Department of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry

Safety @ UVA Chemistry

The Chemistry Safety Board (CSB), led by graduate students and supported by faculty and staff, is committed to improving the culture of safety in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia.

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In Case of Emergency/Reporting Requirements

In the event of a chemical exposure or injury, the injured person must seek medical attention in one of the following places (depending on the severity of the exposure and your physical location):

IF YOU ARE:

Faculty, staff, students paid through University Payroll:

  • UVA Academic: UVA-WorkMed 1910 Arlington Blvd (434) 243-0075
  • UVA Medical Center: UVA Employee Health 1222 Jefferson Park Ave (434) 924-2013

All other Students:

  • UVA Academic: Student Health 400 Brandon Ave
    • (434) 924-5363
    • (434)297-4261 (after hours)
  • UVA Medical Center: Student Health 400 Brandon Ave
    • (434) 924-5363
    • (434)297-4261 (after hours)
  • UVA Student and Employee Health Wise Clinic (276) 376-3475 (276) 376-3475

Visiting scientists and scholars, interns, volunteers:

  • UVA Academic: UVA-WorkMed 1910 Arlington Blvd (434) 243-0075
  • UVA Medical Center: UVA Employee Health 1222 Jefferson Park Ave (434) 924-2013

If after hours or high degree of injury:

  • UVA or closest Emergency Room, or Urgent Care facility
  • UVA Health System Emergency Room (434) 924-2231 Lee Street, Charlottesville
  • Martha Jefferson Emergency Room (434) 654-7150 500 Martha Jefferson Drive, Charlottesville
  • 911 (if injured person cannot move or be moved)

Reporting of Incidents, Injuries, Chemical Exposures and Near Misses

To achieve a safe workplace both within our laboratories and office space takes everyone’s involvement. The motto, ‘If you see something, say something’, is important to help identify and resolve potential safety situations before they get worse. When in doubt, it is better to stop, re- assess, and ask someone.

All chemical exposures, injuries, and incidents (no matter how small) and near misses with the potential to cause harm or damage, should be promptly reported to the faculty or supervisor in charge of the lab / area, followed up with notification via email or phone call to the Safety Committee or the Department Chair, which are listed below.

In case of potential or actual chemical exposure, EHS must also be notified.

Safety Manual and Forms for Lab Start-up, Accidents, and Emergencies