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HAZMAT Safety Information

Mission

Our mission is to uphold university policy that states “New Mexico Tech is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all its employees. The Institute complies with all applicable requirements issued by the state of New Mexico and the federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA); and implements a site‐specific safety and health program for each of its facilities. Management and all employees share the responsibility for the success of the safety and health program. It is the policy of New Mexico Tech to exercise precautions necessary to protect employees from accidents.” (NMT Employee Handbook 2018, pg. 58)

For safety trainings and additional safety information go to Safety on Canvas. If you need access or assistance please contact Benjamin Thomas at hazmat@nmt.edu or 575-517-0646. 

 

Laboratory Safety

NMT Laboratory Safety Manual

Risk Assessment

Electrical Safety Appendix D

Building a Safety Culture at NMT

Laboratory Safety Review Checklist 

Laboratory Self Evaluation Checklist

Laboratory Safety Review Scheduling Form

List of Particularly Hazardous Substances

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Hazardous Waste Pick Up Instructions

Chemical Waste Pick Up Request Form (Form Fillable PDF)

Universal Waste Pick Up Request Form (Form Fillable PDF)

Radioactive Waste Pick up Request Form (Form Fillable PDF)

Fire Safety and Door Signage

Information on NFPA 704 Hazard Identification System 

Printable NFPA Diamond For Lab Door Exteriors

Satellite Accumulation Area Regulations 

Printable Satellite Accumulation Area Signage for Accumulation Sites

Hazard Assessment Signage (HAS) for Laboratory Door Exteriors