The Chemical Safety Committee (CSC) is one of the University of South Carolina's Special Advisory Committee appointed by the university leadership. This committee plays an important role in identifying chemical and process risks in research and teaching laboratories and recommending strategies to mitigate the risks identified.
Mission Statement
The Committee will provide leadership, coordination, and advocacy to develop and evaluate programs, initiatives, policies, services and strategies to improve the chemical and process safety and chemical security at the University of South Carolina.
Activities
- Meet at least twice a year to discuss current and emerging chemical and process risks in laboratories, identify mitigating strategies and provide written recommendations to the appropriate department, college or university leadership
- Evaluate high risk experiments and laboratory activities involving hazardous chemicals, equipment and processes, recommend controls that will make the experiment or activity safer, and seek services of field expert as needed
- Review existing safety policies and procedures and recommend ones to improve safety and security of high risk chemicals and processes
- Assist EH&S with disseminating safety information to respective Department, Colleges and student bodies
Reporting
The committee shall provide an annual risk assessment to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee via the Research Safety and Compliance Oversight Committee. This risk assessment will identify the various risks associated with chemical related research and associated activities, and will list the major controls in place or being implemented to mitigate these risks.
Membership Requirement
The committee shall consist of the laboratory safety officer and faculty members appointed by the President or Provost who are qualified by training or expertise in the safe use of hazardous and regulated chemicals.
| Member | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| John Lavigne, Chair | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Laura Kissel | School of Visual Design |
| Steve Morgan | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Chuanbing Tang | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Mike Matthews | Chemical Engineering |
| Sang Hee Won | Mechanical Engineering |
| Campbell McInnes | Pharmacy |
| Jamie Lead | Arnold School of Public Health |
| Sakiru Abiodun | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Graduate Student TBD | College of Engineering |
| Tom Syfert | Environmental Health and Safety |
| Jocelyn Locke | Environmental Health and Safety |
| Michelle Parham | Environmental Health and Safety (Support, non-voting) |