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Bloodborne Pathogens
  Bloodborne Pathogens training information
  How do I get myself (or my new employee) on a BBP class roster?
  How do I get the Hepatitis B vaccination from EHSS?
  How should I dispose of needles or other sharps?
  I need to arrange refresher BBP training for a large group. Must I send them to a standing class?
  Is the Hepatitis B vaccination safe?
  Mosquito Control and Zika
  What should I do if I am exposed to human blood, tissue, fluids or OPIM while working at VT?
  When is training offered?
  Who must receive Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) training?
  Who should be vaccinated for Hepatitis B?
Boiler and Pressure Vessels
  Are autoclaves boiler and pressure vessels?
  How do I get an inspection for boiler/pressure vessels for leased properties?
  How does my boiler/pressure vessel certificate get posted?
  What do I do with the Certificate of Inspection for my boiler/pressure vessel?
  What should I do if my boiler/pressure vessel certificate has expired?
  Who inspects boilers and pressure vessels at VT?
Chain Saw Safety
  Do I have to use a green label safety chain on my chain saw?
  What about safety requirements for employee-owned equipment and tools?
  What if my chain saw does not have the required safety features?
Chemical Safety
  3D Printing
  Are there additional resources or information for pesticide use?
  Can average (household type) refrigerators and freezers be used for flammable chemical storage?
  Can chemicals of different hazard classes be stored in the same cabinet?
  Common Problems Accessing Online Safety Evaluations
  Controlled Substances, Listed Chemicals, Ethanol
  Equipment Decontamination for Service/Moving
  How are empty bottles and/or broken glass containers disposed of?
  How can I safely ship hazardous materials?
  How do I get a copy of the Chemical Hygiene Plan?
  How do I get a fume hood certified?
  How do I get an SDS (formerly known as MSDS)?
  How do I get approval for purchasing a refrigerator or freezer?
  How do I get chemicals moved to different locations?
  How do I get my chemical waste picked up?
  How do I handle laboratory waste?
  How do I manage my chemical, biological, plant or animal wastes?
  How should flammable chemicals be handled?
  How should I dispose of needles or other sharps?
  Is it a problem to store equipment or materials in hallways?
  Laboratory Safety Standard
  Laboratory Safety Training Information
  Management of Controlled Substances
  Management of Controlled Substances 2
  May I pour chemicals down the drain?
  New Hazardous Waste Hazard Label Requirement - 2018
  Notification Record
  Online Chemical Waste Request
  Preparing for Media Coverage
  Selecting PPE for Laboratories
  Tips for Managing Waste
  TSCA Import Certifications: What are they and how do I complete the form?
  What are Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
  What if I only handle chemicals in unopened, sealed containers?
  What is in a spill clean-up kit and how do I get one?
  What is the Chemical Registration System?
  What is the food and drink policy for research labs?
  What should I do with my unwanted chemicals?
  What types of substances require hazard monitoring?
  When does my chemical waste get picked up?
  When should a vented cap be used on waste containers?
  Where can I find information to determine if a chemical/product is hazardous?
  Where should I keep the Chemical Hygiene Plan?
  Who must have a Chemical Hygiene Plan?
Chemical Waste
  Controlled Substances, Listed Chemicals, Ethanol
  How are empty bottles and/or broken glass containers disposed of?
  How do I handle laboratory waste?
  How should fluorescent tubes and light ballasts be disposed?
  How should I dispose of needles or other sharps?
  New Hazardous Waste Hazard Label Requirement - 2018
  What do I do with waste from nanotechnology research?
  When should a vented cap be used on waste containers?
Compressed Gas Cylinders
  Compressed Gas Cylinder Awareness Training Information
  Where can I find information to determine if a chemical/product is hazardous?
Confined Spaces
  Are attics considered to be confined spaces?
  Are outside personnel allowed to enter the steam tunnels?
  Are silos considered to be confined spaces?
  Are the steam tunnels considered to be a confined space?
  Can "dust" cause an explosion in a confined space?
  Confined Space Awareness Training Information
  Confined Space Entrant/Attendant/Supervisor training information
  Do I have to perform air monitoring?
  How do I conduct air monitoring in a confined space?
  How do we address confined spaces at Virginia Tech?
  What are some common toxic gases attributing to deaths in a confined space?
  What are some effects of carbon monoxide exposure?
  What are some effects of hydrogen sulfde exposure?
  What are some effects of oxygen deficient atmospheres?
  What is "silo gas"?
  What is a confined space?
  What is a permit-required confined space?
  What is IDLH?
  What types of respirators can be used in a confined space?
  What's the difference between "asphyxiation" and "suffocation"?
  When is an attendant required for a confined space entry?
  Where can I get additional information?
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