|
 Dr.
George R. Hermann, first Ashbel Smith Professor of Medicine and
recipient of the first Honorary Jeweled Key Award of the American
College of Cardiology and first Distinguished Service Award of
the Texas Medical Association in 1964.
|
|
Q |
I
am shipping blood samples to another laboratory and some
human pathogens to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Can anyone in my lab ship these for me? |
A |
No. The law
requires that persons who prepare biological materials for
shipment be properly trained and certified. You need to
contact Health and Safety Services/Biological and Chemical
Safety programs at (409) 772-1781 for assistance in preparing
these materials for shipment or for information about receiving
the certification training. |
Q |
Can
I pour waste chemicals down the sink drain if I feel that
they are non-hazardous? If I cannot, how do I properly dispose
of these chemicals? |
A |
In general,
chemical waste may not be poured down the drain. Health
and Safety Services provides free pick-up and disposal services
for chemical and radioactive waste generated on the main
campus. Call (409) 747-0515 to access this service. If the
waste is generated at one of UTMB’s off campus locations,
call the same number for further instructions. |
|
| Environmental
hazards. It is our policy to comply with all environmental
laws and regulations pertaining to our operations. We operate
each of our facilities with the necessary permits, approvals,
and controls. We act to preserve our natural resources to the
extent reasonably possible. We strive to employ the proper procedures
with respect to handling and disposal of hazardous and biohazardous
waste, including but not limited to medical waste. We make reasonable
efforts to minimize waste generated as a result of university
activities. Appropriate receptacles must be used for the disposal
of sharps, glass, and biohazardous waste. The UTMB Environmental
Policy Statement is available in the UTMB IHOP policy 8.1.1 via
the Internet at http://www.utmb.edu/policy/ihop/
UTMB is not subject to federal Occupational Health and Safety
Administration (OSHA) guidelines; however, we are required to
follow state laws and regulations, specifically the Texas Hazardous
Communication Act. |
