Laboratory Safety at Memorial
Memorial University is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all persons associated with the university. The cooperation of all parties involved is required to ensure that the University conducts teaching and research safely. The Department of Health & Safety has an administrative responsibility for assisting laboratory personnel in developing safe work practices and for compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations.
Hazardous Waste Disposal Pick-Up
Memorial University's Hazardous Waste Diposal Contractor will be on campus for waste pickup the first Wednesday of every month. The deadline for the submission of Hazardous Waste Disposal forms is the last Wednesday of every month.
NOTE: There are different forms for Faculty of Science (FOS) and non-FOS users (below). All Forms must be submitted electronically.
Emergency waste disposal pickup is available upon request. Should you need to avail of emergency hazardous waste disposal, please contact Lab Safety at labsafety@mun.ca between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
For emergency waste disposal pickup after-hours please contact CEP at 709-864-4100.
Program Forms
WHMIS
WHMIS Compliant Labelling Guideline
Program
Laboratory Safety Manual