Chemical Safety Committee (CSC)

The CSC manages and enforces the chemical safety program, establishes policies and procedures, oversees the establishment of Chemical Hygiene Plans (CHP), addresses chemical safety problems, formulates solutions and reviews and approves protocols involving hazardous chemicals.

Charge:

To consider policies and procedures pertaining to the safe handling, transport and use of chemicals and to recommend the adoption of new or revised policies for the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Vanderbilt University Campus (VUC) administration through Vanderbilt Environmental Health & Safety (VEHS). To monitor and interpret regulations and/or guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institutes of Occupational Safety Health (NIOSH) and others pertaining to hazardous chemicals and to provide technical assistance to Vanderbilt Environmental Health & Safety (VEHS) on these matters. To review proposed or enacted legislation concerning chemical safety impacting the VUMC and VUC community and to inform Departments, Schools and Colleges of legislation including potential implications and business impact. Assist VUMC and VUC Colleges, Schools and Departments with their internal chemical safety committees and/or programs, in conjunction with Vanderbilt Environmental Health & Safety (VEHS).

Members:

Faculty
Fred Guengerich, (Chair)	Biochemistry
Tony Hmelo	Physics
Prasad Polavarapu	Chemistry
George Sweeney	Arts and Sciences
Michael Aschner	Pediatrics
Adam List	Chemistry
Scott Guelcher	Chemical Engineering
Bridget Rogers	Chemical Engineering
Administrative
Michelle Armstrong	Laboratory Manager
Maralie Exton	VUH Medical Technology
Andrea George	Director, SEMO
Robert Hayes	Executive Officer/Chemistry
Charles Nicholas	Procurement and Disbursement Services
Donna DePasquale	VUMC Research Administration
Ruth Nagareda	General Counsel - Compliance Office
Jim Slater	Administrative Officer
Lori Rolando	Occupational Health Clinic
Kevin Warren	VEHS Assistant Director
Bob Wheaton	VEHS Executive Director