Hazardous Materials Inventories
Hazardous Materials Inventories
The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) and the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) requires that we keep the local CSFD informed of the hazardous materials we have present on campus and the quantities of those items. In addition, we are requried to train employees in the hazards of the chemicals present in the workplace. As a result, all units shall develop inventories to assure that proper training for all chemicals is provided.
Individuals who use, store or handle chemicals are responsible for maintaining a current inventory. This inventory shall be in a electronic format which is either accessible by or submittable to EHS in a timely manner. The preferred inventory management tool is Quartzy.
A sample form as an Excel spreadsheet is available. EHS can also help with setting up a Quartzyaccount as part of the UCCS Quartzy account. The Department/Unit may submit the inventory in an existing inventory format, as long as this minimum information is included and EHS can open the file. The inventory must be submitted electronically.
Questions or problems should be referred to the EHS (255-3212)
Maintaining a current inventory can reduce the number of unknowns and the tendency to stockpile chemicals. It also provides an opportunity to check the integrity of the chemicals and containers (i.e. picric acid that has become dry) and assures that a unit has not exceeded the quantity limitations for certain classes of chemicals