University Compliance
Environmental Safety & Health
GVSU Laboratory Safety Program
University Compliance Network Contact:
Jim Seufert, Laboratory Safety Specialist, Chemical Hygiene Officer, Radiation Safety Officer, x18628
Representative Compliance Areas:
Chemical safety, radiation protection, controlled substances, lab safety, hazardous waste, OSHA/MIOSHA regulations, personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogens, respiratory protection, lab safety training.
Helpful Resources:
Under the direction of Jim Seufert, the Laboratory Safety Program supports the effort to provide a safe laboratory environment to Grand Valley's employees, students and visitors. The comprehensive Laboratory Safety website presents materials on the following topics:
- Safety Hazards in the Lab
- Material Safety Data Sheets & Labels
- Lab Safety Training
- Art, Design & Theater Safety
- Controlled Substances and Regulated Chemicals
- Fire Safety
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Forms
- GVSU Lab Safety/Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Hazard Assessment
- Hazardous Waste
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Respiratory Protection Program
- Safety Contacts
Procedures and protocols specific to radiation safety are available on the Radiation Safety site:
- Standard Safety Procedures
- Emergency Procedures - Serious Incidents
- Emergency Procedures - Minor Incidents
- Research Protocol
- Training
- Personal Protection - Personal Monitoring
- Personal Protection - Shielding and PPE
- Personal Protection - Surveys
- Radioactive Waste
- Radiation Emitting Devices
- Forms
School of Engineering Lab Safety
GVSU Contacts:
Ron Grew, Lab Supervisor for Kennedy Hall of Engineering, 16766
Bob Bero, Lab Supervisor for Keller Engineering Building, x17269
Representative Compliance Areas:
Lab safety, chemical safety, hazardous waste, OSHA/MIOSHA regulations, personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogens, respiratory protection, lab safety training.
Helpful Resources:
Lab Safety pages within the School of Engineering website provide the following information:
- Safety Policy and Procedures
- Laboratory Safety & Chemical Hygiene
- GVSU Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Database
- GVSU Laboratory Safety Information
- ECE Laboratory Safety
- Electronics Laboratory Equipment Procedures
- Mechanical and PDM Laboratory Safety Procedures
- Policy & Procedure on School of Engineering Equipment
- Policy & Procedure on Supervision of Students Working in Labs
Art and Design Health and Safety
Specialized safety information for Art and Design facilities is available on the Art and Design Health and Safety website.
GVSU Contacts:
Art and Design Office, x13486
3-D Technician Office, x13615
Representative Compliance Areas:
Chemical safety, lab safety, hazardous waste, OSHA/MIOSHA regulations, personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogens, respiratory protection, lab safety training.
Helpful Resources:
Along with a link to the Laboratory Safety Program references, the Health and Safety website includes a document with safety information applicable to Art and Design classroom spaces and materials.
Safety Management
University Compliance Network Contact:
David Cox, Safety Manager, x13083
Representative Compliance Areas:
Safety training, environmental protection and planning, fire safety, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene (indoor air quality, mold, asbestos), OSHA/MIOSHA regulations.
Helpful Resources:
Environmental Safety & Health is "a dedicated team providing technical skills and resources to create a safe and healthy environment for our students, staff, and all others who visit our campus." As a department within Facilities Services, safety management staff provide specialized training for those both operating and using facilities. Resources posted on the Environmental Safety & Health site include:
Online safety training for Facilities Services employees is available on the Facilities Services website.
Procurement Services
GVSU Contact:
Kim Patrick, Director of Procurement Services, x12280
Helpful Resources:
Refer to the Procurement Services website for additional information related to environmental safety and health:
Page last modified February 4, 2013
