Chemical Safety Sub-Committee: terms of reference
Information regarding the Chemical Safety Sub-Committee's responsibilities.
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Purpose
The Work Health and Safety Committee (WHSC) has established the Chemical Safety Sub-Committee (CSSC) to make recommendations regarding chemical safety. The CSSC will advise the WHSC when aÌýtopic is or could be considered a significant hazard.ÌýÌý
Organisation and meetings
- MakeÌýrecommendations to the WHSC for final consultation and decisions via submission of a paper and addition to the WHSC agenda.
- TakeÌýand respond to any particular or general direction given by the WHSC.
- AgreeÌýannually with the WHSCÌýthe scope of the topic covered by the CSSCÌýincluding the requirement to establish or continue any work groups.
- Review the terms of reference annuallyÌýand documentÌýthe discussion and action required.Ìý
- Provide quarterly and annual reports to the WHSC.
- SetÌýthe number of meetings per year.
- SetÌýthe number of members and number required for a quorum.
- Set,Ìýif required, any additional training or competence requirements for members including the Chair.
- SetÌýkey performance measures.
Duties and responsibilities
- Advise on all matters relating to chemical safety at any site owned, rentedÌýor controlled by UCL.
- Advise on all matters relating to work with hazardous chemicals including the storage by any person employed by UCL, including students.
- To propose, develop, monitorÌýand report on the implementation and effectiveness of UCL’s policy with respect to work activities with hazardous chemicals.
- To cover the following topics:
- Chemical Safety Guidance.
- Best practice at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË.
- Stock/cataloguing systems.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Waste management (including spills procedure).
Last updated: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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