Chemical and Physical Exposure

Wake Forest University is responsible for ensuring that any work that might disturb asbestos, and work with ACMs, is safely managed. The Office of Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for administering the University’s Asbestos Management, and for monitoring compliance with State and Federal asbestos regulations.

Information on handling, use and storage of compressed gas and cryogenic liquids.

This comprehensive Hazard Communication Procedure has been developed to protect employees from the dangers associated with chemical substances used during the course of their work.

Wake Forest University has implemented a Hearing Conservation Program to ensure that all employees who are exposed to hazardous noise levels are adequately protected to prevent hearing loss.

The Mold Management Plan provides guidance and direction in the recognition and remediation of mold growth within indoor environments and to identify and remediate the causes and conditions that permit mold growth.

Access Chemwatch Safety Data Sheets.

How to Get Your Safety Data Sheet (instructional video)

Silica Policy for minimizing workplace exposure to silica.

Wake Forest University establishes the minimum requirements for the control of benzene, formaldehyde, and lead exposures to University employees, students and dependents living in university housing.

Please contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at wfuehs@wfu.edu for assistance with questions.