To avoid injury, faculty and staff routinely coming into contact with hazardous materials or chemicals must be aware of the substance's hazardous properties. Some agents used on campus are explosive, corrosive, flammable, or toxic. Other products are relatively safe to use and store, but may become dangerous when they interact with other substances. Before using a specific chemical, safe handling methods and health hazards must always be reviewed. Supervisors should ensure that a chemical's Material Safety Data Sheets are readily available. The link on the right will enable supervisors to easily store and locate the appropriate MSDS for each chemical. The site can be customized to show locations of hazardous materials on campus as needed. For more information, call the Risk Management office at 202.885.2706.