# American University of Beirut

**Source**: https://www.aub.edu.lb/facilities/ehsrm/Pages/chemical.aspx
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## Environmental and Chemical Safety

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​The Environmental and Chemical Safety Division supports the American University of Beirut in maintaining a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible campus. The division identifies, assesses, and manages environmental, chemical, and occupational risks associated with research, healthcare, academic, and operational activities across AUB and AUBMC. Through safety inspections, risk assessments, environmental monitoring, chemical management programs, and technical guidance, the division helps ensure that university operations are conducted safely and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, institutional policies, and recognized international standards\

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​**Services Offered****:**\

- Chemical management and hazardous chemical inventory oversight.
- Chemical waste and hazardous waste management.
- Environmental protection and pollution prevention (air, water, and waste).
- Industrial hygiene and occupational exposure assessment.
- Occupational health and safety inspections and risk assessments.
- Laboratory safety and chemical safety compliance.
- Construction and renovation safety review related to environmental and chemical hazards.
- Asbestos and hazardous building material management.
- Environmental compliance monitoring and reporting.
- Sustainability-related environmental performance monitoring (waste, emissions, resource use).
- General campus safety inspections and hazard reporting.
- Emergency preparedness and response related to environmental and chemical incidents.\
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**Trainings Offered:**\

Laboratory and Chemical Safety

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- Introduction to Laboratory Safety
- Chemical Safety and Security
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Chemical Risk Assessment
- Chemical Safety Inspections
- Chemical and Hazardous Waste Management\
- Laboratory Waste Neutralization Best Practices
- Cytotoxic Drug Handling Precautions​\

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Occupational Health and Safety\

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- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Ergonomics and Safe Work Practices
- Occupational Risk Assessment
- Occupational Hygiene and Exposure Assessment
- Noise and Hearing Conservation
- Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention
- Hand and Power Tools Safety ​

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Environmental Management​

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- Solid Waste Management
- Healthcare Waste Management
- Indoor Air Quality and Air Monitoring​

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Emergency Preparedness and Response​

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- Emergency Planning and Response
- Flood Response and Environmental Emergencies​\

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