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Environmental and Chemical Safety

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

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.

Trainings Offered:

Laboratory and Chemical Safety

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

Occupational Health and Safety

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

Environmental Management

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

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Emergency Planning and Response
Flood Response and Environmental Emergencies

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