Lab and Research Safety
Chemical Safety
It's important we work together to use, store and dispose of chemicals. EHS will provide the resources Apple employees need to understand the hazards with the chemical they use and understand the controls required to work safely. Explore the information and links on this page to discover your opportunities and better understand how to improve chemical safety at Apple.
Chemical Information
The first step in chemical safety is to understand the hazards and characteristics of the chemicals we use. The basic source of information for any chemical is the Safety Data Sheet that is produced by the chemical manufacturer. EHS is working to provide more reference information and sources to understand the environmental, health and safety impacts with chemical choices and use. Check in whenever you need chemical information as new references are planed for upcoming quarters.
Chemical Review and Approval
The key to Lab Users and EHS partnering on chemical safety is the chemical request and review process. By getting proper review, we can make the best choices for chemicals and implementation of precautions. Chemical review helps EHS monitor the types and amounts of chemicals in labs, and that is key to complying with codes and regulations. That compliance is the essence of doing the right thing with chemical choices.
Your actions matter
Understand Chemical Hazards
Start by reviewing the Safety Data sheet for your chemical. Apple’s SDS app has a library of thousands of chemicals available to you. The link will also provide instructions on how to obtain SDSs for new chemicals that are not in the system.
Learn MoreRequest Chemical Review
Request a review of a chemical so you understand all the hazards and the controls needed for a chemical you wish to use.
Learn MoreControl Chemical Risks
Review information about how chemical exposures and risks are controlled. The categories for control are:
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls and Training
Personal Protective Equipment
Learn MoreReport Chemical Issues
Find out what to do in the event of a release of a liquid, gas or even solid hazardous materials. Learn about chemical spill prevention, preparedness, reporting, response and recovery processes.
Learn MoreShip Chemicals
Apple will do our part in ensuring transport of chemicals by road, air, sea or rail is done with minimal risk of release. Understand how chemicals are safely transported within a building, how to move chemicals by vehicle and what can and cannot be shipped overseas.
Learn MoreDispose Hazardous Waste
Need a waste can? EHS can arrange for your waste to be properly characterized, get you disposal containers, and arrange for safe and compliant removal.
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