Safety

The Staff at the Campus Mass Spectrometer Facility (CMSF) are committed to the safety and well-being of CMSF researchers and staff. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for all users by implementing policies and procedures that protect people, the facility and its resources.

 

 

 

 

 

UC Davis has developed the Chemical Hygiene Plan to manage and mitigate chemical hazards.  The manual is intended to be the cornerstone of your safety program and is designed to aid faculty, staff, and students in maintaining a safe environment to teach and conduct research.  

 

Compressed gas cylinders present significant physical and health hazards due to high pressure gases contained within the cylinders. They must be treated with caution, because a leak in an enclosed space can displace oxygen and create an asphyxiation hazard.