Safe handling of chemicals is crucial to the protection of our staff and students in the course of their research works and classes. Use of hazardous chemicals can pose a wide range of health and safety hazards to people exposed to them if they are not properly managed.
HSO is responsible for ensuring:
- a safe environment is provided
- safe equipment and method are used
- suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is used
- an up-to-date chemical inventory is maintained
- chemical waste is properly handled
- essential chemical hazard information is provided
- proper training is provided to staff and students
Related Policies / Guidelines
Related Forms
For other file format of H&S Forms, please refer to H&S Forms webpage under Staff & Student Corner
- HS-DGMT Form 01 - Consent Letter-Appointment of Chemical Purchasing Delegate-to be submitted by HoD/PI
- HS-DGMT Form 02 - Chemical Ordering Form
- HS-DGMT Form 03 - Chemical Check-out Form
- HS-DGMT Form 04 - Dangerous Goods Stores Check-in Check-out Record
- HS-DGMT Form 05-CW - Chemical Waste Collection Request
Other Documents
- List of Licensed DG
- Manual of Central Chemical Purchasing Procedures (HSE-DGMT Manual 01)
- Manual of the Use of on-campus Central Dangerous Goods Stores, Chemical Waste Stores and Radioactive Waste Store Procedures (HSE-DGMT Manual 02)
- User Manual for Chemical Management System (Phase 1)
- Training Material for Briefing Session of Chemical Management System (Phase 1)
- Training Video for Chemical Management System – Tender Solvents Order (English)
- Training Video for Chemical Management System – Tender Solvents Order (Cantonese)
- Training Material for Chemical Management System – Tender Solvents Order
Useful Information
Internal Links
External Links
Chemical Hazards
- Code of Practice on Control of Air Impurities (Chemical Substances) in the Workplace
- Air Impurities in the Workplace
- Prevention of Occupational Dermatitis - Guidelines for Employers and Employees
- Guidance Notes on Safe Use of Chemical Disinfectants
- Guidance Notes on Safe Use of Flammable Liquids
- Chemical Safety in the Workplace
- Hazards During Chemicals in Use and Safety Guidelines
Dangerous Goods General
(This publication lists the exempt quantity of the dangerous goods listed in the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulation)
Contacts
Assistant Director of Health and Safety
Ms YU Hoi-yan Karen
- 3400 8382
- karenhy.yu@polyu.edu.hk
Contacts
Assistant Director of Health and Safety
Mr YAN Ka-fai Alfred
- 3400 8390
- alfred.yan@polyu.edu.hk
Contacts
Chemical Handling Depot (U203)
- 3400 8416
- chemical.safety@polyu.edu.hk
