Hazardous Materials Officer

The University's Hazardous Materials Officer advises and supports the responsible departmental heads in the handling of hazardous materials: the identification of hazards, the search for less hazardous substitutes and the implementation of protective measures.

The Hazardous Materials Officer guides the staff in charge of the individual facilities and conducts regular training sessions. He also works closely with the university's safety engineer. This mainly involves dealing with questions of safety in the handling of hazardous substances. The Hazardous Material Officer is also the central contact person for questions regarding the disposal of hazardous materials.