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Chemical and Laboratory Safety

To access Safety Data Sheets (SDS), please use the ChemWatch database:
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Chemical Inventory

What chemical inventory program does the U of R use?

The University of Regina uses Vertére, a web-based chemical inventory program, to track chemicals. Information on how to use the program can be found in the Vertére General Overview (PDF). Access to Vertére is provided to faculty, staff, and other authorized users by Health & Safety (Human Resources). To obtain a username and password, please contact Health and Safety.

Note: All hazardous materials must be ordered, received, and shipped through UR Stores.

How do I add chemicals to the inventory?

If you require chemicals to be added to your inventory, please fill out the Chemical Inventory Form (Excel Doc) and e-mail the completed form to Health and Safety.
The Vertére website should also be bookmarked on all computers accessed by users of chemicals.

What materials must be included in the Vertére chemical inventory?

With a few exceptions, all supplied hazardous laboratory chemicals must be on the chemical inventory. This includes all supplier bottles of hazardous solids and liquids, as well as gas cylinders/lecture bottles.

What materials do Not need to be included in the Vertére chemical inventory?

Solutions, dilutions, and decants that are generated in the laboratory
Formulations/compounds generated in the laboratory
Samples
Non-hazardous buffers, broths, agars, media
Consumer kits (enzyme preparations, tissue culture, assays, PCR kits, analysis kits)
Consumer products (cleaners, detergents, bleach, items available for retail purchase)
Radioactive materials (inventoried in the Radiation Safety Program)
Biohazardous materials (inventoried in the Biosafety Program)
Non-hazardous substances (glucose, sand, water)
Chemical waste

Acquisition, Importation, Shipping/Transportation

Acquisition

There are specific procedures that apply to the acquisition of hazardous materials and equipment.

Chemical
All chemicals must be ordered and received through UR Stores. Please contact UR Stores for more information.

Biological
All biological materials must be received through UR Stores. Please see the Biosafety page for biological material specific information. Please contact the Biosafety Officer for more information.

Radiation
All radioactive materials must be ordered/transferred and received through UR Stores, with the Radiation Safety Officer's approval. Please contact the Radiation Safety Officer for more information.

Importation

Supply Management Services is responsible for managing customs compliance on goods crossing the border. The importation of goods (dangerous and non-hazardous) into and outside Canada may require permits, certified infrastructure, and licenses.

Shipping/Transportation of Dangerous Goods

There are specific procedures that apply to the shipping of hazardous materials and equipment. Do not physically offer/ship hazardous materials. Due to the complexity of shipping these items legally, please ensure you begin the process at least a week in advance of your expected shipping date. This ensures that trained personnel have adequate time to evaluate classifications, prepare paperwork, shipping materials/labels, and secure a suitable courier for your shipment.

Lab Safety Guides & Posters

The posters below can be used as quick reference guides for various lab safety topics. If you would like a printed copy of any of these posters, please contact Health and Safety.