Program Description
In order to maintain compliance with a variety of regulatory requirements, EH&S has instituted controls over the acquisition and use of certain types of hazardous materials, and equipment in cooperation with SFSU’s Procurement and Accounts Payable departments.
For example, EH&S must approve the purchase of radioactive materials since they must be reported to the government and recorded on the university’s radioactive materials license by EH&S’ radiation safety officer.
Likewise, EH&S must approve the purchase of other materials such as known human carcinogens, toxic compressed gases, and pyrophoric materials.
EH&S must approve the purchase of certain types of equipment such as fire extinguishers, chemical fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and emergency generators since these items must be added to required inspection programs and facility maps, some of which must be submitted to the government.
Forms to apply for approval to purchase restricted items can be found on the EH&S website under the heading, “Restricted Chemicals And Equipment Purchasing”
CY 2023 Update
There were no changes to the program in CY 2023. It remains active.