The LSR should have a sufficient grasp of lab operations to be able to carry out the responsibilities. The LSR will (as applicable) be expected to:

• Serve as the primary safety and compliance contact for Dept., Division and EH&S (all communication will be sent to both the PI and LSR);
• Ensure the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is available and work is performed in accordance with the plan's specifications;
• Ensure the availability of written Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for hazardous procedures and particularly hazardous materials;
• Ensure the availability and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Track training and documentation for Lab personnel. EH&S will send notices of available training to the LSRs and assist them in the training necessary for themselves and their lab mates;
• Ensure all engineering controls are working properly prior to use and reporting problems to the PI, Department, Physical Plant as appropriate;
• Coordinate lab self inspections, then document and track corrections and report issues that require assistance to the PI, Dept., the Div. or EH&S;
• Ensure those leaving the lab have disposed of their chemicals and gone through the check-out procedures (this will be the PI's responsibility and the LSR should assist the PI with the particulars, not be an enforcer);
• Track and coordinate hazardous waste collection, labeling, storage and disposal. The LSR may not be the lab's primary or only person responsible for labeling and disposing of waste, but support to the primary waste handler(s). Both the LSR and any other designated waste handlers need to complete the EH&S Hazardous Waste Training;
• Other duties may be necessary to mitigate safety and compliance issues at the discretion of the PI and/or by agreement with the Department, Division or Campus EH&S.