Safety Committees
Over the years, SFSU has developed the following safety-related campus committees that meet on a scheduled or ad-hoc basis. In addition to the committees listed below, SFSU EHS participates in various systemwide standing committees and other local ad-hoc project-based committees.
Campus Safety Committee
Learn more about the Campus Safety Committee
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee
Learn more about the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
Human Subjects Research Committee
Learn more about the Human Subjects Research Committee (IRB)
Institutional Biosafety Committee
Purpose:
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is responsible for addressing matters related to biosafety in labs.
In addition to dealing with emerging biosafety issues, the committee also serves as a sounding board for EHS policies regarding biosafety. Note: The current biosafety committee does not serve as an Institutional Biosafety Committee a described by the N.I.H. guidelines
Meeting Schedule:
The BSC meets as needed to review chemical safety policies and issues as they arise.
Membership:
Membership of the committee is composed of the Biosafety Officer (BSO), the EH&S Director, Chairperson of the Biology Department (or their designee) and available Biology personnel involved in, or knowledgeable about, the issues at hand.
Leadership:
The Biosafety Committee is chaired by the Chairperson of the Biology Department (or their designee). The BSO prepares the agendas, schedules the meetings, and arranges for meeting minutes.
Laser Safety Committee
Purpose
The Laser Safety Committee (LSC) is responsible for addressing matters related to laser safety and other non-ionizing radiation issues. The committee also discusses Laser Use Authorizations (LUAs) that are approved by the Laser Safety Officer (LSO). LUAs provide assurance that the use of lasers requested, their operation, and the experience of the personnel involved are appropriate to ensure adherence to the rules and regulations governing laser safety.
Meeting Schedule
The LSC meets as needed to review the Laser Safety Program and to consider matters needing its attention.
Membership:
Membership of the committee is composed of the Laser Safety Officer (LSO), the EH&S Director, and relevant holders of current Laser Use Authorizations, or their designated alternates.
Leadership:
The Laser Safety Committee is chaired by a faculty laser user. The LSO prepares the agendas, schedules the meetings, and arranges for meeting minutes.
Chemical Safety Committee
Purpose:
The Chemical Safety Committee (CSC) is responsible for addressing matters related to chemical safety.
In addition to dealing with emerging chemical safety issues, the committee also serves as a sounding board for EH&S policies regarding chemical safety.
Meeting Schedule:
The CSC meets as needed to review chemical safety policies and issues as they arise.
Membership:
Membership of the committee is composed of the Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO), the EH&S Director, The Chairperson of the Chemistry Department (or their designee) and available chemistry personnel involved in, or knowledgeable about, the issues at hand.
Leadership:
The Chemical Safety Committee is chaired by the Chairperson of the Chemistry Department (or their designee). The Chemical Hygiene Officer prepares the agendas, schedules the meetings, and arranges for meeting minutes.
Facilities Services Safety Committee
Purpose:
The Facilities Services Safety Committee is responsible for addressing matters related to the safety of Facilities Services employees.
Meeting Schedule:
The Facilities Services Safety Committee meets as needed to review safety policies and issues as they arise.
Membership
Membership of the committee is composed of union members of Facilities Services.
Leadership
The Facilities Services Safety Committee is chaired by a member of Facilities Services management who prepares the agendas, schedules the meetings, and arranges for meeting minutes. A representative from the EH&S department also attends in an advisory role.
Theater and Dance Safety Committee
(meets as needed)
Radiation Safety Committee
(No longer active)
Purpose:
The Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) is responsible for addressing matters related to radiation protection, issues of concern, and any significant changes to the Radioactive Materials (RAM) License and Radiation Producing Machine Program.
This committee has been disbanded because a change to our RAM license no longer requires it to manage the program.
Meeting Schedule
The RSC meets as needed to review the Radiation Safety Program and to consider matters needing its attention.
Membership:
Membership of the committee is composed of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), the EH&S Director, and a faculty member with experience using ionizing radiation sources.
Leadership:
The Radiation Safety Committee is chaired by a faculty member and assisted by the RSO who prepares the agendas, schedules the meetings, and arranges for meeting minutes.