Program: Toxic Gas

Lead: Phil Maynard
Phone: (510) 643-7699
E-mail: pmaynard@berkeley.edu

Team: Health & Safety
Associate Director: Brandon DeFrancisci

Description

UC Berkeley has a Toxic Gas Program that specifies minimum requirements for safe storage, use, and handling of toxic gas on campus. The Office of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) coordinates this program by performing evaluations of toxic gas usage and offering technical advice on the requirements of the program.

Prior to purchase of any toxic gas one or more of the following requirements may apply as a condition of use:

Ventilated gas cabinets or enclosures for toxic gas cylinders
Air flow monitors or alarms on ventilated enclosures or gas cabinets
Toxic gas alarms
Gas distribution equipment that uses compatible materials and design
Critical flow orifices that limit the flow of gas
Documented safety procedures and training of lab personnel
Release scenario modeling
Storage requirements

If you are planning to use a gas and are unsure whether it is controlled by the Toxic Gas Program check the fact sheet below and contact EH&S at 642-3073.

Resources

Fact Sheet on Campus Toxic Gas Program includes a table of common toxic gases.

UC Berkeley Toxic Gas Program describes the purchase approval process, responsibilities, transportation, use, storage, and disposal of toxic gases at UC Berkeley facilities.