Chemical Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

Chemical Hygiene
Hazard Communication
Laboratory Inspections
Spill Control
Chemical Management and Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Safety Training
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

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John E. Benedik Jr.
Chemical Safety Officer
766-2649
jbenedik@uwyo.edu

Education:

M.S. Chemistry, University of Wyoming, 1979
B.S. Chemistry and Zoology, Eastern Illinois University, 1976

Professional Affiliations:

American Chemical Society
Campus Safety Health and Environmental Management Association
Albany County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) since 2000

Certifications:

OSHA 40 hour Hazardous Materials Worker, CFR 1910.120
American Red Cross Instructor / Instructor Trainer / HSSIS Trainer
24 hour Radiation Worker II

Work Experience:

Chemist since 1976 (2 years with DOE, 20 years in industry)
18 years as safety manager (chemical, industrial hygiene, environmental, general safety and Workers’ Compensation)
First Aid / CPR Trainer since 1990
UW Chemical Safety Specialist since 2000