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Committee on chemicals, gases, radiation and biological agents

The committee on chemicals, gases, radiation and biological agents is a subcommittee of the Working Environment Committee at UiA.

Contact:

Thor Mo

Committee lead

Email: thor.mo@uia.no
Phone: +47 38 14 20 07

Composition and meetings

The committee is led by Thor Mo and consists of seven additional members representing the faculties and units that handle chemicals, gases, radiation and biological agents.

The committee follows its own meeting schedule and meets additionally as needed. The committee leader regularly updates the Working Environment Committee (AMU) on the committee's activities.

Mandate and tasks

Develop and maintain guidelines, procedures and work instructions for

The procurement, handling and disposal of chemicals and gas
Radiation (ionising radiation from naturally occurring radioactive materials and compounds)
The procurement, handling and disposal of biological agents
Work in laboratories, workshops and other areas involving chemical, biological, radiation factors and gases

Assist

Assist the Working Environment Committee (AMU), local chemical groups and the organisation with advice and support in handling chemicals, gases, biological agents and radiation
Assist in developing joint guidelines for exposure registration
Assist in developing courses and training
Assist in developing joint tools (forms, etc.) for activities covered by the committee's areas of expertise

The committee will also

Stay updated on current regulations and propose relevant adaptations at UiA when regulatory changes occur
Initiate competency-enhancing workshops and training courses for employees in the organisation