CHAS Academic Laboratory Safety Culture

1. Who provides primary leadership for the safety program in your department?
	answered question		388
	skipped question		31
		Response Percent	Response Count
The Department Chair		35.3%	137
Individual Faculty		21.6%	84
The Chemical Hygiene Officer		43.3%	168
The Chemical Safety Committee		22.2%	86
viewOther (please specify)			32

2. What level of detail is your Chemical Hygiene Plan written at?
	answered question		397
	skipped question		22
		Response Percent	Response Count
Department wide		79.1%	314
Laboratory specific		18.9%	75
Specific to general classes of chemical hazards		16.6%	66
Specific to each procedure		4.0%	16

3. The Chemical Hygiene Plan for my department is readily accessible and routinely used by people who work in or support laboratory activities.
	answered question		406
	skipped question		13
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		20.0%	81
Agree		39.4%	160
Neutral		22.2%	90
Disagree		12.3%	50
Strongly disagree		6.2%	25

4. The Chemical Hygiene Plan is reviewed annually and revised as necessary.
	answered question		404
	skipped question		15
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly Agree		18.8%	76
Agree		30.4%	123
Neutral		24.3%	98
Disagree		18.1%	73
Strongly disagree		8.4%	34

5. Who provides day to day oversight of safety conditions in your department's labs? (check all that apply)
	answered question		406
	skipped question		13
		Response Percent	Response Count
The Department Chair		19.7%	80
Individual Faculty		74.6%	303
The Chemical Hygiene Officer		40.9%	166
The Chemical Safety Committee		15.8%	64

6. When accidents occur in the laboratory, they are reported and a systematic review occurs.
	answered question		401
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		44.6%	179
Usually		43.6%	175
Seldom		9.2%	37
Not at all		2.5%	10

7. How frequently do laboratory safety inspections to determine compliance with the chemical hygiene plan occur?
	answered question		390
	skipped question		29
		Response Percent	Response Count
Weekly		4.9%	19
Monthly		13.6%	53
Each semester		36.2%	141
Annually		45.4%	177

8. The institution's academic administration supports the development and enforcement of the safety rules for laboratories.
	answered question		405
	skipped question		14
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		31.9%	129
Agree		44.0%	178
Neutral		15.3%	62
Disagree		7.2%	29
Strongly disagree		1.7%	7

9. Provide details on the issues raised above or additional comments on your institution's safety oversight program here:
	answered question	125
	skipped question	294
		Response Count
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10. New faculty members receive safety training (either general or specific to their new location) prior to being allowed to begin work in the laboratories.
	answered question		404
	skipped question		15
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		47.0%	190
Usually		23.3%	94
Seldom		16.6%	67
Not at all		13.1%	53

11. We provide and mandate laboratory safety training program at least once a year for continuing faculty members.
	answered question		406
	skipped question		13
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		40.4%	164
No		59.6%	242

12. Are adjunct faculty involved in class laboratories given the same level of oversight as full time faculty?
	answered question		398
	skipped question		21
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		56.0%	223
Usually		31.4%	125
Seldom		7.3%	29
Not at all		5.3%	21

13. Safety programs include planning and accommodations for faculty with disabilities.
	answered question		399
	skipped question		20
		Response Percent	Response Count
Agree strongly		14.3%	57
Agree		25.6%	102
Neutral		40.6%	162
Disagree		13.8%	55
Disagree strongly		5.8%	23

14. Faculty members work alone in the laboratory when conducting experimental operations.
	answered question		404
	skipped question		15
		Response Percent	Response Count
Often		20.0%	81
Occasionally		50.5%	204
Rarely		24.8%	100
Not at all		4.7%	19

15. Observance of good safety practices is part of the annual and tenure evaluations of faculty members.
	answered question		401
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		8.2%	33
Usually		16.0%	64
Seldom		35.9%	144
Not at all		39.9%	160

16. Overall, I would say that my faculty members follow best practices with respect to safety concerns in the laboratory.
	answered question		406
	skipped question		13
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		15.0%	61
Agree		64.0%	260
Neutral		18.5%	75
Disagree		2.2%	9
Strongly disagree		0.2%	1

17. Provide details on the issues raised above or additional comments on the safety culture of your faculty here:
	answered question	85
	skipped question	334
		Response Count
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18. New professional staff employees receive safety training (either general or specific to their new location) prior to being allowed to begin work in the laboratories.
	answered question		384
	skipped question		35
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		57.8%	222
Usually		25.3%	97
Seldom		9.9%	38
Not at all		7.0%	27

19. Continuing professional staff employees receive safety refresher training at least once a year.
	answered question		381
	skipped question		38
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		38.6%	147
Usually		19.2%	73
Seldom		21.3%	81
Not at all		21.0%	80

20. Are part time or temporary professional staff provided the same training as permanent full time staff?
	answered question		375
	skipped question		44
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		54.1%	203
Usually		30.4%	114
Seldom		7.2%	27
Not at all		8.3%	31

21. Safety programs include planning and accommodations for employees with disabilities
	answered question		371
	skipped question		48
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		23.5%	87
Usually		28.3%	105
Seldom		27.2%	101
Not at all		21.0%	78

22. Professional staff work alone in the laboratory when conducting experimental operations.
	answered question		382
	skipped question		37
		Response Percent	Response Count
Often		16.5%	63
Occasionally		42.7%	163
Rarely		24.1%	92
Not at all		16.8%	64

23. When specialized experiments are undertaken that entail special risks, additional safety training is provided to professional staff.
	answered question		369
	skipped question		50
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		39.6%	146
Usually		36.9%	136
Seldom		14.4%	53
Not at all		9.2%	34

24. Observance of good safety practices is part of the annual evaluations of professional staff.
	answered question		374
	skipped question		45
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		22.2%	83
Usually		26.5%	99
Seldom		24.6%	92
Not at all		26.7%	100

25. Professional staff are penalized if they fail to follow the safety rules after being trained and reminded of the best safety practice involved.
	answered question		366
	skipped question		53
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		15.8%	58
Usually		26.2%	96
Seldom		33.6%	123
Not at all		24.3%	89

26. Provide details on the issues raised above or additional comments on your professional staff's safety program here:
	answered question	89
	skipped question	330
		Response Count
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27. Students are given safety instruction in the beginning of each semester in each laboratory.
	answered question		398
	skipped question		21
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		81.4%	324
Usually		16.1%	64
Seldom		1.5%	6
Not at all		1.0%	4

28. Students are given specific safety instructions, including a review of potential hazards associated with the chemicals being used, before specific laboratories are conducted.
	answered question		399
	skipped question		20
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		76.4%	305
Usually		21.6%	86
Seldom		1.5%	6
Not at all		0.5%	2

29. All undergraduates are provided safety instruction before they begin a laboratory research project with a faculty member.
	answered question		397
	skipped question		22
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		57.7%	229
Agree		31.2%	124
Neutral		9.6%	38
Disagree		1.5%	6
Strongly disagree		0.0%	0

30. All graduate students are provided safety instruction prior to being allowed to work in the laboratory.
	answered question		260
	skipped question		159
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		69.2%	180
Usually		18.8%	49
Seldom		1.2%	3
Not at all		10.8%	28

31. Safety programs include planning and accommodations for students with disabilities
	answered question		383
	skipped question		36
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		28.2%	108
Agree		33.2%	127
Neutral		25.3%	97
Disagree		8.4%	32
Strongly disagree		5.0%	19

32. When specialized experiments are undertaken that entail special risks, additional safety training is provided to students.
	answered question		393
	skipped question		26
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		65.9%	259
Usually		30.3%	119
Seldom		3.6%	14
Not at all		0.3%	1

33. Undergraduates conduct experimental work when no one is in the vicinity of their workarea.
	answered question		393
	skipped question		26
		Response Percent	Response Count
Often		2.3%	9
Occasionally		17.8%	70
Rarely		38.2%	150
Not at all		41.7%	164

34. Graduate students are allowed to conduct experimental work when no one is in the vicinity of their workarea.
	answered question		255
	skipped question		164
		Response Percent	Response Count
Often		13.7%	35
Occasionally		38.4%	98
Rarely		22.0%	56
Not at all		25.9%	66

35. Students routinely use appropriate personal protective equipment when taking class laboratories.
	answered question		394
	skipped question		25
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		69.5%	274
Agree		27.4%	108
Neutral		2.0%	8
Disagree		1.0%	4
Strongly disagree		0.0%	0

36. Teaching assistant are trained in how to provide effective oversight of safety practices in a class laboratory.
	answered question		351
	skipped question		68
		Response Percent	Response Count
Agree strongly		53.8%	189
Agree		37.0%	130
Neutral		7.4%	26
Disagree		0.9%	3
Disagree strongly		0.9%	3

37. Students are penalized if they fail to follow the safety rules after being trained and reminded of the best safety practice involved.
	answered question		394
	skipped question		25
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		35.0%	138
Usually		47.2%	186
Seldom		15.7%	62
Not at all		2.0%	8

38. Provide details on the issues raised above or additional comments on your student safety program here:
	answered question	106
	skipped question	313
		Response Count
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39. How many full time equivalent (FTE) staff support your department's chemical safety program?
	answered question	363
	skipped question	56
		Response Count
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40. All laboratories have adequate emergency equipment such as safety showers, fire extinguishers and eyewashes.
	answered question		398
	skipped question		21
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		78.9%	314
Agree		17.6%	70
Neutral		1.5%	6
Disagree		1.5%	6
Strongly disagree		0.5%	2

41. Laboratory emergency equipment is maintained according to OSHA, ANSI or manufacturer's recommendations.
	answered question		397
	skipped question		22
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		66.8%	265
Agree		24.7%	98
Neutral		5.3%	21
Disagree		2.0%	8
Strongly disagree		1.3%	5

42. We receive adequate funding to purchase necessary personal protective equipment such as gloves and appropriate eyewear for all faculty members and employees.
	answered question		398
	skipped question		21
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		51.8%	206
Agree		25.1%	100
Neutral		12.6%	50
Disagree		5.3%	21
Strongly disagree		5.3%	21

43. Number of hours of safety training provided to faculty members each year
	answered question		393
	skipped question		26
		Response Percent	Response Count
0		23.4%	92
1-5		72.3%	284
5-10		4.3%	17
>10		0.0%	0

44. Number of hours of safety training provided to undergraduate students each year
	answered question		398
	skipped question		21
		Response Percent	Response Count
0		0.0%	0
1-5		86.4%	344
5-10		10.8%	43
>10		2.8%	11

45. Number of hours of safety training provided to graduate students each year
	answered question		256
	skipped question		163
		Response Percent	Response Count
0		18.0%	46
1-5		69.9%	179
5-10		10.2%	26
>10		2.0%	5

46. Annual budget for safety tranining efforts
	answered question		395
	skipped question		24
		Response Percent	Response Count
None		22.5%	89
<$100		9.4%	37
$100-$1000		10.6%	42
$1000-$10,000		4.1%	16
>$10,000		0.8%	3
Supplied centrally, or no specific budget		52.7%	208

47. We'd appreciate any comments you have on the questions we've asked or questions we didn't ask but should have.
	answered question	78
	skipped question	341
		Response Count
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48. Number of undergraduates campuswide
	answered question		396
	skipped question		23
		Response Percent	Response Count
<1000		9.6%	38
1000-5000		44.4%	176
5000-10,000		17.9%	71
10,000-20,000		18.4%	73
>20,000		9.6%	38

49. Number of graduate students campuswide
	answered question		365
	skipped question		54
		Response Percent	Response Count
<50		34.5%	126
50 - 200		14.5%	53
200 - 1000		21.6%	79
>1000		29.3%	107

50. What is the total enrollment (by all majors) in undergraduate chemistry classes each year?
	answered question		397
	skipped question		22
		Response Percent	Response Count
<100		7.8%	31
100 - 500		40.8%	162
500 - 1000		20.7%	82
1000 - 5000		25.2%	100
>5000		5.5%	22

51. How many faculty members are full time chemistry faculty?
	answered question		393
	skipped question		26
		Response Percent	Response Count
5 or fewer		24.9%	98
5 - 10		32.1%	126
10 - 20		30.0%	118
>20		13.0%	51

52. How many undergraduate chemistry, biochemistry or chemistry related majors are in your department?
	answered question		394
	skipped question		25
		Response Percent	Response Count
<5		7.4%	29
5 - 20		21.1%	83
20 - 50		27.7%	109
>50		43.9%	173

53. How many graduate students are there in your department?
	answered question		391
	skipped question		28
		Response Percent	Response Count
0		56.8%	222
1-10		8.4%	33
10-25		7.4%	29
25-50		10.0%	39
>50		17.4%	68

54. Is your school primarily publically or privately funded?
	answered question		393
	skipped question		26
		Response Percent	Response Count
Private		51.9%	204
Public		48.1%	189

55. Is your chemistry program approved by the American Chemical Society?
	answered question		395
	skipped question		24
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		78.0%	308
No		22.0%	87

56. Which of these best describes the role of the person who responded to this survey?
	answered question		365
	skipped question		54
		Response Percent	Response Count
Department Chair		81.4%	297
Chair of Department Safety Committee		3.6%	13
Member of Department Safety Committee		3.8%	14
Department Chemical Hygiene Officer		8.8%	32
Institutional Chemical Hygiene Officer		2.5%	9
viewOther (please specify)			45