Safety

In the event of an emergency, fire, chemical spill, or flood, DIAL 911

Non-emergency phone numbers

• Virginia Tech Police Non-emergency line: 540-231-6411
• Poison: 1-800-222-1222 (Blue Ridge Poison Center)
• Non-Emergency Medical Care
• Virginia Tech Environmental Health and Safety: 540-231-7611, 540-231-3600
• Department of Chemistry Main Office: 540-231-5391
• Tom Wertalik, Chemistry Facilities Manager: 540-231-6111 (office) 540-808-3732 (cell)
• Jim Tanko: 540-231-6687 (office), 540-953-1845 (home)

Procedure for Building System Failure

1. In the event a building systems fails and needs immediate attention and the Main Office is closed, call the Virginia Tech Police Dispatcher at 540-231-6411. 
2. Tell the dispatcher the nature and location of the problem. 
3. After you have called the campus police dispatcher, call Tom Wertalik at 540-808-3732 or email him at wertalik@vt.edu

Resources

Safety Procedures

• Department of Chemistry Safety Statement
• Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan
• Pregnancy and Childbirth Accommodations

Emergency Action Plans

• Davidson Hall
• Hahn Hall North
• Hahn Hall South

Safety Policies

• Evacuation Policy
• Gloves Policy
• Laboratory Window Obstruction Policy
• Safety Goggle Policy
• Transportation of Chemicals Policy (Affidavit)