The Hazardous & Radioactive Materials Field Use form must be submitted by the Columbia Principal Investigator or Research Scientist at least 90 days prior to a cruise or field work involving the use of any radioactive materials or hazardous chemicals.
In addition, if you will be generating any hazardous waste (chemical or radioactive) off campus, the LDEO Safety office needs to be notified well in advance of your departure so that we can coordinate with you and Columbia's EHS office to arrange for proper waste disposal. Hazardous waste cannot be shipped back to LDEO.
Note: Disposal cost for hazardous waste generated in the field may be the responsibility of the PI and would need to be included in your budget