Ownership and liability for all chemicals on campus, whether they are used in university research or administrative operations, belongs to the university, not the principal investigator, researcher, or any individual department.
In order to ensure that all applicable regulations are followed and that liability is minimized, Indiana University has developed a written Hazardous Materials Transportation Program that includes standard operating procedures as well as training and recordkeeping requirements for individuals involved in certain defined aspects of moving hazardous materials throughout campus.