Environmental Health & Safety promotes safe work practices, safety awareness, and employee education through a combination of training, periodic inspections, and technical assistance. This is achieved through compliance with all federal, state and local safety laws and regulations, as well as utilizing industry best practices.
Practices
Lab Safety
- Chemical Hygiene Plan
- OSHA Laboratory Standard
- Hazardous Communications Program
Biology - Biology Safety Manual
Chemistry - Identifying and Evaluating Hazards
- The Chemical and Engineering News Safety Blog
Environmental Safety
- Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC)
Occupational Safety
- Exposure Control Plan
- Hazardous Communications Program
- Indoor Air Quality
- Mold Awareness, Prevention, and Guidelines for Reporting
- Heat Safety in the Workplace
Fire Safety
- View more information about Fire Safety
Training Program
- Ergonomics
A PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about maximizing ergonomics in a workplace. - Bloodborne Pathogens
A PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about how to provide safe working conditions that protect employees from unnecessary health hazards. - Hazardous Communications
A PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about why the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard was created; the 5 elements of the HazCom Standard; how to use a Safety Data Sheet; and how to report Chemical Concerns. - Mold Identification & Prevention
A PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, intended for the general campus about how to identify, prevent, and deal with mold. - Occupational Noise Exposure
A PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about dangerous noise and hearing protection. - Outdoor Hazards
A PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about dangers of and safety in outdoor workplaces. - PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
A PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about protecting employees from workplace hazards. - Safe Lifting
A PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about safe lifting. - Stairways and Ladders Safety Training
A PowerPoint presentation, in PDF, about safety guidelines and requirements for stairways and ladders.
Emergency Preparedness
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