Resources

Policy documentation that includes: assisting supervisors in identification of work activities, locations and work tasks that put employees at risk for heat illness; maintaining and making available heat stress training (EHS Temperature Extremes Cold & Heat – available in MyPath); at the request of supervisors, assisting in identifying employees at risk of heat illness, as well as control strategies, work practices and personal protective equipment to mitigate risk.

Information on how to get an ergonomics assessment from Environmental Health and Safety and links to related resources.

While performing animal research, it is important to maintain safe chemical handling and dispensing techniques and best practices to minimize any potential exposure to research and vivarium staff.

The University recognizes the impact that indoor air quality may have in the workplace. In an effort to provide the University Community with acceptable indoor air quality, Environmental Health and Safety has developed an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Program to establish procedures for evaluating IAQ and provide information to the University Community.

Introduction to the role of IBC. Description of research requiring IBC approval and description of process for getting approval. Links to laboratory and research registration forms. IBC meeting schedule.

Quick links to CampusOptics and IBC meeting schedules. The list of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) specialists/inspectors by assigned department. The role of the laboratory principal investigator (PI) with links to helpful resources for lab registration, inspections and safety training.

Identify biohazard agents and emergency contacts to avoid contamination and ensure authorized access to materials.

Post this sign at the entrance to the laboratory when infectious materials in Risk Group 2 are present.

Identify biohazard agents and emergency contacts to avoid contamination and ensure authorized access to materials.

Post this sign at the entrance to the laboratory when infectious materials in Risk Group 2+ are present.