Resources

Review important safety information, applicable to all University of Rochester locations.

Learn how to prevent work-related, noise-induced hearing loss in compliance with OSHA’s Noise Exposure Standard (29 CFR 1910.95).

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.

This policy establishes a system of controls within the University of Rochester that allow work involving possible sources of ignition to be carried out safely in accordance with NYS Fire Code Chapter 35, OSHA laws, and good practices. This policy requires all employees and contractors to obtain a hot work permit before performing work which includes, but is not limited to, welding, brazing, soldering, torch cutting, chipping, grinding and any other task that generates sparks or heat.

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.

This procedure evaluates the loss of a life safety feature to help maintain a safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff during the course of construction or renovation or when a life safety code deficiency is identified and cannot be immediately corrected. (LS.01.02.01 EP1)

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.