Research & Lab Safety

The Animal Use Medical Screening Program evaluates and addresses the potential health risks of working with research animals.

Laboratories, shops and maker spaces where hazardous materials are used or stored are required to post an up-to-date sign at the entrance. The sign is intended to alert emergency responders and visitors of potential hazards and precautions for entry.

Compressed gases and cryogenic gases present both physical and health hazards.

The Diving Safety Program provides training and oversight to faculty, staff and students who use self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) as a tool to conduct underwater research.

Emergency washing equipment is for rinsing chemicals or other harmful agents from the eyes or skin to prevent or limit damage to the body after an exposure.

Inspections of fume hoods are performed by EH&S safety professionals to help assure they are performing as intended to control exposure.

The Laboratory Safety Initiative is leading the development and implementation of services, approaches, best practices, and tools for improving laboratory safety.

Laboratory safety surveys are routinely performed by EH&S safety professionals for all research and teaching laboratories.

A pressure vessel is a closed container designed to hold gases or liquids at a pressure substantially higher or lower than the ambient pressure.

The Occupational Health Program strives to ensure the health and safety of University employees, students and support staff. Program staff provide information and support to persons working in the research environment.