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In response to UCR’s campus closure, the EH&S office is closed. Critical functions related to emergency response coordination, hazardous waste collection and delivery of research materials under the purview of EH&S including radiation packages and controlled substances are operational, however may experience delay.
If you have safety emergency such as a hazardous material spill, injury or illness, contact UCPD at (951) 827-5222 or 911 on a cellular device.
You can still report an incident, injury, or safety concern using the online reporting tool. For general inquiries, please email us at ehs@ucr.edu and our remote staff will respond to your concerns by the next business day.
Announcements from EH&S
EH&S News
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Respiratory Protection Program
Learn more about the Respiratory Protection Program at UCR, including processes for the Mandatory Use Program, the Voluntary Use Program, as well as guidance during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Coronavirus information
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Power Outage in laboratories
Learn what to do in before, during, and after a power failure in a laboratory by visiting our Power Outages webpage.
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Air Quality Updates (Live) & Wildfire Smoke Protection
With the Santa Ana Winds blowing, there is the increased possibility of wildfires in Southern California, click here for the current Air Quality in Riverside.
For more information, review our Wildfire Smoke webpage and training.
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Pierce Hall Renovation Project Updates
Pierce Hall is being renovated to improve the quality of instructional and research environmental, address space deficiencies and help position the campus to achieve its strategic goals.
Health & Safety Project Updates & Announcements
Sign up for Project Construction Updates
Project Manager: Gerald Caraig | (951) 827-2432
PDC Contacts: Melissa Garrety | (951) 827-7376
Anticipated Construction Start: January 2019
Anticipated Construction Completion: 2021 -
Batchelor Project Updates
Batchelor Project Updates
Health & Safety Project Updates
Project Manager: Rowan Reid (951) 827-5825
Start Date: Late 2019
End Date: Late 2021
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FREE Mercury Thermometer Exchange Program
Help UCR become Mercury Free! Exchange your mercury thermometer for FREE through EH&S.
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Be Smart About Safety (BSAS)
The Be Smart About Safety (BSAS) program is designed to increase awareness of employee safety and reduce the number of employee injuries. Since the implementation of the BSAS program, UCR has been investing BSAS dollars into loss prevention and loss control activities across campus.
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Inside UCR: Measles Reminder
April 2019 | Inside UCR
Measles Health Reminder from the Office of Student Health
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Annual Campus Asbestos Notification
January 2019 | Environmental Health & Safety
Annual Campus Asbestos Notification
Spotlight on Safety
March 2020 | Fall Protection
Though they might seem harmless, slips, trips and falls are some of the most common hazards we face in the workplace and they can have serious consequences. Always following safety procedures is crucial to avoiding injury, but so is speaking up to keep your coworkers safe.
Key hazards may include:
> Distracted walking (texting, emailing)
> Walking up or down stairs with arms full of coffee, cell phone, work tools or bags
> Messy works space (scattered papers, items on the floor, blocked exits
When you see a risk with a simple fix, don’t hesitate to fix it safely. This applies whether you are at work, back home or out in your community. Sometimes that fix means cleaning up a mess you didn’t create or having a quick, awkward conversation, but the end result is worth it. Embrace this concept and you can help us all keep each other safe.
If you or a co-worker experiences a slip, trip or fall at work, please report it using EFR: ehs.ucop.edu/efr
Learn about other Safety Program on Campus to help keep you safe and avoid falls from heights: