Environmental Health & Safety

Face coverings are highly recommended for those up to date on vaccinations and required for those not up to date on vaccinations
in indoor spaces on campus and in university owned or operated venues.  

Staff/Faculty may request a face covering from EH&S. Students may request a face covering from The Well.

What is Research Safety?

Research safety is comprised of several specialty programs that support the teaching and research enterprise at UCR. The specialty programs include Biosafety, Lab Safety, Radiation and Laser Safety, Chemical Safety, and Field and Drone Safety. Each program provides targeted health and safety services to support UCR's teaching and research laboratories. EH&S provides resources, training and specialized laboratory safety consultation on potential hazards, as well as guidance to laboratories so they can meet their regulatory compliance requirements. Specific program services may include: 

  • Provide safety consultation and review of hazardous materials in research processes.
  • Review safety procedures when working with hazardous materials.
  • Provide specialized training on proper handling and use of hazardous materials.
  • Provide training and consultation on Risk and Safety Solutions such as LHAT, Inspect, Chemicals, WASTe, etc.
  • Consultation on laboratory set up, moves and decommissioning.
  • Incident or accident investigation and follow-up.
  • Coordination with outside agencies regarding regulatory inspections.

For more information, contact Research Safety or call (951) 827-5528.
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Biosafety

 
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Prevents against infectious agents and biohazardous materials.
Chemical
Safety
 
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Safely handle, use, store and inventory chemicals and hazardous materials.
Radiation &
Laser Safety
 
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Safe use of radiation and lasers on Campus

Laboratory Evaluations
 
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Safety Specialists are on site to assist you in identifying and correcting potential health and safety hazards. 
Personal Protective Equipment
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The LHAT Tool  to determine PPE.  Fitting and Distribution located at EH&S.
Field Safety   

 

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Guidance for Field Research
PI's & Lab Supervisors
Programs & Policies
12 Months of Research Safety
Spotlight On Safety
Laboratory or Equipment Move
Chemical Hygiene Plan
Chemical Inventory
Hazardous Waste Pick Up
Laboratory Specific Training
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Training Library
Travel & Field Safety