Following the rapid innovation, creation and distribution of a vaccine for COVID-19, there is no question that the work done in labs is important. Each day, scientists and researchers are making ...

It is the responsibility of the RIT EH&S Department to help ensure faculty, staff, students, and visitors have a safe and healthy working and learning environment in all RIT owned and operated ...

Think back to a time when you tried to go to work or class tired, stressed out, or upset. You likely had difficulty focusing which lead to more mistakes, poor collaboration, and results that were not ...

The doors to laboratories utilizing hazardous equipment, toxic or flammable chemicals—and the doors to hazardous materials storage rooms—must be posted with an emergency response sign listing the ...

Hand and power tools are common in the research and teaching laboratories across the University. Laboratory personnel utilize these tools to perform tasks that otherwise would be difficult or ...

The purpose of the Hazard Clearance and Declaration Form (a.k.a. Clean Sheet) is to make Physical Facilities (PF) personnel aware of the potential hazards that may exist in areas where they are ...

Ensuring student safety in undergraduate teaching laboratories is a critical component of the responsibilities of the Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S). It is very difficult for ...

A 15-year-old student and teacher sustained burns when a fire erupted during a chemistry experiment at Brookline High School’s summer program on July 3. The incident highlights the need for laboratory ...

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is partnering with the Campus Safety, Health and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) to recognize Lab Safety Awareness Week, taking place Feb. 9–13.

The Laser Safety Officer (LSO) conducts hazard assessments for all Class 3B and Class 4 lasers to ensure safety controls are in place, based on factors like laser specifications, usage, environment, ...