EHS Documents

Potential exposures include needle sticks, animal bites, aerosol exposures, and other incidents... read more about Accidental Exposure

This SOP applies to aerosol-generating procedures with biohazardous materials in UMass Amherst... read more about Aerosol Generating Equipment

Many people often turn to air fresheners (such as sprays, candles, incense, diffusers, etc.) to... read more about Air Fresheners and Indoor Air Quality

Every food item must have all of the food allergens labelled.  

Sample table tent card to list food item allergen ingredients.

Guidance information for any request to bring on live animals on campus, including but not... read more about Animals: Request for Live Animals on Campus

Please complete and submit this form to become an authorized owner and user of Class 3b and 4... read more about Application to become an authorized user of Class 3b or 4 lasers

Aqua regia is commonly used to dissolve metals, particularly noble metals such as gold and... read more about Aqua Regia Handling and Disposal Procedures

Hazardous Material Review and Tracking

Questions about asbestos? Contact the EH&S Main Office at: (413) 545-2682, or the Site... read more about Asbestos FAQs

This logbook was developed to standardize record keeping as well as to facilitate audits of... read more about Autoclave Log Book

This document is a copy of a poster describing procedures related to autoclaved waste. The... read more about Autoclave Waste Procedures Poster

Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) are a proven method of reducing morbidity and mortality... read more about Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) on Campus

A bake sale is a fund-raising event at which individually wrapped cookies, fruit pies, brownies... read more about Bake Sales on Campus

This standard operating procedure (SOP) contains guidelines for safe preparation, use, and... read more about Base Baths

... read more about Bedbug Fact Sheet

... read more about BioRAFT

Along with the annual certification requirements, this document describes the proper procedures... read more about Biosafety Cabinet Management Program

The Biosafety Manual was prepared by the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Department... read more about Biosafety Manual

The purpose of this document is to establish the process through which biological waste, rDNA... read more about Biowaste Program

This SOP applies to personnel working in or around biosafety cabinets.

Application for Recreational Camps for Children

This may be a useful form for organizing your responsibilities when holding a Recreational Camp... read more about Camp Operator's Checklist at UMA

It is a policy of the University of Massachusetts... read more about Campus Policy on Environmental Health and Safety

Instructions for maintainers and food handlers for cleaning and disinfecting at Auxiliary... read more about Checklist and Workflow for Cleaning and Disinfecting at Auxiliary Services food establishments

Please use the chemical inventory disposal log form for recording bar code numbers of emptied... read more about Chemical Inventory Disposal Log Form

Chenoweth 219 Window Glazing Compound Completion Report by ATC 2/1/11. 

(Note that ... read more about Chenoweth 219 Window Glazing Compound Completion Report 2/1/11

As described in our laboratory decommissioning policy, EH&S needs to evaluate the historical... read more about Chip Tank Removal Guidelines

Basic information for Auxiliary Enterprises employees for cleaning relative to COVID-19

Cold rooms are an essential component of many biomedical research laboratories, and are used for... read more about Cold Room Maintenance

Please contact UMass Physical Plant Safety at: (413) 545-6043, or EH&S at: 545-2682, with... read more about Confined Space Entry Permit Form

As a part of the Massachusetts Reopening plan self-certification requirements to re-open we are... read more about COVID-19 Compliance Attestation Poster

Cryogens, such as liquid nitrogen and helium, are liquefied gases that are kept in their liquid... read more about Cryogenic Liquids and Dry Ice

Cuts and punctures are the most common type of injury that occurs in the labs, shops, and... read more about Cut and Puncture Prevention

The purpose of these procedures is to eliminate, as much as possible, any potential hazards to... read more about Decommissioning of Laboratory Space Prior To Relocation, Demolition or Renovation

The products listed below have been reviewed and found effective against SARS-CoV-2 by comparing... read more about Disinfectants used at Umass Amherst that are EPA approved for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 Illness)

Disposal of Sharps.

This SOP applies to donning and doffing PPE worn when handling hazardous materials. 

Drop Shipment (delivery) Food refers to food delivered by a licensed food establishment which is... read more about Drop Shipment and Pick-up Food Waiver Student Certification Checklist

Du Bois Elevator, PCB containing caulk, Completion Report by Woodard and Curran 2013 03 29. ... read more about Du Bois Elevator Completion Report 2013 03 29

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency letter dated 4/8/10 re: Du Bois Library PCB Approval.

Du Bois Elevator PCB Communication Remediation Update dated 6/4/10.

Woodard & Curran status update report dated 10/15/10 on the remediation activities re: Du... read more about Du Bois Elevator Project Status Update 10/15/10

This SOP applies to ELISA procedures involving biohazardous materials in UMass Amherst... read more about ELISA Safety

The purpose of this program is to ensure that all safety eyewashes and showers supply clean,... read more about Emergency Eyewash and Drench Shower Program

The UMass Emergency Medical Services is a campus agency of student Emergency Medical Technicians... read more about Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) At Events

Each year we have one or two storms severe enough that the safety of the campus community is in... read more about Emergency Preparedness for Researchers

ENDANGERED SPECIES

The Northern Long-Eared Bat, the Puritan Tiger Beetle, the Dwarf... read more about Endangered Species

Any equipment offered for disposal may contain a variety of materials that if disposed of could... read more about Equipment Disposal - Hazardous Materials Assessment For Disposal

The local couriers have changed their acceptance of Styrofoam coolers being shipped from UMASS... read more about eShip Dry Ice Packaging information -updated 12-2016

This document details essential information required for work with Uranium and Thorium compounds... read more about Essential Information on Uranyl Acetate

Ethidium Bromide (EtBr) wastes are not regulated by the State of Massachusetts or the EPA. They ... read more about Ethidium Bromide Waste Disposal Fact Sheet

Attached is a visual flowchart involving the Permit Applicant, the Permitting Authority, and the... read more about Excavation and Trench Permit Process Flowchart

Labs contain hazardous materials and as such, appropriate eye protection must be worn at all... read more about Eye Protection Program

Environmental Health and Safety deals only with the safety aspects of outdoor activities.... read more about Fire Safety Regulations for Barbeques

The storage of flammable materials in labs can be challenging, particularly when these items... read more about Flammable Storage in Refrigerators and Freezers

Food Allergy Fact Sheet

The purpose of this agreement between EH&S, the food handler/volunteer and any foodservice... read more about Food Handler Volunteer Agreement Form

Instructions for Auxiliary Enterprises Managers and Supervisors for cleaning and disinfecting at... read more about Food Safety and Instructions for Managers for Cleaning and Disinfecting

General information for UMA Auxiliary Enterprises employees relative to food safety and COVID-19... read more about Food Safety Bullet Points for Auxiliary Services Employees relative to COVID-19

Please review the Food Waiver Considerations Chart for the requirements associated with... read more about Food Waiver Considerations Chart

This SOP describes the hazard mitigation controls necessary to work safely with formaldehyde and... read more about Formaldehyde and Paraformaldehyde

August 17, 1999 letter from the Provost to Deans and Department Chairs on laboratory operations... read more about Fume Hood Removal - Provost's Letter

Gloves are important personal protective equipment to prevent contact with hazardous materials... read more about Glove Related Contact Reactions

Appropriate gloves should ideally be worn whenever any hazardous materials are manipulated by... read more about Gloves for Chemical or Biological Hazards

Electrical insulated rubber gloves should be used to protect users from electrical shocks and... read more about Gloves for Electrical Safety

Please see the information under the heading Information for Consultants, Service Contractors,... read more about Guidance for Vendors and Service Providers Entering Labs

Guidelines For Children And Unauthorized Persons In Labs And Other Potentially Hazardous Areas ... read more about Guidelines For Children And Unauthorized Persons In Labs And Other Potentially Hazardous Areas

This SOP applies to hand sanitation procedures after handling biohazardous materials. 

Handwashing signs

This document contains a flowchart on Hazard Assessment, Abatement, Oversight and Clearance... read more about Hazard Assessment, Abatement, Oversight, and Clearance Process - Outside Design Project

The management of Hazardous Chemical Waste (HCW) at the University of Massachusetts consists of... read more about Hazardous Chemical Waste (HCW) Management Guide

In order to provide UMass faculty, staff, students and other appropriate persons with the... read more about Hazardous Energy Control Policy Lock-Out/Tag-Out

Hazardous Building Material Assessment for Demolition, Renovation and Maintenance Projects.... read more about Hazardous Materials - Building Survey Guidance

Hazardous Chemical Waste Management Guide associated... read more about HCW Associated Document: K Listed Hazardous Waste from Specific Sources

Hazardous Chemical Waste Management Guide associated... read more about HCW Associated Document: Peroxide Forming Compounds

Hazardous Chemical Waste Management Guide associated... read more about HCW Associated Document: Procedures for Lab Treatment of Waste Chemicals

Health Care Consultant Agreement

This fact sheet details precautions to take to ensure safety while conducting field research... read more about Heat and Cold Stress

Due to runoff from heavy summer rains and Hurricane Irene in late August, there... read more about Hills Building Remediation

Ergonomics for the Home Office

When working from home, it is essential to set-up your... read more about Home Workstation Ergonomics

Regular office housekeeping can help to improve workplace indoor air quality. Custodians will... read more about Housekeeping to Maintain Good Air Quality

This standard operating procedure covers the engineering controls, personal protective equipment... read more about Hydrofluoric Acid and Lipophillic Fluoride Generating Materials or Processes

This SOP applies to imaging live cells.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the... read more about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Application for vendors invited by the Town of Amherst July 4th event.  Each vendor is... read more about July 4th Vendor Application

All laboratory incidents (exposures, injuries, spills, leaks) must be reported immediately to... read more about Lab Incidents and Lab Incident Report Form

Please use the handout to accompany the online lab safety training.  The training is completed... read more about Lab Safety Handout

Place your lab supply delivery request online in CEMS to request the lab supplies listed below... read more about Lab Supplies

No Job Should Be Considered So Important That It Cannot Be Done Safely. The Laboratory Health... read more about Laboratory Health and Safety Manual/Chemical Hygiene Plan

This SOP outlines the requirements and best practices for use of laser cutters on campus. All... read more about Laser Cutters SOP

Latex is a substance found in a tropical rubber tree that is commonly used in a wide variety of... read more about Latex Fact Sheet

Woodard & Curran Preliminary Results of the Interior Air Monitoring at the UMass Amherst... read more about LGRC Air Monitoring Results, 5-26-09

LGRC EH&E Immediate Response Action Status Report, 11-15-06. 

Preliminary Report of Building-Related PCB Assessment LGRC compiled by Environmental Health and... read more about LGRC EH&E Preliminary Report of Building-Related PCB Assessment, 10/12/06

Environmental Health & Engineering Inc., Project Synopsis dated 5/15/07.

LGRC EH&E Wipe Samples - Low-Rise Library, 9/6/06.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)- PCB Cleanup and Disposal Approval under 40 CFR Sec. 761.... read more about LGRC EPA- PCB Cleanup and Disposal Approval, 3-25-09

Woodard & Curran Status Update – Interior Window Glazing - UMass Amherst – Lederle Graduate... read more about LGRC Interior Window Glazing Report to EPA, 7/10/09

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Response of 6/22/07 to Proposed Cleanup Plan for Low-... read more about LGRC LR and Tower A EPA Response to Proposed Cleanup Plan, 6-22-07

EH&S Lederle PCB Abatement Communication Plan Revised 8-1-07.

This document is written to detail the communication plan for the Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB... read more about LGRC PCB Communication Plan rev 2013 07 15

This Interim Measures Plan has been prepared to document proposed measures to be taken to... read more about LGRC PCB Interim Measures Plan 2012 05 07

This monitoring report has been prepared by Woodard & Curran on behalf of the University of... read more about LGRC PCB Long Term Maintenance and Monitoring Report 2016

This monitoring report has been prepared by Woodard & Curran on behalf of the University of... read more about LGRC PCB Long Term Maintenance and Monitoring Report 2018

On behalf of the University of Massachusetts (UMass), please find attached a copy of the 2020... read more about LGRC PCB Long Term Maintenance and Monitoring Report 2020

This revised Monitoring and Maintenance Implementation Plan (MMIP) has been prepared by Woodard... read more about LGRC PCB Monitoring and Maintenance Implementation Plan - June 2014

Lederle Graduate Research Center:  PCBs in Interior Window Glazing Sealants - Informational... read more about LGRC PCBs in Interior Window Glazing Sealants - Informational Meeting Presentation by W&C 11/18/10

Woodard & Curran Summary Data Report – Window Glazing and Existing Indoor Sample Data -... read more about LGRC Summary Data Report – Window Glazing and Existing Indoor Sample, 5/15/09

LGRC Tower C Exterior Panel Caulking <50ppm PCB  8-21-06 

MONITORING ACTIVITIES – AUGUST 2012

Woodard & Curran performed the following... read more about Long-Term Maintenance and Monitoring Report 2012

On behalf of the University of Massachusetts, this report has been prepared and is being... read more about Long-term Maintenance and Monitoring Report 2015

This report has been prepared and is being submitted to document the results from the 2017 long... read more about Long-term Maintenance and Monitoring Report 2017

On behalf of the University of Massachusetts, this report has been prepared and is being... read more about Long-term Maintenance and Monitoring Report 2019

On behalf of the University of Massachusetts, this report has been prepared and is being... read more about Long-term Maintenance and Monitoring Report 2021

The LSL ventilation retrocommissioning project runs through 2018 starting with LSL1 (the north... read more about LSL Retrocommissioning

This SOP details the basic safe work practices to follow when performing lab-scale operations... read more about Mineral Dusts

MS-222 is also known as Tricaine methanesulphonate (TMS) and is used as an anesthetic and... read more about MS-222 Handling and Disposal

The COVID-19 Daily Self-Checklist is now available on the MyUMass app.  Having this app on your... read more about MyUMass App Instructions for COVID-19 Staff self checklist

UMass Amherst Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Team members are... read more about National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) Online Training Self-Learning Guide

The National Institutes of Health Fume Hood Testing Protocol for Variable Volume Fume Hoods was... read more about National Institutes of Health Fume Hood Testing Protocol for Variable Volume Fume Hoods

Noise in the laboratory can be damaging to hearing of occupants.  This fact sheet discusses... read more about Noise In the Lab

On behalf of the University of Massachusetts/Amherst (UMASS), ATC Associates Inc. (ATC) has... read more about OH Field and Grayson Roof Completion Report 2012 04 24

This Remediation Plan (Plan) has been prepared by Woodard & Curran (W&C) on behalf of... read more about OH Field and Grayson Window Replacement - Remediation Plan 2012 01 06

This SOP details safe work practices to mitigate hazards posed by use of oil baths.  Correct... read more about Oil Baths

This document provides the procedures required for the ordering and receipt of hazardous... read more about Ordering and Receipt of Hazardous Materials including all CEMS Inventoried Substances

OSHA Fact Sheet on Crystalline Silica.

Some hazardous materials can affect your hearing after repeated and prolonged exposure.  These... read more about Ototoxicants

Particulate matter (PM), also called particle pollution, is a... read more about Particulate Matter

Perchloric acid (HClO4) is a strong mineral acid. Under some circumstances it may act as an... read more about Perchloric Acid

This handout provides information on the Peroxide Forming Materials Management Program. These... read more about Peroxide Forming Materials Management Program

On behalf of the University of Massachusetts (UMASS), ATC Associates, Inc. (ATC) is requesting... read more about Physical Plant Window Caulk Remediation Plan March 2012

Plants present unique containment challenges not encountered with microbial pathogens. Please... read more about Plant Research

Due to the hazardous nature of PCBs, it is required that testing of caulking and sealants for... read more about Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Site Assessment Testing Policy

Food safety information for Potuck communal meals.  A Potluck communal meal means that everyone... read more about Potluck Communal Event Meals

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Experiments that can be classified as high risk must receive prior written approval by the P.I... read more about Prior Approval for Work with Particularly Hazardous Materials or Processes

Pyrophoric materials have the characteristic of spontaneously igniting upon contact with air.... read more about Pyrophoric Liquids and Solids

This document includes a letter to Prospective Radiation Users from Environmental Health and... read more about Radiation Permit Request (New Principal Investigator)

New radiation workers must complete the radiation safety training record form linked above. ... read more about Radiation Safety Training Record

Every time you dispose of radioactive materials you must fill out the Radioisotope Inventory... read more about Radioisotope Inventory Form

If you are injured on the job or suffer a work-related illness, your supervisor or department... read more about Reporting Work Related Illnesses and Injuries

Download the Residential Decorations Policy and Permit Form to read the full policy and to... read more about Residential Decorations Policy and Permit Form

Please see this fact sheet for a concise description of air purifying respirator use and care.... read more about Respirator Use Fact Sheet

The primary goal of the Respiratory Protection Program is to protect students, staff, and... read more about Respiratory Protection Program

Check out our safety shorts collection of videos below!  If you have ideas for safety videos... read more about Safety Videos

Go to Non-Standard Discharge Form... read more about Sewer System Use Protocol

This SOP applies to handling sharps (needles, blades, glass items, wires, etc.) with... read more about Sharps Use

Acting on the recommendation of the Faculty Senate, the University of... read more about Smoke Free Policy

This SOP discusses hazard mitigation strategies and requirements for soldering.  Please note... read more about Soldering

UMass Amherst recognizes that individuals have different levels of comfort associated with... read more about Space Heater Policy

Important information regarding stem cell research.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans

For space constraints, analytical reports have been removed from this web document.  Contact... read more about SW Concourse Release Abatement Measure (RAM) Completion Report and Class A-2 Response Actions Outcome 06.2011

ATC Associates Inc., (ATC) has prepared this Final Completion Report for Polychlorinated... read more about SW Crampton and MacKimmie PCB Completion Report 2012-04-27

This polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) remediation plan has been prepared by Woodard & Curran... read more about SW Patterson/MacKimmie Amendment to PCB Remediation Plan March 2017

Woodard & Curran 120-Day Release Abatement Measure Status Report dated October 14, 2010.

For space constraints, analytical reports have been removed from this web document.  Contact... read more about Sylvan Complex - Soil Characterization Report

For space constraints, analytical reports have been removed from this web document.  Contact... read more about Sylvan PCB Remediation Completion Report 2014.02.20

This document presents a project timeline and list of significant project milestones/submittals... read more about Sylvan Residential Complex - PCB Remediation 2013 03 15

This Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Remediation Plan has been developed to present the risk-... read more about Sylvan Soils PCB Remediation Plan 2018 12 06

Proper gloves should be use when handling hot objects or cryogens.

Heat resistant gloves... read more about Thermal Gloves

This document is a Power Point training presentation that discusses cleaning rooms after a Covid... read more about Training for Covid-19 Occupied Area Cleaning (Physical Plant, Residential Life, Auxillary Services, Mullins Center)

As a part of the Massachusetts Reopening plan self-certification requirements to re-open we are... read more about UMass Amherst COVID-19 Control Plan

As a part of the Massachusetts Reopening plan self-certification requirements to re-open we are... read more about UMass Amherst Higher Education COVID-19 Control Plan for Phase 3

To ensure the safety of the campus community, UMass Amherst prohibits the use of hoverboards,... read more about University Ban on Hoverboards

If you do not have access to an autoclave to sterilize your waste, please follow the... read more about Waste Storage and Packaging Guide

Whether you heat with wood, oil, gas or coal, your... read more about What You Should Know About Carbon Monoxide