EHS Documents

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) provides a broad range of services to the campus... read more about 2016 EHS Annual Report

This SOP details basic safe work practices to follow when working with 3D printers.   To date,... read more about 3D Printers

This SOP discusses the chemical and physical hazards of gel electrophoresis and how to mitigate... read more about Acrylamide and Agarose Gels and Stains

Air conditioning (AC) units typically consist of a compressor, fan, evaporator coils, and... read more about Air Conditioning and Air Quality

Ozone-generating air... read more about Air Purifiers Fact Sheet

All foods shall have allegens labeled on orginal packaging or table tent cards for each food... read more about Allergen Table Tent Card

Allergic reactions occur in people with sensitivities from exposure to allergens such as food,... read more about Allergy Management on Campus

The University of Massachusetts, Amherst has a strong commitment to food safety and requires... read more about Annual Caterer/Vendor Application

Arthropods present unique containment challenges not encountered with microbial pathogens.... read more about Arthropod Research

During the 1970’s, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Health and... read more about Asbestos Awareness Brochure

This manual documents the structure and function of the asbestos-containing material (ACM)... read more about Asbestos Containing Material Environmental Management System Manual

This SOP applies to setting up, using and maintaining an aspiration flask and in-line filter for... read more about Aspiration Vacuum Flask Set up

Find out:

Please obtain your checklist and fill it out when you sign in for tabling at Campus Center Room... read more about Bake Sale Tabling Checklist

A barbeque is an open air social event with a very limited menu. Food items may include:... read more about Barbeques on Campus

Batteries can discharge hazardous gases or present fire or explosion risks if these are... read more about Batteries

Biohazardous Waste must be packaged appropriately for disposal. This sign provides information... read more about Biohazardous Waste Packaging Guide

You will need to set up your lab profile in BioRAFT, and you will need... read more about BioRAFT FAQs

Biosafety Cabinets (BSC)

Learn:

How do they work?

How do I work in one?... read more about Biosafety Cabinets (BSC)

Make a plan:

Identify job classifications

Train employees

Be aware of human... read more about Bloodborne Pathogens

Camp Application in fillable PDF

Document with important weblinks for camp operators (Heads Up training link included) and... read more about Camp Operator and Parent Info - weblinks

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) publishes this annual report to... read more about Campus Fire Safety Right To Know Report 2010

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), publishes this annual report to... read more about Campus Fire Safety Right To Know Report 2012

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), publishes this annual report to... read more about Campus Fire Safety Right To Know Report 2014

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), publishes this annual report to... read more about Campus Fire Safety Right To Know Report 2016

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), publishes this annual report to... read more about Campus Fire Safety Right To Know Report 2018

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

This document outlines the procedures to be used for the safe handling of compressed gases.... read more about Compressed Gases

In accordance with the University Policy on Environmental Health and Safety, this program shall... read more about Confined Space Standard Operating Guidelines

COVID-19... read more about COVID-19 Information for Labs

This training provides information on the procedures, requirements, and guiding principles that... read more about COVID-19 Training for Labs

ATC Associates' Release Abatement Measure Plan dated July 12, 2011.

This SOP applies to individuals who handle, manipulate, transfer, store or dispose of... read more about Disinfection

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

Please refer to the ethanol purchasing workflow document to ensure you receive correct pricing... read more about Ethanol Purchasing Workflow

The Excavation and Trench Permit document includes:

Effective February 17, 2009, all excavators must obtain a permit prior to the creation of a... read more about Excavation and Trench Safety Permit Policy

Register with ... read more about Fire Safety for People with Disabilities

Early microbiologists had to rely on open flames to ensure sterility while engaging in certain... read more about Flaming Inoculating Loops

Information on Food Allergies.  If you or your group is serving food, you are responsible for... read more about Food Allergens

Instructions for each type of food option for food events on campus.  This list provides the... read more about Food Event Descriptions and Instructions - Read First!

Workflow diagram for food handlers and maintainers at Auxiliary Enterprises food establishments... read more about Food Safety & Workflow for Cleaning and Disinfecting at Auxiliary Enterprises Food Establishments

Basic Food Safety information for events with food on Campus.

See EH&S Food Event Descriptions and Instructions ... read more about Food Waiver Approval Requirements

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

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

Vendors and service providers that must enter labs must submit a COVID-19 Safety Management Plan... 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

The Hazardous Lecture
 Bottle
 Purchase and 
Use
 Policy
 applies to all University personnel 
... read more about Hazardous Lecture Bottle Purchase And Use Policy

Hazardous Chemical Waste Management Guide associated... read more about HCW Associated Document: Applicable F Listed Waste

Hazardous Chemical Waste Management Guide associated... read more about HCW Associated Document: P Listed Acutely Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Chemical Waste Management Guide associated... read more about HCW Associated Document: Potentially Explosive Chemicals

Hazardous Chemical Waste Management Guide associated... read more about HCW Associated Document: U Listed Toxic Hazardous Wastes

The UMass Amherst Hearing Conservation Program has been... read more about Hearing Conservation Program

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

This fact sheet details safe work practices to mitigate hazards posed by use of hot plates. ... read more about Hot Plates

Given the unique challenges that the research community is facing to ensure continuity of... read more about How To Implement A Remote Buddy System

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.

Pre-packaged snack food, not needing heating or cooling for food safety, including commercial... read more about Incidental Retail (Snack) Foods & Commercial Doughnuts

Application for the Town of Amherst Fireworks event for invited vendors.

Accidents can occur even after conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing... read more about Lab Incident Database

Please use the lab restart checklist above to assist you with resuming research operations in... read more about Lab Restart Checklist

Please use the handout to accompany the online lab safety training.  The slides for the training... 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

The light produced by a laser has a unique combination of spatial coherence (all waves in "step... read more about Laser Safety Manual

The attached completion report has been prepared by ATC Group Services LLC to document the

Lederle PCB Abatement Communicate Plan (Flow Chart).

For space constraints, analytical reports have been removed from web document, contact... read more about LGRC DEC Interim Measures Plan - 2011.02.11

EH&E Additional Indoor Sample Results for U.S. EPA, 2-21-07.

Table of Panel Caulking and Concrete Core Samples, Tower A and Low-Rise, 8-21-06.

EH&E Presentation Slides for LGRC PCB meeting held in Campus Center, 5-23-07. 

LGRC EH&E Proposed Abatement Plan. Submitted to EPA; 93 pages; 2-21-07. 

LGRC EH&E Wipe Samples -Tower A and Low-Rise, 8/22/06. 

EH&E summary letter of Additional Air and Wipe Samples Low-Rise: 6-5-07, 6-6-07.

The attached letter report documents the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) remediation activities... read more about LGRC NIH Remediation Completion Report, 1/8/13

This Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Interim Measures Completion Report has been prepared by... read more about LGRC PCB Interim Measures Completion Report - June 2014

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 2015 09 29

This report provides the results of the monitoring activities conducted in accordance with the... read more about LGRC PCB Long Term maintenance and Monitoring Report 2017

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 2019

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

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

This SOP details basic safe work practices to follow when working with nanomaterials.   While it... read more about Nanomaterials

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

Welcome to UMass Amherst!  The following is meant to provide basic information to new principal... read more about New Lab and P.I. Start-Up

This fact sheet discusses the difference between noise cancelling devices and rated hearing... read more about Noise Cancelling Devices Vs. Hearing Protection Fact Sheet

Woodard & Curran PCB Remediation Plan March 2011. First paragraph of Introduction: "This... read more about OH Webster Windows PCB Remediation Plan March 2011

Presentation given by B2Q on the LSL Retrocommissioning project 3/27/2018

Hazard Communication Standard Pictogram information

Osmium tetroxide is commonly used as an oxidizing reagent for synthesis and as a staining agent... read more about Osmium Tetroxide

Requirements for the use of outside food caterers or vendors on campus.  All outside caterer/... read more about Outside Caterer/Vendor Fact Sheet

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a family of man-made chemicals that contain 209 individual... read more about PCB Remediation

Items Requiring Permits

Etiologic agents: It is impractical to list all of the several... read more about Permits (USDA/CDC)

This SOP provides basic safe practices for working with peroxide-forming materials.  Please also... read more about Peroxide-Forming Materials

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

Molds and mildews are fungi that are found almost everywhere, both ... read more about Preventing Mold

Broadly defined, ventilation is a method of controlling the environment with air flow.  For... read more about Proper Ventilation Guidelines

University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) has an on-site Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). The... read more about Radiation Safety Manual

Complete the... read more about Radiation Shipment, Incoming, Notify Radiation Safety

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

This form is used in conjunction with Radiation Safety... read more about Request To Use Radiation And Radiation Safety Training Record Form

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety maintains the Fire Log for reported fires in... read more about Residential Fire Log

If you wish to wear a respirator, fill out and submit the Respirator Use Request Form to... read more about Respirator Use Request Form

Rotovaps, used to remove solvent under reduced pressure from mixtures, can present a variety of... read more about Rotary Evaporators

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

On behalf of the University of Massachusetts (UMass), this Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)... read more about Tobin Hall Deck PCB Completion Report and Addendum 2013 05 10

This SOP applies to transportation of biohazardous or biological materials through public areas... read more about Transportation of Biological Materials

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

This is a voluntary self-inspection form for laboratories 

This Storm Water Management Program is a planning document that will help the University manage... read more about UMass Storm Water Management Plan

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

Workstation ergonomics focuses on the employee and how their work area affects their body. ... read more about Workstation Ergonmics