The following documents, forms, and programs relate to general lab safety considerations.
Lab Safety
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Do I have to use BioRAFT?
You will need to set up your lab profile in BioRAFT, and you will need... read more
The purpose of this program is to ensure that all safety eyewashes and showers supply clean,... read more
Each year we have one or two storms severe enough that the safety of the campus community is in... read more
Gloves are important personal protective equipment to prevent contact with hazardous materials... read more
Please see the information under the heading Information for Consultants, Service... read more
Guidelines For Children And Unauthorized Persons In Labs And Other Potentially Hazardous Areas ... read more
Accidents can occur even after conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing... read more
All laboratory incidents (exposures, injuries, spills, leaks) must be reported immediately to... read more
Lab Safety Coordinators (LSCs) play an important role in promoting safety awareness and... read more
Please use the handout to accompany the online lab safety training. The training is completed... read more
This document is a template that faculty PI's or lab directors can use as a guide in the... read more
No Job Should Be Considered So Important That It Cannot Be Done Safely. The... read more
Liability Release Form for Children and Unauthorized Persons in Labs and Other Potentially... read more
Welcome to UMass Amherst! The following is meant to provide basic information to new principal... read more
Noise in the laboratory can be damaging to hearing of occupants. This fact sheet discusses... read more
Experiments that can be classified as high risk must receive prior written approval by the P.I... read more
Individuals who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or nursing a child while working in a lab and... read more
Check out our safety shorts collection of videos below! If you have ideas for safety videos... read more
This document provides guidance on developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for work with... read more
This is a voluntary self-inspection form for laboratories
Emergencies
- UMass Police
- UMass Health Services
- UMass Alerts
- Emergency Closings
- Closing Hotline: (413) 545-3630
Contact
Environmental Health & Safety
117 Draper Hall
40 Campus Center Way
Amherst, MA 01003
413.545.2682
413.545.2600 (Fax)
