Policies, Guides, Standard Operating Procedures

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This policy is for campus entities wishing to utilize an outside licensed caterer or food vendor... read more about Catering Policy for Drop-Shipments

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

The Chemical Reuse and Exchange (REX) Program is a service of the University of Massachusetts,... read more about Chemical Reuse and Exchange Program

Poster on cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces for Covid-19 remediation

Closing checklist for food establishments.  Cleaning and disinfecting guidelines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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 standard operating procedure describes standard precautions when working with human... read more about Handling Human Materials Outside a BSC

This document includes a visual flow chart on the Hazard Assessment, Abatement, Oversight, and... read more about Hazard Assessment, Abatement, Oversight, and Clearance Process - Inside Funded Work

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

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

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

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

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

Lab Safety Coordinators (LSCs) play an important role in promoting safety awareness and... read more about Lab Safety Coordinators

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

Lederle PCB Abatement Communicate Plan (Flow Chart).

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

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

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

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

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 Self-Implementing On-Site Cleanup and Disposal Plan Lederle Graduate... read more about LGRC Soils Self-Implementing On-Site Cleanup and Disposal Plan (SIP) March 2009

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

Contact Glenda Pons, EH&S Laboratory Health &... read more about Management of Hazardous Inventory

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

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

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

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

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

Piranha is a strong oxidant and is generated from conc. sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide.  DO... read more about Piranha Handling and Disposal Procedures

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

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

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

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

The application process for Recreational Camps for Children requires that a number of policies... read more about Sample Policies, Templates and Guidance for Camps

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

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans

Permit Process

Anyone... read more about Tent (Temporary Structure) Permit Process and Application

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

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