We provide comprehensive support services to the research community to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient conduct of research.
Visit the Academic Safety Program page for additional infomation.
We provide comprehensive support services to the research community to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient conduct of research.
Visit the Academic Safety Program page for additional infomation.
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3D Printers: This SOP details basic safe work practices to follow when working... read more
Acrylamide and Agarose Gels and Stains: This SOP discusses the chemical and... read more
Base Baths: This standard operating procedure (SOP) contains guidelines for... read more
Work with ceramics can present a variety of hazards. The information presented below details... read more
Chemical Abbreviation Key Template: Chemical labelling is an integral part of... read more
Compressed Gases: This document outlines the procedures to be used for the safe... read more
Cut and Puncture Prevention: Cuts and punctures are the most common type of... read more
Use of cut resistant and puncture resistant gloves can afford an added layer of protection,... read more
Lab Decommissioning and Clean Out: The purpose of these procedures is to eliminate, as much as... read more
Drawing can present hazards related to the materials used and the methods of use. The hazards... read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation that applies to emergency... read more
Eyewash Weekly Flushing Checklist:... read more
Laboratory equipment, materials and research can be protected during emergency situations by... read more
Each year we have one or two storms severe enough that the safety of the campus community is in... read more
Lab Equipment Disposal Process: Any lab equipment offered for disposal may contain a variety of... read more
Did you know that your posture and how you move can affect your health? Please see the poster... read more
eShipGlobal: Shipping Awareness Training for Research Materials
First Aid Kits for Labs: Lab personnel often ask what should be included in a... read more
Flammable Storage in Refrigerators and Freezers: The storage of flammable... read more
Formaldehyde and Paraformaldehyde: This SOP describes the hazard mitigation... read more
Freezer Defrosting: Laboratories desire stable temperature storage for... read more
Furnaces for Laboratories: There are various types of laboratory furnaces,... read more
There are different types of gloves to protect against various hazards, including chemical,... read more
Appropriate gloves should ideally be worn whenever any hazardous materials are manipulated by... read more
Sometimes many different types of hazards are present at once. In these cases, gloves that... read more
Electrical insulated rubber gloves should be used to protect users from electrical shocks and... read more
Guidelines For Children And Unauthorized Persons In Labs And Other Potentially Hazardous Areas ... read more
Musician's Hearing Protection: Your hearing is fragile and is essential for musical success. ... read more
Heat and Cold Stress: This fact sheet details precautions to take to ensure... read more
Hotplate Safety: This fact sheet details safe work practices to mitigate... read more
How to... read more
Accidents can occur even after conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing... read more
Lab Safety Coordinators (LSCs) play an important role in promoting safety awareness and... read more
Lab Safety Training Handout: Please use the handout to accompany the online lab... read more
Leathercraft or leatherworking activities include the use of techniques and processes such as... read more
Liability Release Form for Children and Unauthorized Persons in Labs and Other Potentially... read more
Lithography is a method of printing from a stone or a metal plate with a smooth surface, and was... read more
The Studio Arts Building (SAB) contains many different types of local exhaust ventilation... read more
Mercury and Mercury Containing Devices: Mercury is a neurotoxin and can also... read more
Mineral Dusts: This SOP details the basic safe work practices to follow when... read more
Welcome to UMass Amherst! The following is meant to provide basic information to new principal... read more
Osmium Tetroxide: Osmium tetroxide is commonly used as an oxidizing reagent for... read more
Ototoxicants: Some hazardous materials can affect your hearing after repeated... read more
Lab Ovens: Laboratory ovens are standard equipment found in most clinical,... read more
One of the first documented connections between painting pigments and adverse health... read more
The performing arts, including theater, dance and music, can present unique hazards that are... read more
Peroxide Forming Materials: This SOP provides basic safe practices for working... read more
The chemicals and processes used in photographic developing can pose a variety of hazards. ... read more
PI Guidance for Lab Assessment Process in SciShield: Please use this guide you through the... read more
PI Guidance for Lab Set Up in SciShield: Please use this guide to get your lab setup in... read more
PI Guidance on Adding and Removing Laser Equipment in SciShield: Please use this guide to check... read more
Pyrophoric Liquids and Solids: Pyrophoric materials have the characteristic of... read more
Individuals who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or nursing a child while working in a lab and... read more
Shared Lab Spaces: To help navigate the unique challenges of sharing, UMass Environmental Health... read more
Please see this fact sheet for a concise description of air purifying respirator use and care.... read more
Rotary Evaporators: Rotovaps, used to remove solvent under reduced pressure... read more
Working in the fine arts can pose significant health and safety risks from a variety of hazards... read more
You will need to set up your lab profile in SciShield, and you will... read more
Training requirements in SciShield are triggered based on assigned job activities. Please look... read more
Setting Training Requirements in SciShield: Assigned trainings in SciShield are triggered from... read more
Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Lab: Slips, trips and falls at work are the... read more
Soldering: This SOP discusses hazard mitigation strategies and requirements for... read more
SOP Development Factsheet: This document provides guidance on developing Standard Operating... read more
Proper gloves should be use when handling hot objects or cryogens.
Heat resistant gloves... read more
This guide in SciShield provides an overview what training managers can do in SciShield:... read more
The focus of the initiative is the minimization of risk related to poliovirus in educational and... read more
Lab Self Inspection Guide: Please use this guide to ensure that your lab remains safe and... read more
Respiratory Protection Program Manual: This document describes UMass Amherst's Respiratory... read more
Vacuum Pumps: This fact sheet talks about four main types of vacuum pumps (... read more
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing: This SOP briefly describes different types of... read more
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