The use of needles, syringes, and others sharps create risks for accidental injection and the creation of aerosols. Safer needles and syringes should be explored when there are no other alternatives to using needles.
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)