The doors to laboratories utilizing hazardous equipment, toxic or flammable chemicals—and the doors to hazardous materials storage rooms—must be posted with an emergency response sign listing the ...

Consult the Biological Safety Manual for information on when and where this warning label shall be used for identifying the contents of containers. In general, a "biohazard" is a material that is or ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised their Hazard Communications Standard in 29 CFR to include the adoption of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System (GHS) ...

All entry points to laser facilities must be clearly marked with ANSI-compliant laser hazard warning signs. These signs are essential for communicating the presence of laser radiation and ensuring a ...

Labs can be a hazardous place to work. Below are quick links to people, trainings, and materials that can assist you in working safely in a lab. UMass Lowell (UML) Environmental Health and Safety (EHS ...

Ensuring student safety in undergraduate teaching laboratories is a critical component of the responsibilities of the Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S). It is very difficult for ...

All laboratories are required to maintain an up-to-date chemical inventory using the SciShield Database. This inventory is essential for safety, regulatory compliance, and emergency response. Labs are ...

UMass Lowell (UML) Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office maintains a staff capable of supporting the ever growing campus research and facilities safety needs. The EHS department has a ...