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The EH&S Program

The Department of Environmental Health & Safety operates a comprehensive environmental health and safety program on the Amherst Campus. The Department uses a multi-disciplinary approach. Responsibilities within the Department are organized by program area. (listed to the left)

Anyone wishing to obtain additional information regarding the Environmental Health and Safety Program, or its services, can do so by calling 545-2682 or by visiting the office located in 117 Draper Hall.

EH&S Manuals

  • Lab Safety Manual
  • EH&S Policy Manual
  • Radiation Safety Manual
  • Asbestos Management Program
  • Laser Safety Manual
  • EH&S Policies and Procedures

  • EH&S Policy signed by Chancellor
  • Emerg. Engine and Turbine -DEP Regs
  • Extreme Temp. in Workplace
  • Food Safety Guidelines/ Procedures
  • Fume Hood Removal-Provost's Letter
  • Guidelines for Children in Labs
  • Hep-B Program for Custodians
  • Human Body Fluids Precautions
  • Laboratory Fume Hood Standard
  • Lab Safety Manual
  • Lab Cleanout Procedures
  • Lab Startup Procedures
  • MOA with DEP on ACM-Painting
  • Research Safety Responsibilities
  • Sewer Use Protocol
  • Smoke Free Policy
  • Useful Links

  • UMass Research Services Directory
  • Chemical Resistance Guide- Gloves
  • Environmental Virtual Campus
  • 2006 Amherst Water Quality Report
  • The EH&S Services

    Environmental Mang't [Hazardous Waste, Shipping and Chemical Inventory]

    Biological & Chemical Laboratory

    EH&S Training Offerings

    Radiological [trainings see above]

    Fire Safety

    Revised: August 2008

         

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