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Welcome to Environment, Health and Safety at the University at Buffalo

EH&S News

Excavation Marking and Dig Safely NY Procedure - A new procedure for personnel who perform excavation on any UB property including UB personnel responsible for utility marking coordination and actual field marking activities.

Summer Safety Shorts - Fact Sheet (pdf) discussing safety issues during the Summer months

Ergonomics Information - Computer workstation self-evaluation, guidance on good ergonomic practices and links to industry standards and Vendors/Service Providers.

CFATS Checklist and FAQ's - Information on the Chemical Facility Anti Terrorism Standard that requires universities to conduct an inventory of "chemicals of interest".

Lab Door Sign - Instructions and worksheet to request door signage for laboratories that use hazardous material.

Small Claims Procedure

Food Service Application and Guidelines

Indoor Air Quality and Mold Fact Sheets (pdf)

The 2006-2007 Annual Report to the Department of Environmental Conservation on UB's stormwater management program has been posted to the Environmental Programs Stormwater page.

Hot Work Permit This updated form is required for all work involving the use of an open flame, electric arc equipment and/or plasma cutters.

Emergency Preparedness at UB This site (emergency.buffalo.edu) contains the University at Buffalo's emergency preparedness polices.

Information on the Buffalo Materials Research Center

EPA Compliance Audit Information Results of the EPA Compliance Audit of campus facilities conducted during the week of August 9th - 12th, 2004.

Notice: Effective 10/28/05, EH&S no longer handles Worker Compensation Claims. If you as an employee sustain an on-the-job injury or illness, please contact Annette Lozo, Workers Compensation Administrator at 645-5000, extension 1025.

ALERTS

A type of bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is making its way into school systems. For more information, visit our Biosafety MRSA Page.

Safety Alert Bulletins from the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control

EH&S Portals

General Campus: General safety information and services to assist in achieving a safe work environment.

New Employees: You and your employer's responsibilities for a safe working environment.

Lab Personnel: Guidance for those who use biological, chemical, radioactive and other hazardous material.

Students: Training and other safety related requirements for students.

 
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