Lab Safety
Before entering any of our Department’s Laboratories, and taking advantage of the unique facilities available at the University of Michigan, you need to be properly trained and comply with all safety requirements.
If you purchase a chemical, remember to document it in your lab’s chemical inventory and/or EHS’s online safety portal. Refer to your supervising faculty with any questions.
Safety training is required for anyone working in research laboratories or conducting work that leads to potential contact with hazardous materials. No work can be conducted until proof is supplied to the supervisor of the laboratory that the requisite safety training has been completed.
Specialized training may also be required to operate certain equipment and devices, so always check with the laboratory supervisor about the safety requirements and training associated with any equipment usage.
For Occupational Injury, Illness or Incidents, look at this page for reference. The flow chart will guide you through the steps. Incident and Near Miss reporting is required. (EHS Reporting Incidents).
Lab Safety Basics
No laboratory work can be conducted until proof is supplied to the supervisor of the laboratory that the requisite safety training has been completed.
CEE Lab Safety
If you have encountered an issue where you need to fill out a EHS Safety and Near Miss Incident Report, please do so using the button below.
U-M Environmental Health and Safety
The EHS department promotes health, safety and environmental compliance within the U-M campus community.
- For general questions about the GGB Laboratories contact Steve Donajkowski
- For general questions about the EWRE Laboratories contact Tom Yavaraski