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  • Some Current DES Projects
10.14.09
Container Venting Caps Available Soon

Container venting caps should reduce the number of waste container over-pressurization incidents.

9.30.09
2009 Annual Fire Safety Report

2009 Annual Fire Safety Report is now available.

9.04.09
H1N1 FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about the H1N1 influenza (swine flu).

8.24.09
Swine Influenza and You

The CDC has prepared Swine Influenza and You a document that answers some common questions about Swine Influenza.

6.22.09
Annual Report 2007-2008

The DES Annual report for 2007-2008 is now available.

12.01.08
Certificates for this web site

If you receive a security warning about accessing a form, information or training from this site you may need to install the University's security certificate. To install the University Root Certificate into your browser please follow OIT's instructions.

11.12.08
UM Chemical Information Database

The Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards require laboratory managers or designated responsible individuals to identify chemical materials that could be used for terrorism purposes. If the chemical materials in your laboratory or laboratory support area have changed or you have not previously completed the form please update your information in the UM Chemical Information Database.

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