The University of Maryland is currently at Pandemic Flu Plan Level 1
4.27.09 Swine Influenza and You
The CDC has prepared Swine Influenza and You a document that answers some common questions about Swine Influenza.
3.05.09 Deadly UCLA lab fire leaves haunting questions
Federal and state safety agencies investigate after UCLA university officials failed to address lapses before a Dec. 29 chemical accident left a research assistant with fatal burns. Read More of this story at the Los Angeles Times.
2.16.09 Fall 2008 Newsletter
Safety Talk, our Fall 2008 newsletter, is now available.
2.04.09 OSHA 300 summary
The 2008 calendar year OSHA 300 summary 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.
11.18.08 Post-exposure Procedures
Several Post-exposure Procedures for infectious agents are now available.
11.14.08 Get Out and Stay Alive
Watch Get Out and Stay Alive award-winning fire safety video produced by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Get Out and Stay Alive program is designed to educate college students about the importance of day-to-day fire safety and prevention measures in residence halls and off-campus housing. The program consists of a video and accompanying training kit focusing on three main topics: getting out, prevention, and protection.
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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