University of Maryland - Environmental Safety

Information and Programs by DES Sections
Biological Safety	Environmental Affairs	Fire Marshal's Office
Occupational Safety & Health	Radiation Safety	Risk Management & Communication
Sustainability

• Autoclave
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Infectious Agents
• Permits
• Post-exposure Procedures
• Recombinant DNA
• Select Agents
• Sharps (Use & Disposal)
• Shipping Infectious Substances

• Air Quality Permitting
• Biological, Pathological, or Medical Waste (BPMW) Pickup
• Fuel-Burning Equipment and Fuel/Oil Storage Tank Inventory System
• Hazardous Waste
• Pollution Prevention
• Regulated Waste Pickup
• Radioactive Waste Pickup
• Spills
• Topographic Maps
• Underground Storage Tanks
• Waste Disposal
• Waste Minimization
• Waste Water

• Code Services
• Fire & Life Safety
• Fire Safety Report
• Greek Facilities Fire Safety
• Holiday Safety
• Hot Works
• Laboratory Fire Safety
• Public Assembly
• Resident Hall Fire Safety
• Risk Management
• Stairwells/Corridors

• Asbestos
• Chemical Hygiene
• UM Chemical Information Database
• Code Services
• Confined Spaces
• CCINFO
• Ergonomics
• Fall Protection
• General OSH Safety Topics
• Hand Protection
• Hazard Communication
• Hearing Protection
• Indoor Air Quality
• Industrial Hygiene
• Lead
• Lead (Comprehensive Water Testing Program)
• Laboratory Facilities, Safety and Environmental Management Requirements for
• Laboratory Safety
• Lockout/Tagout
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• MSDS
• Ozone Action
• Personal Protective Equipment
• PPE
• Respiratory Protection
• Right-to-Know
• Standard Operating Procedure Examples and Resources
• Trenching and Shoring

• Dosimetry - Radiation Producing Materials
• Dosimetry - Radiation Producing Equipment
• Laser Safety
• Particle Accelerators
• Radiation Producing Equipment
• Radiation Producing Materials
• Work with Non-Human Primate Material
• X-ray Devices

• Audio/Video Resources
• Certificate of Insurance Request
• Diving Safety
• E,S&H Management Policy
• Fifteen Passenger Van
• Insurance
• Public Education
• Tort Claim
• Training Record
• Training Schedule
• Travel Safety
• TULIP - Tenants and Users Liability Insurance Policy
• Vehicle Accident
• Workers' Compensation

Mission

The Department of Environmental Safety provides technical, regulatory, and related management services to the University of Maryland community in order to achieve a safe and healthful campus environment in compliance with environmental and life safety regulations and standards. DES takes a leadership role in working with students, faculty, and staff to arrive at innovative, cost-effective solutions in response to their needs and to create a culture in which all share the responsibility for an environmentally safe campus.

Our Mission Is Achieved Through the Following Specific Services:

Policy and standard development related to Environmental, Safety and Health regulatory matters with a focus on cost containment.
University of Maryland representation and reports to MDE, EPA, NRC, NIH, MOSH, OSHA, CDC, DOE, DOT, USDA, FDA, OSFM, WSSC, other appropriate federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, neighboring communities, and professional and educational organizations.
Technical assistance and evaluation to assess and communicate risks.
Investigation of accidents, exposures, discharges, illness clusters and incidents.
Authorizations and certifications for ORAA and other in-house requirements.
Implementation of customized programs in biosafety, campus safety, environmental protection, industrial hygiene, radiation protection, fire protection and insurance.
Training and education related to Environmental, Safety and Health programs.
Management of insurance claims process and records regarding exposures, waste, compliance, permits and incidents; oversight of inspection and testing of campus safety equipment and systems.
Emergency planning and response for the University.
Departmental representation and support to relevant campus committees.