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8.15.11Power Outage Tips
The Maryland State Fire Marshal offers Power Outage Tips.
7.8.11
Grilling Safety
The Maryland State Fire Marshal offers Grilling Safety Tips.
9.17.10
Fall 2010 Newsletter
Safety Talk, our Fall 2010 newsletter, is now available.
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.
3.08.10
Radioactive Material Users Refresher Training
The online training Radioactive Material Users Refresher Training is now available.
12.22.09
Annual Report 2008-2009
The DES Annual report for 2008-2009 is now available.
12.16.09
Shipping Hazardous Materials Off Campus
Shipping Hazardous Materials Off Campus fact sheet is now available.
12.15.09
Candle Safety
Candles are widely used in homes throughout the holidays, and December is the peak month for home candle fires. The University of Maryland Fire Marshal's Office encourages the campus community to consider using flameless candles which look and smell like real candles. Keep regular candles at least 12" away from anything that can burn, and remember to blow them out when you leave the room or go to bed. Use candle holders that are sturdy, won't tip over and are placed on uncluttered surfaces. Avoid using candles in the bedroom or other areas where people may fall asleep.
12.10.09
DEA Controlled Substances Disposal Guidelines
DEA Controlled Substances Disposal Guidelines are now available.
10.14.09
Container Venting Caps Available Soon
Container venting caps should reduce the number of waste container over-pressurization incidents.
6.22.09
Annual Report 2007-2008
The DES Annual report for 2007-2008 is now available.
4.30.09
University of Maryland Pandemic Flu Plan
Avian Flu Pandemic Plan
The University of Maryland is currently at Pandemic Flu Plan Level 1
4.30.09
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.
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.