University of Rochester
EMERGENCY INFORMATIONCALENDARDIRECTORYA TO Z INDEXCONTACTGIVINGTEXT ONLY

Environmental Health & Safety
Frequently Asked Questions


Training:

How do I registered for any of the Environmental Health & Safety training sessions that are offered?

Environmental Issues:

Who should I contact if I am new here at the University and feel that I am being exposed to hazardous materials?

Who do I contact if I notice a gas leak from a car?

Who should I contact if I am concerned about the indoor air quality in my office?

Who should I contact if I’m concerned about the noise levels in my workspace?

What should I do if I notice a strong disagreeable odor in my workplace?

Research:

How and when do I have to register with the UR Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)?

Workplace Safety:

How do I report a work-related injury or illness?

Should I report a near miss incident?

Who do I contact to assist me if I am uncomfortable while at my workstation?

I need to perform a job hazard assessment for my work group.  Where can I find more information on how to do this?

We are in the process of setting up/remodeling our lab space and have questions about fire extinguishers.  Who should we contact?

When an employee is accidentally stuck with a needle, why are there so many questions asked in following up on the incident?

Where can I get a sharps container?

I broke a fever thermometer that contained mercury. Can I be over-exposed to mercury?  What actions should I take to clean up the mercury?

Special Events:

Are there specific requirements to have a tent for a function at the University?

Do I have to use a caterer on the catering list for University sponsored or paid for food events?

Can we sell or give away food ourselves or do we have to hire a food service company?

Pest Problems:

What do I do if I find a bat inside the building or other animal where it doesn’t belong?

Do you pick up dead animals found on University property and roads?

Why do we have this pest problem (roaches, ants, flies, mice, etc.)?

I work in the hospital.  What should be done if a patient or belongings are infested with bugs?


QUESTIONS? Contact EH&S at (585) 275-3241 or e-mail EH&S Questions.

This page last updated 6/22/05.