Research Safety

Research safety is of paramount importance to EHRS, which manages and responds to all issues and concerns surrounding research that involves chemical, biological, radioactive and physical hazards. EHRS works closely with Drexel University's Office of Research & Innovation and other University departments to provide essential support to research personnel in an effort to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies and to create a safe working environment that is conducive to learning and innovation.

EHRS provides the following services to the research unit:

• Chemical safety information and assistance.
• Biological safety information and assistance.
• Laser safety information and assistance.
• Exposure monitoring.
• Spill response.
• Hazardous waste management.
• Training.
• Laboratory inspections.
• Technical assistance regarding the proper selection of personal protection equipment.
• Equipment certifications.
• Ergonomics.

The Research Safety section of the EHRS website contains useful information relating to laboratory safety, including links to Laboratory Safety Manual, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Emergency Spill Response Plan, Chemical Fume Hoods and Biological Cabinets Procedures, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan, and Hazardous Waste Management.

Quick Links

• Office of Research & Innovation
• Human Research Protection
• Animal Care and Use
• Biosafety
• Radiation Safety
• Insurance & Risk Management
• Department of Public Safety
• Email Facilities Management
• Safety Data Sheets
• Laboratory Safety FAQs [PDF]
• Lab Compliance Pack [PDF]
• Lab Emergency Response Guide [PDF]