Faculty members and researchers play a vital role in carrying out the university’s mission of research and education. PIs are responsible for the intellectual direction of research and scholarship and for educating and training students. In carrying out these critical tasks, PIs are also responsible for compliance with laws and regulations that touch on all aspects of the research enterprise.
The information on the website will familiarize principal investigators with environmental health & safety policies, procedures, and assistance that OEHS provides to support and enhance compliance during research.
CampusOptics
Submit hazardous waste pickup requests, view EHS audit data, and more
Percipio
Sign in to your Percipio account to take online EHS training
Submit Safety Concern
Request assistance or report a safety concern
Policy Quick Links
EHS Compliance Resource for PI's and Lab Supervisors
| Resource Description | Resource Title |
|---|---|
| Submit a project registration as soon as your research is funded. Enter laboratory chemicals into the UAH inventory system. | |
| Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), Chemical Inventory, and Spill Kit Information | |
| Complete required EHS training in Percipio. Ensure all personnel and students working in the lab complete the training. | |
| Maintain a file of Lab Safety Agreements/Contracts with all students (graduate, undergraduate, volunteer, etc.) who work in the lab. | Student Lab Safety Agreement/Contract |
| Review the UAH chemical Hygiene Plan and develop one for your lab using the Lab specific Chemical Hygiene Plan Template. |
UAH Chemical Hygiene Plan |
| The OSHA Laboratory Standards | Link to Standards |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hazardous waste collection is handled through CampusOptics. OEHS has created several guidance documents to walk through the waste labeling and collection process:
EHS audit information and issue resolution is handled in CampusOptics. OEHS has created several guides to walk through the inspection and issue resolution process:
All EHS training is delivered through Percipio, an online training managment system. OEHS must create an account before training can be assigned. Use the Training Access Request Form to request access to Percipio.
OEHS offers First Aid/CPR courses twice a month, our upcoming training schedule is listed on our Training page. You can use the FA/CPR Training Request Form to get added to an upcoming course.