Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Programs are designed to provide a foundation, clear guidance and resources to the FIU community in maintaining a safe, environmentally friendly campus. The EH&S program areas include:
Biological
Biohazardous materials; bloodborne pathogens; recombinant DNA; select agents and toxins; inventory control; biohazard evaluations; biosafety cabinets; and animal care medical monitoring.
Chemical
Hazardous materials, material safety data sheets (MSDS), chemical safety evaluations, research protocol reviews, inventory control and personal protection equipment.
Controlled Substances
Registration, purchase, use, inventory security and disposition of controlled substances.
Environmental Compliance
Hazardous and universal waste disposal and stormwater management.
Fire Prevention & Protection
State fire marshal reviews, building evaluations, fire safety guidelines, fire extinguishers, evacuation drills, automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and Evacu-Trac emergency evacuation chairs.
General
Shop, vehicle, golf cart, equipment, electrical, hearing and warehouse safety, ergonomics, injury/incident investigations.
Industrial
Compressed gas cylinders, hot work, and storage safety.
Laboratory
Laboratory safety evaluations, lab hoods, lab closures and relocation, research protocol reviews and laboratory safety culture resources.
Laser
Registration, purchase, use, inventory of laser devices.
Radiation
Authorization, purchase, use, inventory, storage & disposal of radioactive materials and radiation-producing machines and nano materials.
Nanotechnology