Research excellence and safety are inextricably intertwined. Safety is a core value of our institution and an integral part of the responsible conduct of research. The University expects all members of our research community to integrate safety into their research activities, to strive for excellence and to go beyond minimum compliance.

Before commencing any unsupervised research in our Center's facilities, new members are required to take a short course New Laboratory Researcher or New Laboratory Researcher for Undergraduates Training. 

 

 pdf  2018 Safety Training Seminar (Sharp/Hand)
UMD informal UMD Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk (ESSR)
UMD informal ESSR link: Worker's Compensation information
 msds Materials Safety Data Sheets
hazardous Hazardous Waste Presentation
pdf Laser Safety SOP
pdf General Materials Synthesis Lab SOP
pdf Hydrogen Torch SOP
pdf Glove Boxes SOP
pdf Carver 20 Ton Press SOP
pdf Uranium and Thorium SOP
pdf High Temperature Box Furnaces SOP
pdf Morris Research high pressure furnace SOP
pdf MPMS SOP
pdf Running Oxford DR SOP
pdf Reliquefier SOP
 pdf SOP: Hydrofluoric Acid