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Dear UC Chemicals users,

Many of you have received warnings in the UC Chemicals system indicating that your isopropanol (also known as isopropyl alcohol) is a peroxide-forming chemical and has expired. Please be aware that EH&S does not consider isopropanol to be capable under normal handling and storage conditions of forming organic peroxides, and does not regulate it as such. While EH&S always recommends disposing of chemicals which you no longer need, you are not required to dispose of your isopropanol at this time.

What is Wi-Fi?

Wireless computer networks have become commonplace in our lives. The wireless technology that we use every day to surf the internet and complete tasks relies upon an extensive network of fixed antennas, or base stations (Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) devices), relaying information with radiofrequency (RF) signals within the ranges of 2.4-2.5 GHz and 5.7-5.9 GHz.

 

What are the regulatory requirements?

December 22, 2018 - January 1, 2019 Notice of Service Changes

UCLA Office of EH&S will be closed Saturday, December 22, 2018 and reopening on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. All services will be impacted. No visitors will be able to access the office during the closure. Please plan accordingly.

Changes to Hazardous Wastes Pick-up Schedules

All pick-ups closed the week of December 22 - January 1. All Services will recommence on January 2, 2019.

Anderson School of Business EPTA Awards

On December 13, 2017, Assistant Vice Chancellor Colin Dimock from UCLA’s Office of Environment, Health & Safety presented Distinguished Service Awards to the Emergency Preparedness Team at Anderson (EPTA) on behalf of Chancellor Gene Block, Administrative Vice Chancellor Michael Beck and Emergency Management Director Art Kirkland.

Deans, Directors, Department Chairs, and Administrative Officers

Dear Colleagues,

December 23, 2017 through January 1, 2018

Offices and services re-open on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

Changes to Service

During the closure, there will be no appointments or office hours at EH&S.

Emergency Management and Fire will be on-call for emergency purposes only.

Make sure you download the Bruins Safe app and bookmark Bruins Safe Online for up to date emergency information at UCLA.

August 29, 2017 at 1:30pm

Thank you for joining EH&S Townhall for open discussions on the changes and progress happening now.

CDPH Announcement - Visiting UCLA in November.  Read Details

I.N. for Safety Winners have been announced.  Find Out More

Quarter 1 Nomination Winners

We are happy to announce the recognized individuals as Initiative Nominees for Safety winners. Their dedication to safety is appreciated by their colleagues and UCLA. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Safety Oversight Committee (OSOC), has chosen several individuals to be recognized for their efforts towards creating a safe work environment.

Read about the I.N for Safety program and the list of winners.

UCLA Policy 135: Animals on Campus - DRAFT FOR REVIEW, to be posted for 30 days for review.

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UCLA Policy 135: Animals on Campus - DRAFT FOR REVIEW

Issuing Officer: Assistant Vice Chancellor, Environment, Health and Safety
Responsible Dept: Environment, Health & Safety
Effective Date: TBD
Supersedes: UCLA Policy 135, Pets on Campus, dated August 18, 2003

SOP Template Library, Laboratory Safety Program, Hazard Assessment Tool for Shops, and News & Notes newsletter awarded for excellence.

UCLA Office of Environment, Health and Safety has been honored by the Campus Safety Health and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA), an international health and safety organization, in the past several years in recognition of our dedication to safety at UCLA.

Rat infestation on CHS loading dock, including the medical waste accumulation site. Don't forget to secure the lids on the medical waste barrels!

Recently there was a large rat nest discovered and removed on the B-loading dock of CHS. Shortly thereafter a rat was observed coming out of a biohazard container in the medical waste accumulation site at the CHS B-loading dock. The rat was attempting to enter a biohazard bag that contained used rodent cages but only managed to breach the outer bag.

Find out how a change in UCOP policy regarding laboratory safety training and minors in labs and shops can impact you and your program.

As part of a system-wide effort to improve and implement best practices across all ten UC campuses, UCOP promulgated two new policies regarding laboratory safety. In most cases, the requirements outlined in both policies mirror current UCLA procedures.