Safety & Industrial Hygiene
What is Safety & Industrial Hygiene?
Safety & Industrial Hygiene (S&IH) ensures the general health and safety of the campus community by supplying information, services and equipment to help UCR workers and students identify, evaluate and control potentially harmful activities in their work and learning environment. S&IH can help you prevent injuries and illnesses whether you are working on a computer or on a forklift, it investigates indoor air quality (IAQ) issues and complaints, it tests/certifies campus fume hoods, and provides a variety of other services.
How do I...?
- Register as a Department Safety Coordinator
- Report a hazard
- Report an injury / incident (hosted by Human Resources)
- Obtain a Material Safety Data Sheet
- Sign up for safety training
What are my responsibilities?
University of California Riverside is committed to providing to all employees a safe environment in which to work. Safety is the business and responsibility of every employee and can be better achieved through proper engineering, education, training, use
Each employee is responsible for complying with the applicable provisions of safety and health regulations promulgated by regulatory agencies. They also must adhere to all University and departmental or office safety policies and procedures and comply with safety directives issued by their individual supervisors.
How do I keep myself safe?
UC Riverside offers a wealth of programs, resources, and information for students and their parents and employees about staying safe and healthy — whether you are looking for a way to get around safely at night, searching for safety and health tips, or want to be better prepared for emergencies.
For more information
Providing a Safe and Healthy Campus
Integrated Safety & Environmental Management (ISEM)
Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)