Commitment to Research, Campus, and Environmental Safety

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to supporting campus-wide safety and environmental programs. Minimizing risks, implementing safe practices, and proactively incorporating control measures is the responsibility of each of our Community members. Everyone must do their part to ensure safety across campus. Our hope is to develop and foster a climate of responsible health, safety, and environmental practices to recognize the value of safety, prevent accidents, protect our environment, and aid in getting the job completed with pride and professionalism. We are committed to ensuring that our community has the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out safety responsibilities.

Safety & Environmental Programs

Safety programs at UT Dallas are supported by the Office of Research Integrity and Outreach. The Research and Academic Safety team is available to provide assistance in hazard Recognition, Assessment, and Mitigation, as well support for emergency Preparedness.  Our goal is to ensure that our campus community has the tools needed to Perform safely each day in our laboratories, academic programs, campus activities, and community.  This forms the foundation of our Safety RAMPP program.

Guidelines for research and academic safety and exposure to hazardous chemicals are included in the Texas Hazard Communication Act. Please see the Roles & Responsibilities for guidelines for Principal Investigators and Laboratory Personnel.

Training Support

Safety and Environmental training programs are designed to support all functions across the University. Courses offered include both online- and classroom-based instruction and cover general and specific policies and procedures related to safety and environmental protection.

Guidelines for exposure to hazardous chemicals are included in the Texas Hazard Communication Act. All UT Dallas employees play a role in complying with this State regulation.

Within our Laboratory Safety Program, to ensure our safety goals are met, the University requires all researchers, staff, and visitors to UTD laboratories to complete research and academic safety training commensurate with any risks or hazards associated with their involvement in University labs. This training is managed through the BioRAFT platform.

Specific requirements based on laboratory activity are listed in the Training section of this website. These requirements apply to any individual who may be exposed to hazardous material or equipment, including but not limited to, the following personnel who may perform laboratory functions:

• Faculty
• Non-faculty research scientists
• Lab staff (managers, supervisors, technicians, etc.)
• Students (graduates and undergraduates)
• Post-doctoral fellows
• University visitors

General Inquiries

For general questions regarding Safety, please contact the Research and Academic Safety Office (972) 883-7200 or email Safety@utdallas.edu.

Emergencies

For fire, life safety and medical emergencies on campus, please contact 911 or UTD Police and University Emergency Medical Response (UEMR) at (972) 883-2222.

Continuity Planning & Disaster Recovery for Labs and Research Facilities

The foundation of Continuity Management is to ensure the uninterrupted provision of critical operations and services. It is an ongoing process with several complementary elements, including disaster recovery. To help mitigate the damage or recovery time after a disaster or disruptive event occurs, the Office of Research Integrity and Outreach and the Office of Emergency Management encourages laboratories and research facilities to develop their own Continuity Plan.

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