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Our Vision is a campus where safety and sustainability are core values at every level of the institution.

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ESSR 2023-2024 Annual Report

ESSR has been busy this year with many projects, thanks to the dedication of our staff and support from campus partners. We’re making great progress in fostering a culture of safety and service in line with the University's strategic plan and the Division of Administration's mission, vision, and values.

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Camp and Youth Program Information Session

Camps & Youth Programs-Information Session

To learn more about upcoming changes in the operation of youth programs, please join our Zoom information session on December 4, 2024.  Click here to view the flyer.

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Report emergencies, spills, injuries, mold concerns, incidents, near misses and hazards by pressing the REPORT button. 

To report a mold or air quality concern, press
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For general inquiries, visit AskESSR.
 

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ESSR 2024: Our Impact by the Numbers

1,000+
Hot Work Permits Issued
228 tons
Regulated Waste Managed
2,148
Student Group Events Reviewed for Risk Assessment
1,335
Faculty, Staff, and Students Attended Safety Training Sessions
2,000+
New Laboratory Hazard Warning Signs Across Campus Have Been Replaced With an Upgraded, Improved Version
143
Staff and Faculty Earned a Sustainability Badge for Adopting 8+ Actions

News

  • Entrepreneurship Safety Support

    ESSR has now launched a landing page for Entrepreneurship Safety Support! Designed for entrepreneurs, our landing page offers guidance navigating start-up formation, from completing the Facility Use Application to obtaining a Facilities Use License here at UMD. Explore our safety templates and regulatory references, ensuring compliance and safety for your business.

  • 2023 OSHA's Form 300A

    2023 Summary of Work-Related Injury and Illnesses is now available.

  • BioRAFT now SciShield

    BioRAFT has been rebranded and is now SciShield! They are the same product, team, and company but with refreshed branding. The SciShield name embodies their mission to provide scientists and scientific organizations with the solutions required to maintain safe and productive laboratories.As part of the rebranding, beginning on January 2, 2024, our umd.BioRAFT.com instance will automatically redirect to umd.SciShield.com. You may still access the application using either URL.

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