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AskESSR
Streamlining Support
Introducing the AskESSR portal, your one-stop solution for streamlined support from the University of Maryland's Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability, and Risk. Launching August 2024.
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Comprehensive Heat Safety Measures for the Workplace
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Emergencies, Spills, Injuries, Mold Concern, Incidents, Near Misses and Hazards can be reported.
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Emergency Preparedness for Laboratories
With the near-miss of Hurricane Florence on Maryland, ESSR's Office of Research Safety is releasing Emergency Preparedness for Laboratories.
Maureen Kotlas appointed Executive Director
I am so pleased to be returning to the University of Maryland as the Executive Director of Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk (ESSR.) This is a wonderfully exciting time for the University with record research funding, the addition of new campus facilities, a continuing increase in student enrollment, and membership in the Big Ten (Go Terps!), among many other initiatives and accomplishments.