Working Safely During COVID-19
ESSR staff continue to identify and manage safety and environmental risks for the University of Maryland, helping to insure the health and well-being of our entire campus community.
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We believe this list of resources will serve as a guide to help you work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please email additional questions to askESSR@umd.edu to be contacted by the appropriate person.
Safety for University of Maryland Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Also available in Spanish.
Training
Masks, Respirators, N95 Facepiece
- The University of Maryland is committed to providing a work environment that is free of recognized hazards.
This fact sheet details voluntary respirator use (Spanish). - Use and Care of KN95 Masks
- What is the difference between a cloth mask, a surgical mask, and a respirator? (Spanish)
- CDC Recommendation for Use of Cloth Face Coverings
- CDC - How to Select, Wear, and Clean Your Mask
- How to Select, Wear and Clean Your Face Covering
- How to Wear a Face Covering
- How to Clean a Face Covering
Cleaning and Disinfection
ESSR Resources
- Cleaning and Disinfection in Office Areas
- Cleaning and Disinfection in Classrooms
- COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection in Laboratories
- Protecting Yourself When Cleaning and Disinfecting Spaces
Additional Resources
Research Safety
Resources for Phase 2: Intermediate Presence
- In-Person Course Lab and Experiential Instruction COVID-19 Health and Safety Checklist
- COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection in Laboratories
- SciShield COVID-19 Reopening Checklist Access Information
- Vice President for Research COVID-19 News and Updates
Additional Resources
- FAQ's - Fire and Life Safety During COVID-19
- Interim Laboratory Biosafety Guidance for Research with SARS-CoV-2 and IBC Requirements under the NIH Guidelines
- Interim Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines for Handling and Processing Specimens Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- National University of Singapore Safe Distancing for Laboratories
- COVID-19 Severe Research Restriction Safety Guidance
- Daily Risk Assessment for Field Research During Severe Research Restrictions
- Safety Information for Researchers Working On-Campus Through Severe Research Restrictions-4/16