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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.
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 safety@umd.edu to be contacted by the appropriate person.
Safety for University of Maryland Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Also available in Spanish.
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Training
Cleaning and Disinfection
- The CDC has instructions for Cleaning and Disinfection After Persons Suspected/Confirmed to Have COVID-19 Have Been in the Facility
- COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection in Laboratories
- Facilities Management COVID-19 FAQs
- Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection from CDC for Coronavirus Disease
- EPA List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2
- EPA does not recommended to use fumigation or wide-area spraying to help control COVID-19
- CDC - Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
- Protecting Yourself When Cleaning and Disinfecting Spaces
Respirators, Face Masks, N95 Facepiece
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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). -
What is the difference between a face covering, a surgical mask, and a respirator? (Spanish)
- CDC Recommendation for Use of Cloth Face Coverings
Research Safety
Resources for Phase 1: Limited Presence
- Phase 0/Phase 1 Safety Assuredness Procedures & Guidance Plan for Re-Opening Research
- COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection in Laboratories
- COVID-19 Expectations for Service Vendors Supporting Laboratories
- BioRAFT 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