Select Agents are microorganisms and toxins that have potential for use by terrorists. The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act restricts their possession and use, and requires the University to collect and maintain information on the location and use on campus of any select agents or toxins.

All field researchers must be trained on the hazards and required controls associated with their work activities and field environment by the principal investigator. The Research Specific Training for Field Work can be used as a template for this training.

Field trips that are a part of coursework have unique challenges due to their size and function. Prior to planning a field trip, instructors should assess hazards associated with field activities and associated safety measures.

Many questions have been raised regarding modifications that can be made in buildings to improve COVID infection control for occupants. Maryland State Law under the State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code (COMAR 29.06.01) may limit certain options.  Below is a list of answers to common questions that have been brought to the Fire Marshal’s Office.

The Office of Research Safety is proud to announce that Official University of Maryland Laboratory Research Notebooks are available for purchase through the Department of Business Services. These attractive, durable notebooks come with a number of features that support robust management of research data including:

Working in the field can be an extremely rewarding experience and serious field accidents are infrequent. However, it is important that the University be informed when incidents do occur so we can investigate their root causes and implement preventative measures in the future.

IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED AN INJURY, POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, OR ILLNESS CONTRACTED DURING FIELD ACTIVITIES SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

Adapted from the NACUA Resource thread “COPPA & Virtual Pre-Collegiate Programs”. To learn more, visit: https://www.nacua.org/home.

La Universidad de Maryland (UMD) está monitoreando de cerca la pandemia causada por el brote del virus COVID-19. El Departamento de Seguridad, Sostenibilidad y Riesgos Ambientales (ESSR, por sus siglas en inglés) basándose en regulaciones y recomendaciones federales para la protección de los trabajadores, ha desarrollado la siguiente información general referente a la seguridad laboral. Teniendo en cuenta los cambios que provienen de la evolución del virus SARS-CoV-2 y la pandemia COVID-19, ESSR continuará monitoreando y actualizando los documentos según sea necesario.

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