Research & Academic Safety Town Hall

June 21, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual Town Hall hosted via Zoom webinar

Individuals in a laboratory setting with text overlay that reads "Research & Academic Safety Town Hall"Hosted by members of the Facilities & Operations, EHS, and UMMS Regulatory Affairs Teams, this virtual town hall (passcode: 106050) will feature a discussion and Q&A on a variety of topics, including:

  • Standard Operating Procedure Updates
    • Minors in laboratories
    • Lithium batteries
  • Transport of Biological Materials & Dry Ice, including M-Ship, the Bio Research Shuttle, and Customs and Border Protection permit audits  
    • Bonus content – Chemical Transport at U-M
  • Chemical Labeling & GoldFFX Database (Chemwatch)

The Research & Academic Safety Town Hall represents a joint collaboration between LS&A, College of Pharmacy, Life Sciences Institute, College of Engineering, and the U-M Medical School, with special thanks to the Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), and the U-M Research & Academic Safety Committee.

Please note that registration is not required to attend, and meeting materials will be shared after the event.

We hope you will use this opportunity to meet virtually with other members of the U-M research and academic safety communities to raise your safety knowledge and awareness.

Thank you for your part in U-M’s effort to ensure safety first, safety every day.

Questions?

Questions about the Research & Academic Safety Town Hall should be directed to Lab Safety Manager Sarah Lawson, UMMS Regulatory Affairs, at sarlawso@umich.edu.