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Preparing for Elevated Indoor Temperatures –Cal/OSHA Heat Illness PreventionTuesday, September 9, 2025
Use this resource to find your Department Safety Advisor (DSA).
California employers must protect workers from heat-related illnesses under Title 8, Sections 3395 (outdoor) and 3396 (indoor).
Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane (DCM), is a common solvent used in a variety of research, industrial, and consumer applications. It’s found in many academic research labs for its effectiveness in dissolving compounds and its low boiling point.
The Campus Safety Program is designed to comprehensively support the health and safety needs of all campus employees. Our dedicated Department Safety Advisors (DSAs) serve as the single point of contact for all campus personnel, offering a streamlined, one-stop solution for health and safety-related concerns.
This award celebrates labs with exemplary safety records, proactive and consistent communication, and constructive engagement with lab members on safety practices. Check out the 2025 winners and see which labs are leading the way in ensuring a safe research environment!
Laboratory animal allergens (LAA), such as those from mice and rats, pose a significant health risk to personnel working in laboratory animal environments.
The UCSF Campus Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) describes the workplace safety, authority, and the responsibilities of all UCSF campus employees.
