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.
EPA mandates new safety rules for dichloromethane (DCM) use, with deadlines for compliance. Read more on lab requirements and alternatives
These chemicals are approved for drain disposal
Disposal of empty hazardous material containers is strictly regulated.
As part of UCSF’s ongoing commitment to work place & employee safety, & state regulatory compliance, EH&S has implemented a new Indoor Heat Illness Prevention policy (Campus, Health), based on Cal/OSHA's Indoor Heat Illness Prevention standard.
The Occupational Safety team's goal is to identify hazards and reduces risk of injury. We ensure UCSF departments abide by Cal/OSHA regulations, recommending proactive approaches to managing workplace safety and health.
