Disposal event

Controlled Substances Disposal Event

EHRS and OAW are hosting an event to encourage registrants to properly dispose of outdated and unwanted controlled substances. This event is open to all University employees who are current DEA registrants. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is covering the disposal costs. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Green Labs

Join the Green Labs Executive Committee!

The numerous labs at Penn provide a prime opportunity to reduce our campus environmental impact in areas like energy, water, and waste through our Green Labs program. The Green Labs Executive Committee (GLEC) guides Penn's Green Labs program and is comprised of representatives from Facilities and Real Estate Services, Procurement, Environmental Health & Radiation Safety, and at-large researchers.

Lab Closed

EHRS Guidance During Temporary Suspension of Lab Operations

Revised 3/17/2020 @ 11:27am

EHRS offers the following guidance to assist you with the temporary suspension of operations in your lab.  Please note that EHRS continues to provide essential services and can be reached at 215-898-4453 (24-hours a day).

Prov Res

Research Continuity Planning

The continuity of research through potential regional impact of an outbreak requires specific considerations. While we hope contingency measures will not be required, preparedness minimizes impact if they become necessary.

Three new CHP Fact Sheets: vapor, solvents, nitrile gloves

Five New Fact Sheets and SOPs Added to the Chemical Hygiene Plan

EHRS recently introduced four new Fact Sheets and one new SOP to Penn's Chemical Hygiene Plan.  All provide useful tips for better managing common, and often under-appreciated, issues in chemical-handling laboratories.  Use the links below to see the Fact Sheets and SOPs or look for them in the <