
New Masking Requirements
See Public Health Guidance for current masking policy.
Air Quality Alert
Due to the air quality event in Philadelphia, public health experts are advising the following actions today:
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 L

Green Labs Working Group Meeting
Please join us for an informal meeting to discuss ways to improve the sustainability of labs on Penn's campus.

Maureen O’Leary named Associate Vice Provost for Research
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Maureen O’Leary, PhD, MBA, CBSP, Executive Director of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety (EHRS), as Associate Vice Provost for Research.

EHRS Lab Safety Quick FAQs: October 2020
Revised 10/19/20 @ 2:07 P.M.
EHRS’s quarterly email with quick answers to frequently asked questions.
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).
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.
Biosafety Cabinet Maintenance and Repairs
Biosafety cabinets must be certified annually, when moved, or after repairs.

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