Safety information
The CEE department has adopted a set of safety training requirements that pertain to all department affiliates including staff, faculty, undergraduate students, graduate students and post-docs. Compliance with the policy is achieved by completing the appropriate activities and emailing the completion documentation to Steve Fratto, stephen.fratto@tufts.edu.
- CEE General Safety Guidelines. All affiliates must complete this annual requirement CEE General Safety Guidelines. Return the signed last page.
- Tufts Safety Orientation Module. All affiliates must complete this annual requirement https://tufts.myabsorb.com/#/online-courses/dc1f54a0-8cf6-48e9-bc93-f44572608843. Forward the confirmation email from the Tufts Learning Center.
- Tufts Lab Safety Awareness Module. All affiliates must complete this annual requirement https://tufts.myabsorb.com/#/online-courses/7629ed6a-bace-4946-8698-891f3527e83f. Forward the confirmation email from the Tufts Learning Center.
- Tufts Annual Lab Safety Training. There are two additional requirements for any affiliate conduction research in CEE laboratories.
- All laboratory personnel must complete this online module every year https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/research-services/trainings/annual-lab-safety-training. Forward the confirmation email from the Tufts Learning Center.
- All laboratory personnel must read and sign off on the safety guidelines which are specific to the laboratory. These documents are available from the PI in charge of the laboratory. Submit the signed last page of the guideline.
- Laboratory Course Guidelines. Students participating in a laboratory subject will be provided with a short document outlining the laboratory specific expectations. This will be provided by the instructor. Submit the signed last page of the guideline.
Environmental Health and Safety
Tufts Environmental Health and Safety (TEHS) promotes health, safety and environmental protection in teaching, research, public service and administrative activities by providing training, advice and other compliance assistance. TEHS provides leadership in developing and supporting high quality programs that allow students, faculty and staff to protect themselves from potential health hazards they encounter at the university. In addition, TEHS staff has the expertise needed to direct efforts toward compliance with health, safety and environmental laws and regulations.
- Annual Laboratory Safety Training
This online course encompasses the following trainings: Hazard Communication, Chemical Hygiene, and RCRA Hazardous Waste Training. This training is required for all personnel working in laboratories and clinical areas, such as the Dental and Veterinary Clinics. It must be completed initially and thereafter on an annual schedule.
The Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBC) are responsible for ensuring that all research involving potentially biohazardous agents done at or sponsored by Tufts University or Tufts Medical Center is conducted in compliance with National Institutes of Health guidelines and with proper concern for the safety of research personnel, the environment, and the surrounding communities.
At Tufts University, all highly reactive and toxic chemicals must be registered with Tufts Environmental Health and Safety.
The Environmental Management program handles a broad spectrum of environmental compliance matters for Tufts University by managing Tufts environmental management system. Our goals are to support Tufts mission by developing, managing and coordinating quality environmental services for the university, minimizing environmental risks and costs, as well as promoting environmental compliance and performance.
- Wastewater Management (Sink Disposal Restrictions)
At Tufts University, the Radiation Safety Program provides guidance on all sources of ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation sources include radioactive materials and x-ray machines while non-ionizing radiation includes lasers and ultraviolet radiation sources.