Environmental Safety & Compliance

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CVM's Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Officer works closely with the college's Associate Dean of Research, department chairs, PIs and lab staff to provide day-to-day lab operation and compliance support.

Building a safety culture is a collective responsibility that involves commitment and involvement at all levels.

ESCO Services

The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Environmental Safety & Compliance Officer provides on-site basic research lab support for research laboratories with designated lab space to streamline safety compliance and assist researchers with safety-related needs. UF Environmental Health & Safety provides technical expertise, professional services, training and regulatory oversight to all laboratories and research spaces at UF, working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to ensure a safe working environment for all.

Building a safety culture is a collective responsibility that involves commitment and involvement at all levels.

UF College of Veterinary Medicine ESCO Services:

On-site or Zoom consultations
Pre- and post-safety survey guidance
Lab closeout relocation
EH&S support for BioProject submissions
Semi-annual compliance snapshot
Help with Gator TRACS, LATCH, chemical inventory management and corrective actions
Lab signage updates and new policy diffusion such as DEA-controlled substances with RX Destroyer
Annual survey data analysis to identify departmental trends and potential risks
New PI orientation sign-up
Lab equipment decontamination guidance