Get Started With Research at Vanderbilt
- If you will be using biological materials, chemicals, and/or ionizing radiation sources in your research, OCRS can help you do your work safely, while meeting regulatory requirements.
Lab Injury Awareness & Reporting
- Post the Hazardous Material Spill/Exposure Response sign.
- Complete the Occupational Health Clinic Biologic Research Risk Assessment online form before you start work with biological materials.
- After a lab injury, complete the Research Lab Injury/Exposure Report online form.
Resources to help with resuming work during the COVID-19 pandemic:
- VUMC Coronavirus web site - employee section
- Guidelines for Masks in VUMC Research Labs - COVID-19
- Lab Operations Ramp-Up Guidelines - COVID-19
- Guidelines for Masks in VUMC Research Labs - COVID-19
- Emerging Infectious Agents & Biosafety Research
Research Safety Support Areas
Safety Training