At the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME), we strive for a best-in-class culture of safety at our facilities. The UChicago PME Researchers Safety Committee works to address safety concerns at every level and includes representation from UChicago PME research groups, staff, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates.
UChicago PME Researchers Safety Committee
A list of the UChicago PME Researchers Safety Committee members and their lab affiliations is available to the UChicago community by accessing this link.
Contact us
Reach out to your lab’s safety contact or the Office of Research Safety.
Emergencies
For emergencies, dial 123 from any campus phone or 773.702.8181 from any other phone.
- The Office of Safety and Security manages emergencies for the campus and maintains procedures for evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown
- The UChicago Mobile Safety App allows users to directly call UCPD and CPD with the tap of an icon; send the user's location to UCPD with mobile blue light; access safety resources; and report a crime or speak to a dispatcher.
- cAlert is the University's electronic mass notification system. Users can adjust settings to receive alerts via text, phone calls, pagers, etc.
General Lab Safety Training and Forms
| Topic | Documentation |
|---|---|
| General Laboratory and Chemical Safety | Individual Training |
| Laboratory Considerations | |
| Onboarding New Researchers | |
| Close Out Checklist for Researchers Prior to Departure | |
| Lab Self Review Questionnaire | |
| Creating, Updating, and Printing Lab Placards | |
| Eyewash Log | |
| Biological Safety | Individual Training |
| Laboratory Considerations | |
| Animal Work | Individual Training |
| Laser Safety | Individual Training |
| Laboratory Considerations | |
| Office Safety | Individual Training |
| Office Considerations |
Safety Resources
High standards in laboratory safety are essential to conducting world-class research, and UChicago PME is committed to ensuring the safety and security in our laboratories. In partnership with the University of Chicago Physical Sciences Division, campus-wide offices, and our facilities, we work to ensure that all research conducted at UChicago PME is done safely and in accordance to institutional and federal guidelines. To that end, the following University partners provide safety resources for PME lab researchers:
- The Office of Research Safety handles all chemical, biological, radiological, and laser safety training on campus, offering expertise and services in safety matters, including the handling, storing, and disposing of materials.
- Office of Environmental Health and Safety handles fire and life safety, disability self-identifications in case of emergency, and many more programs.
- Joint Research Safety Initiative (JRSI) is a safety community run by students, postdocs, and research assistants with the goal of providing centralized and accessible safety and educational resources for students and faculty.
- SafeLAB Newsletter is a quarterly communication that provides information such as upcoming events, announcements, and policy changes.
Useful Safety Links
- UCAIR: Report non-emergency accidents or incidents online or via mobile app.
- Lab Safety Announcements listserv
- Safety Announcements listserv
Safety Posters
In the laboratories of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME), safety posters can help remind users of potential hazards and proper procedures or highlight important safety protocols. To request or submit a poster, contact UChicago PME Lab Safety Specialist JRSI.
To download a safety presentation, see JSRI’s Safety Moments.