In Your Workplace

Faculty and staff should be mindful of potentially harmful substances that may exist in a workplace and take advantage of the evaluative services available from the Office of Environment, Health & Safety to manage your safety concerns.

  • Accident Reporting
    3/23/20
    UB strives to maintain safe workplaces. In spite of best efforts, you may suffer a work-related injury, illness or disability at work that makes you eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
  • Asbestos and Lead
    3/23/20
    Tests for lead based paint or asbestos in building materials on campus are conducted in accordance with federal and state regulations.
  • Ergonomics
    3/23/20
    Get help in setting up your work space in an ergonomically correct manner.
  • Food Serving
    11/19/20
    All campus events where food is served or sold must have an approved Food Service Permit.
  • Indoor Environmental Quality
    3/23/20
    Indoor air can be affected by many conditions in the workplace. Learn what affects air quality and how to request an air quality evaluation.
  • Mold
    3/23/20
    Get facts about mold and learn what to do if you see it in your work area.
  • Noise
    3/23/20
    Information about noise in your workplace.
  • Respiratory Protection
    3/23/20
    Get help in obtaining an appropriate respirator, based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which you are exposed at your workplace.
  • Visual and Performing Arts
    3/23/20
    How to minimize hazards in the art world.