Research Safety First, Safety Everyday
Safety, in all academic and research endeavors throughout campus, is a core institutional value at the University of Michigan. Exceptional research means safe research and all campus community members working to ensure that safety is prioritized in U-M research environments every day. The dedication of U-M’s research community is essential to keeping research safe and for elevating the university’s reputation as a global leader in research and scholarship.
Being safe at the University of Michigan requires a positive safety culture where we learn from mistakes and near-misses to improve and prevent future occurrences. It is vital for all research staff, students and faculty to report all “incidents” including near misses, injuries resulting from your activities, non-compliance with safety and environmental rules and any generally unsafe work conditions so that we can learn and grow. After an incident is reported, EHS will investigate the cause, implement corrective actions and share best practices with others.
OVERVIEW
Through their research and creative work in science, engineering, health, social science, humanities, public policy and the arts, universities seek a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
As a public university, the University of Michigan has a special obligation to ensure that society benefits from the knowledge, insights and other products that arise. The translation of intellectual work to public benefit can take many paths, including undergraduate and graduate education, papers and books, clinical practice, technology licensing and works of art.
Through these processes, universities serve as the foundation of our nation’s economic vitality and quality of life. U-M is committed to enhancing and accelerating the transfer of the results of its work to the public good.