May 26, 2017
The Senior Research Safety Program Manager position supports the goal of providing the UMD research community with the guidance and tools they need to manage safety in their laboratories.
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May 10, 2017
The University of Maryland is committed to the safety of all individuals in its community. Get more information regarding camps and youth programs at UMD.
May 5, 2017
The Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk is proud to announce the SAFE initiative.
April 14, 2017
2016 Annual Report is available
April 3, 2017
Join ESSR for Maryland Day 2017 on Saturday, April 29! Our theme this year will be Safety At Home.
April 3, 2017
This position serves as the OSH Coordinator and reports to the Occupational Safety & Health Manager in the Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk.
March 31, 2017
Starting this year, the University of Maryland is taking a historic step on its journey toward carbon neutrality. President Loh has approved a strategy to eliminate the climate impact caused by university-related student, faculty, and staff air travel through a new Carbon Neutral Air Travel Initiative.
January 12, 2017
The Division of Administration and Finance has a brand new website featuring information about campus facilities, community engagement, public safety, and much more.
October 11, 2016
The Office of Research Safety publishes a new Safety Culture webpage with resources for the research community.
October 11, 2016
Mary Ann Rankin, Senior Vice President and Provost, Amitabh Varshney, Interim Vice President and Chief Research Officer and Carlo Colella, Vice President for Administration and Finance renew their commitment to a strong culture of safety by issuing the expanded "Expectations for Conducting Safe Research"
August 16, 2016
OSHA and the CDC provide the following information for mosquito prevention. Zika is a mosquito-borne illness. General mosquito prevention activities can reduce your risks.
August 13, 2016
The Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk (ESSR) has moved office locations from the Chesapeake Building to the Seneca Building located on Baltimore Avenue (Route 1.)
July 1, 2016
At the 27th annual SERMA Conference and Awards Presentation on Thursday, May 26, 2016 UMD won the Health and Safety Working Group Award of Excellence and an Injury Reduction Award.
January 11, 2016
I am so pleased to be returning to the University of Maryland as the Executive Director of Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk (ESSR.) This is a wonderfully exciting time for the University with record research funding, the addition of new campus facilities, a continuing increase in student enrollment, and membership in the Big Ten (Go Terps!), among many other initiatives and accomplishments. The very capable staff of ESSR are here to provide the University with excellent support and services in line with our vision of a campus where safety and sustainability are core values. I invite you to explore our website (www.essr.umd.edu) for additional information about our programs and resources. I hope to meet as many of you as possible and I look forward to hearing from you with your comments, questions, and suggestions. Sincerely, Maureen Kotlas
September 29, 2015
Our website has changed to www.essr.umd.edu.
January 28, 2014
ESSR has updated its Mission Statement, Vision and Values.
March 5, 2009
Federal and state safety agencies investigate after UCLA university officials failed to address lapses before a Dec. 29 chemical accident left a research assistant with fatal burns. Read more in the Los Angeles Times.