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While safety is a shared responsibility, Environmental Health and Safety plays a special role. Our team members provide expert guidance, build lasting partnerships, and offer practical solutions to complex challenges. With a strong focus on removing barriers and reducing risk, we help drive both individual and organizational success. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our services, programs, and resources. Please reach out with questions, concerns, or ideas.

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Safer Together: Strengthening Lab Safety One Bottle at a Time

MU EHS frequently finds improper chemical storage during lab inspections, often involving incompatible materials placed together. Following a few simple practices—such as labeling containers, maintaining an accurate inventory, understanding hazard classes, and storing chemicals by classification—helps prevent leaks, spills, and dangerous reactions while keeping your lab Safer Together.

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The Receiving End: A Look at Mizzou's Hottest Deliveries

How does radioactive material safely arrive on a busy campus? It’s a key responsibility of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), supervised and regulated by our dedicated Radiation Safety Staff. From the moment a package arrives to its final decommissioning, we have rigorous protocols in place. Our Radiation Safety Specialist explains the process.

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Pressure Relief for Labs: Venting Caps

Environmental Health & Safety, in collaboration with MURR Safety Staff, is introducing venting caps to improve laboratory safety across campus. These specialized caps prevent dangerous pressure buildup in chemical waste containers, helping reduce the risk of spills, ruptures, and exposure incidents. By adopting this simple safeguard, researchers can better protect themselves, their work, and the university environment.

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