Safety and Ancillary Committees

Resources for Researchers
Getting Started: A Guide to Doing Research at Rush
Funding and Proposals
Pivot
Philanthropic Funding Opportunities
Limited Submission Opportunities
Other Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities Archive
Proposal Development and Submission
Industry Sponsored Clinical Trials
Federal Requirements for Reporting Foreign Influence in Research
Pilot Project Funding Opportunities
Awards and Finances
Setting Up Your Award
Managing Your Expenses
Progress Reports
No-Cost Extensions
Conducting Effort Reporting
Closing Out Your Award
Rush Financial Statements
Research Agreements
Data Management
REDCap: What it is. How to use it.
Electronic Research Notebook
Leaf
Commercialization
Commercialization Frequently Asked Questions
From Invention to Revenue: the Tech Transfer Process at a Glance
Types of Licensing and Commercialization Agreements
Safety and Ancillary Committees
Animal Care and Use
Biological Safety
Chemical Safety
Radiation Safety
Institutional Review Boards
118 Non-Human Subjects Research Determinations: What You Need to Know
Monitoring Informed Consent, HIPAA and Consent Process
Protection of Human Subjects
Facilities, Space and Equipment
Upcoming Events and Training Sessions
Mock Study Section
Tech Transfer Research Seminar Series
Trainee Research Day 2024
Provost's Research Seminar Series
Data Science Seminar Series
Early Career Investigator Seminar Series
Past Events
Researching During COVID-19
Research Offices and Contact Information
Research Regulatory Operations
Resources for Researchers
Getting Started: A Guide to Doing Research at Rush
Funding and Proposals
Pivot
Philanthropic Funding Opportunities
Limited Submission Opportunities
Other Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities Archive
Proposal Development and Submission
Industry Sponsored Clinical Trials
Federal Requirements for Reporting Foreign Influence in Research
Pilot Project Funding Opportunities
Awards and Finances
Setting Up Your Award
Managing Your Expenses
Progress Reports
No-Cost Extensions
Conducting Effort Reporting
Closing Out Your Award
Rush Financial Statements
Research Agreements
Data Management
REDCap: What it is. How to use it.
Electronic Research Notebook
Leaf
Commercialization
Commercialization Frequently Asked Questions
From Invention to Revenue: the Tech Transfer Process at a Glance
Types of Licensing and Commercialization Agreements
Safety and Ancillary Committees
Animal Care and Use
Biological Safety
Chemical Safety
Radiation Safety
Institutional Review Boards
118 Non-Human Subjects Research Determinations: What You Need to Know
Monitoring Informed Consent, HIPAA and Consent Process
Protection of Human Subjects
Facilities, Space and Equipment
Upcoming Events and Training Sessions
Mock Study Section
Tech Transfer Research Seminar Series
Trainee Research Day 2024
Provost's Research Seminar Series
Data Science Seminar Series
Early Career Investigator Seminar Series
Past Events
Researching During COVID-19
Research Offices and Contact Information
Research Regulatory Operations

Rush University is committed to supporting a safe environment for all members of our academic community. Our research administration provides the knowledge and resources to ensure that research at Rush advances scientific knowledge in a safe and responsible manner. 

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Ancillary Committees

Learn about the ancillary committees below, or for additional information visit the Rush Research Portal (Rush login and training required)

Animal care and use
Biological safety
Chemical safety
Radiation safety

 

Safety Policies

Visit PolicyTech (Rush login required) to view policies relevant to research safety:

  • Annual Mandatory Education
  • Biohazard Material Spills
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
  • Compressed Gas Cylinder
  • Education Policy for Investigators and Relevant Research Personnel
  • Emergency Eyewash and Shower Station
  • Employee Injury and Illness Prevention and Reporting
  • Hazard Communication
  • Hazardous Drug Handling, Disposal, and Spill Control Procedures
  • Hazardous Material, Dangerous Goods Shipping
  • Hazardous Materials Spills
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Regulated Medical Waste (RMW)
  • Standard Precautions

Safety Resources

Visit the InsideRush Laboratory Safety website (Rush login required) to view:

  • Laboratory Safety Manual
  • Laboratory Safety Self Inspection Checklist
  • 3E Online Chemical Inventory Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Library
    • All Rush users can view the SDS library. Contact OSD at occsafety@rush.edu to obtain 3E Online editing privileges. SDSs can also be obtained from 3E by phone at (800) 451-8346.
  • Chemical Hygiene Plan
  • Chemical Waste Management Manual
  • Formaldehyde Safety Program