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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Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Pick-Up
(312) 942-7233 (2-SAFE)
Online RMW Service Request (RUSH login required)Sharps Container Replacement
Mon - Fri, business hours (7:00am - 3:00pm)(312) 942-7233 (2-SAFE)
Sharps Container Replacement
Weekends, holidays, after hours (3:00 pm - 7:00 am)(312) 942-6000 pager #3503
Chemical Waste
(312) 942-7233 (2-SAFE)
Radioactive Waste
(312) 947-0047
(312) 942-6000 pager #7583Pharmaceuticals, Chemotherapy & Narcotics
(312) 942-7233 (2-SAFE)
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Visit OSD on InsideRUSH (RUSH login required)
OSD Main
(312) 942-7233 (2-SAFE)
occsafety@rush.eduEric Sondergaard
Laboratory Safety OfficerOSD Emergency On-Call Pager
(312) 942-6000 pager #3503
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Learn more about biological safety
Ed Blazek, PhD
Biological Safety OfficerChristine VanTubbergen, MPH
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Visit Radiation Safety on InsideRUSH (RUSH login required)
Radiation Safety/Laser Safety Main
Heather Merchantz, CNMT, NMTCB(RS), RT(N)
Radiation Safety OfficerChristina Sammet, PhD
Laser Safety Officer (interim)Radiation Safety Emergency On-Call Pager
(312) 942-6000 pager #7583
Radioactive Material Spill
(312) 942-6000 pager #7583
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Learn more about chemical safety
Eric Sondergaard
Chemical HygieneLarge Chemical Spill
(312) 942-7233 (2-SAFE)
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Learn more about facilities, space and equipment
Parisa Mascorro
Laboratory Services ManagerAleksandra Danilovic
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Employee Health and Corporate Services Main
In the event of employee injury/illness:
- Notify your supervisor
- Report to Employee Health (475 Atrium Building, Mon - Fri, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm) or the Emergency Department (weekends/holidays, 5:00 pm - 7:30 am)
- Complete an Online Employee Injury Report Form (RUSH login required)
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Learn more about safety and security at RUSH
RUMC Security
RUMC Security (Emergency)
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MCE Main
(312) 942-3499 (2-FIXX)
Submit an online service request (Rush login required)Emergency & Urgent Work Orders
(312) 942-3499 (2-FIXX)
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EVS Main
(312) 942-2532 (2-CLEAN)
Follow up on service requests with
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IS Main
(312) 942-4357 (2-HELP)
help@rush.edu
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Facilities Issues
(312) 942-3499 (2-FIXX)
Medical Equipment Issues
Interpreter Services
Interpre Talk -
RUMC Security
Fire Emergency (CODE RED)
(312) 942-5111 and/or fire alarm pull station
Poison Control Center
Emergency Page Operator
Confidential Compliance Reporting
Crisis Counseling
RUMC Hospital Operations Administrator (HOA)
(312) 942-6000 pager #7123
Ancillary Committees
Learn about the ancillary committees below, or for additional information visit the RUSH Research Portal (RUSH login and training required)
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