Emergency Info
In the event of a fire, serious injury, or other life-threatening situation, call 911 FIRST.
It is important to report any injury or personal exposure.
- Call 512-471-3511, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F
- After hours dial 911 to contact UT Police
- Notify us of an incident
- Concerned about a hazardous condition or behavior? Report it here.
Food Sanitation
EHS is responsible for drinking water quality and food safety inspections of food vendors and kitchen facilities on campus. Learn about our process, review requirements and guidelines, and fill out permitting forms.
Training
EHS offers a variety of online, instructor-led, and specialty training for the UT Austin staff, faculty, and students that meet regulatory and policy requirements and support a culture of safety.
UT HERD
UT HERD (previously EHS Assistant) is the new database app that manages laboratory evaluations, personnel, and chemical inventory.
Lab Safety Awareness Week: February 8-12, 2027
To promote a strong culture of laboratory safety, EHS is joining the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) and colleges and universities nationwide in recognizing Lab Safey Awareness Week (LSAW).
Heat Stress
Students, faculty, and staff who are exposed to excessive heat or who work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress.
Important Notice: Nitric Acid Container Failure
Identified Issue: In the fall of 2019 and spring of 2021 the handle of a concentrated nitric acid container fell off while a researcher was moving the container. This resulted in nitric acid spilling onto the floor and in one case splashing on the leg of the researcher. In both instances, the nitric acid container was approximately two years past its expiration date.
Updated OH 202 Requirement
An updated OH 202 Hazardous Waste Management course is now available in UT Learn. This course reflects changes in waste management at the University and updated regulations. All employees are required to complete the updated course after January 12, 2022. If you have previously taken OH 202, please follow the OH 202 instructions to make sure your transcript reflects the new date of training.