EHS Recognition Program for Labs

Rewards and Recognition for Labs

Principal Investigators, laboratory staff, and students should be recognized for demonstrating a constructive and proactive safety culture. EHS has developed a  recognition program to show our commitment in recognizing the labs and researchers.  This is a new program and implementation began in April 2024.

Research Lab Eligibility

All laboratories  that are audited by EHS are eligible for the awards described below and are automatically evaluated as part of this program. 

Criteria for review

• Performance on  safety audits. Labs with no deficiencies or those with few deficiencies that are corrected will receive favorable ratings.
• Prompt, appropriate response and implementation of corrective actions, where applicable.
• Collaboration with EHS and departmental Health & Safety Coordinators to resolve concerns and unsafe conditions. Labs will NOT be penalized for reporting incidents or spills. 
• Engagement in safety and demonstrating initiative to improve the lab safety culture among lab personnel.
• Innovations and exceptional performance in safety practices and culture.

Categories

Laboratory/Group

Research laboratories will be assessed and rated. Labs will be recognized for their Excellence in Safety with three labs receiving the Top Prize each year for outstanding performance among the recognized labs. 

 All awarded laboratories will receive the following:

• Excellence in Safety certificate for the lab
• Listing on EHS’s website.

Top prize for outstanding performance: TBD

Labs Noted for Excellence 

2024