RESEARCH & ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY

The Office of Research and Environmental Safety (RES), a unit of University Research Services & Administration (URSA) which is under the Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development, works closely with federal, state and local agencies to maintain compliance with regulations and guidelines, Georgia State policies, and industry standards related to laboratory and environmental health and safety.

SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENTS

New EPA Regulation for Methylene Chloride Usage

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule regulating methylene chloride also known as Dichloromethane (DCM) under the […]

New Ergonomics Program for Researchers

The Research Occupational Health Program is excited to begin providing ergonomic assessments for laboratory personnel. Ergonomics questions were recently added […]

Emergency Contacts

In the event of a chemical, biological or radiological emergency, call our Safety Hotline: 404-413-3540.

If you have a radiological emergency and someone cannot be reached at this number, please review our Emergency Phone Numbers.

IN THE EVENT OF A RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY, CONTACT:
Quintena Tinson, Radiation Safety Officer	(404) 413-3568
If Quintana Tinson is unavailable, please contact GSU Police	(404) 413-3333

GEORGIA EMERGENCY RADIOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE TELEPHONE NUMBERS
During Business Hours	(404) 362-2675
24-hour Radiological Assistance	(404) 656-4863
Outside Atlanta, Within Georgia Toll-Free Number	1-800-241-4113

For a life-threatening emergency, seek immediate medical treatment at the nearest emergency room. For assistance dial 404-413-3333 (on campus) or 911 (off campus).

LABORATORY & CHEMICAL SAFETY

BIOLOGICAL SAFETY

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RADIATION & LASER SAFETY

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ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

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Find Training

Access training and instructional resources for conducting research.

VIEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Find Resources

Find policies, forms, labels and more in our resource library.

SEARCH OUR LIBRARY

Report Compliance Issues

Georgia State promotes a culture of research compliance and integrity.

SUBMIT A REPORT

Contact Us

Danielle Daniely, PhD, MPH, RBP, CBSP
Asst. Vice President, Research and Environmental Safety Programs
404-413-3567
[email protected]

Sheres Johnson, CHMM, CSMM
Assistant Director, Research and Environmental Safety Programs
404-413-3539,
[email protected]

Not sure who to contact?
Chemical and Environmental Safety, Training, Chematix inquiries: [email protected]
Biosafety inquiries: [email protected]
Radiation Safety inquires: [email protected]

Laboratory & Chemical Safety

Jamar Simmons
Chemical Safety Officer
404 413-3535
[email protected]

Reggie Sanders, MS, CHMM
Chemical Safety Specialist, Senior
404-413-3565
[email protected]

Nicolas Golden
Chemical Safety Specialist, Senior
404-413-3667
[email protected]

Biological Safety

Sandie Wold, MS
Biosafety Officer
404-413-3528
[email protected]

Elizabeth Coffee, MS
Biosafety Officer, Senior
404-413-5626
[email protected]

Joshua Jones, MS
Biosafety Specialist, Senior
404-413-3562
[email protected]

Samatha Spencer, MS
IACUC / IBC Compliance Officer
404-413-3515
[email protected]

Radiation Safety

Elbertino Dennis
Radiation Safety Officer, Senior
404-413-3568
[email protected]

Andralyn Davenport
Research Safety Specialist
404-413-4069
[email protected]

Environmental Safety

Stephen Johnson
Environmental Programs Officer
404-413-3546
[email protected]

Sierra Sutton
Research Safety Specialist
404-413-3359
[email protected]

Research Occupational Health

Andrew Murray, MSN, ANP-BC, COHN-S
Research Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Office: 404-413-6674
Emergency: 404-441-1822
[email protected]
MMPVAE Email: [email protected]

Perimeter Campus Laboratory Safety

Secret Rhynes, MPH
Research Safety Officer
404-413-6670
[email protected]