A curated resource from the U-M Library, this Research Guide is designed specifically for Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) faculty, fellows, and residents. The Guide provides links to frequently used veterinary medicine resources from the...

The purpose of this document is to define minimum standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with research animals at the University of Michigan for the purpose of preventing or controlling personnel exposure to zoonotic...

Maintained by the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), this webpage contains important information about protective equipment for working with animals. For more information about the level of PPE required based on the level of...

The U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) collects and processes the biological waste generated at U-M. Lab directors (faculty/lab managers/supervisors) must follow the EHS protocols for proper disposal of biological waste to help...

The University of Michigan (U-M) Biosafety Manual is a resource for information, guidelines, policies, and procedures that will encourage safe research and eliminate, or reduce, the potential for exposure to biohazards. The information presented...

This flowchart outlines the processes used by the Animal Care & Use Program to determine the appropriate containment housing level(s) for study teams using hazards in their animal studies. The document includes helpful information about required...

Maintained by the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), the Radiation Safety webpage contains information about the following topics: Radiation safety forms Overview of radiation safety training requirements Information about...

This printable chart describes the color (red, blue, yellow, green, and clear), function, and orientation (horizontal or vertical) of each acetate that the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine ( ULAM ) uses to communicate important information about...