From bike safety and maximum allowable quantities to personal safety and food safety, each week highlights practical ways to reduce risk and build a safer community through engaging events, expert guidance and helpful tools.
After more than 25 years in environmental health and safety, Tarran Richardson retires from UC Davis with a legacy of dedication, expertise, and impact. From supporting critical operations at the Medical Center Blood Bank to shaping campuswide safety programs, his work strengthened laboratory and workplace safety while leaving a lasting impression on colleagues and the broader campus community.
Safety Services has achieved a remarkable 99% compliance rate with this Cal/OSHA requirement, after redesigning the annual IIPP process to be more efficient and user-friendly.
The Safety Star for this quarter is awarded to the TRACS Supervisors team — Juan Cabrera, Rachel La Valley, Kelly Sison, Jessie Hammack, Allister Reyes, Matt Stone, Charlotte Cuevas, and Maria Montano — from the Office of Research, Teaching and Research Animal Care Services (TRACS), for their outstanding commitment to workplace safety and leadership.
Fume hoods are essential for maintaining a safe research environment. When they are temporarily shut down for maintenance or testing, they no longer provide protection and all work involving hazardous materials must stop.
Beginning in May 2026, all UC Davis vehicles — both Department-Controlled Vehicles (DCVs) and Fleet-leased vehicles — must be inspected annually by Fleet Services.
UC Davis added a new electric box truck to support campus logistics, funded by the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District. The truck replaces a gas-powered vehicle, helping reduce emissions, lower campus vehicle traffic, and support sustainability efforts like the Last Mile Initiative.
While it is tempting to reuse manufacturer containers once you have depleted the hazardous material inside, it is important to understand and follow proper regulatory requirements for managing your “empty” containers.
While the core purpose of this resource remains the same—preventing injury when using portable torches—this updated version includes new visual aids and expanded detail to help users better understand portable torch safety.
Safety Services has updated multiple SafetyNets and issued new guidance to help departments better manage safety risks, meet training requirements, and protect personnel across campus operations, laboratories, and field work.
Nov. 12 - 21: This program lets students and employees donate qualified food and essential items to The Pantry instead of paying an eligible parking citation or invoice fee.
On October 22, members of the UC Davis research community gathered in the Student Community Center to celebrate the winners of the 2025 Lab Safety Awards, an event that recognized the people and practices keeping UC Davis research safe, responsible, and forward-thinking.
Bryce Council has been named Executive Director of Transportation Services at UC Davis, following a nationwide search. He will begin his new role on November 1.
Safety Services is excited to announce the release of our latest SafetyNet #156, A Guide to Selecting the Right Surge Protector. This comprehensive guide is essential for anyone seeking to safeguard their valuable electronic equipment against voltage spikes.
