Research & Academic Safety Committee (RASC)

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Mission – To support the UM researchers by reducing burden while also increasing adherence to research safety requirements, based on feedback.


  1. About the Initiative & Safety Committees
    The Research Safety First Initiative launched in 2022 as a new phase in the partnership between UM, EHS and RASC.
  2. Safety Policies & Updates
    RASC strives to provide the research community with policies and updates to better enhance the safety and wellbeing of our faculty, staff and students.
  3. Research Safety Resources
    RASC offers a variety of resources including communication resources and photography guidelines for depicting research safely.