Safety at Iowa State University
Iowa State University strives to ensure the safety of students, employees and visitors to its facilities. Environmental Health and Safety works to minimize dangers and provide information to encourage a safe environment.
It is essential that students, employees and visitors heed safety precautions to prevent accidents and report any incidents to the proper personnel. Please take the time to view information related to your activity and location.
Students
Campus and Classroom
Building Emergency Maps | Emergency Contacts |
Emergency / Safety Information | Emergency Response Poster (PDF) |
Residence Safety | Study Abroad |
Workplace Safety
Accident Reporting | Animals |
Ergonomics | Personal Protective Equipment |
Shops | Violence-Free University Policy |
Weather |
Faculty and Staff
Teaching
Building Emergency Maps | Classroom Safety |
Emergency Contacts | Emergency Reponse Poster (PDF) |
Study Abroad |
Workplace Safety
Accident Reporting | Animals |
Ergonomics | Personal Protective Equipment |
Shops | Violence-Free University Policy |
Weather |
Researchers
Laboratory Safety
Animal Research | Biological Research |
EH&S Research Support Checklist (PDF) | EH&S Training |
Laboratory Safety | Laboratory Safety Manual |
Laser Research | Radiation Research |
Waste & Recycling |
Research Support Services
Visitors to Iowa State University
Campus Information
Building Emergency Maps | Emergency Contacts |
Emergency Reponse Poster (PDF) | Violence-Free University Policy |
Weather |
Farms
Farm Safety
Animals | Farm Safety for Just Kids |
Farm Safety Resources | Shop Safety |
Tractor Safety | Tractor Safety Guidelines |
Iowa State University Extension
Extension Resources
ISU Extension Farm Safety Publications | ISU Extension Safe Farm |
Food Safety
CDC Food Safety | FDA Food Website |
ISU Extension Food Safety | Partnership for Food Safety Education |
USDA Food Safety |
Family Safety
Farm Safety for Just Kids |
College Safety Sites
Agriculture and Life Sciences | Human Sciences |
Veterinary Medicine |
Department Safety Sites
Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering | Electrical & Computer Engineering |
Food Science & Human Nutrition |
Government Agencies
Center for Disease Control - Histoplasmosis (bird droppings) | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) |
Other Agencies
National Fire Protection Association |
Contacts
- Work-related injuries: Report immediately (no matter how minor) to your supervisor.
- Safety-related questions: Contact EH&S at 515-294-5359.