Clinical Safety – Programs & Services
Please see below for information about the Clinical Safety programs and services of most relevance to you.
Asbestos Safety
Information about the potential health risks of asbestos exposure, including the increased risk to smokers, and the Boston University/Boston Medical Center Asbestos Management Plan
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Radiation SafetyFor assistance during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM), please call 617-358-7688.
For assistance outside of business hours, please call the Control Center at 617-358-4144.
Boston University, Boston Medical Center, and its affiliates have a robust radiation safety program to oversee the safe use of all sources of radiation in variety of settings. The radiation safety program is maintained by the Division of Medical Physics and Radiation Safety (DMPRS). If you have any questions or concerns regarding the radiation safety program please reach out to the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
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Fit Testing
Sign up for a fit test or find out more about getting trained on using a respirator on the Research Support site.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM)
Occupational Health
Find information about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses for the employees of Boston University at the
BU Occupational Health Center.
Research Occupational Health Program (ROHP)
Find resources for BU and BMC’s scientific community about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of research-related injuries and illnesses at
ROHP.