Safety Equipment

Our mission is to support excellent, innovative education and research by facilitating safety success and empowering UT Dallas community members to minimize risks and implement safe practices.

One of the ways to accomplish this mission is to provide guidance, training, maintenance, and troubleshooting for various types of safety equipment in the laboratories and across campus.

Fume Hoods

Safety is the primary function of fume hoods. Proper performance and use of the fume hood are essential in providing safety to the user and other laboratory personnel. They exhaust toxic, flammable, noxious, or hazardous fumes and vapors by capturing, diluting, and exhausting these materials through the ductwork. If used correctly, fume hoods also provide spill containment and physical protection against fire and explosion. 

For more information, please visit the Fume Hoods webpage.

Eyewashes & Safety Showers

Eyewash stations, safety showers, and drench hoses provide immediate decontamination for individuals exposed to hazardous substances. They are critical in labs, workshops, and any area where chemicals or biohazards are used.

For more information, please visit the Eyewashes & Safety Showers webpage.

Biosafety Cabinets

A biosafety cabinet (BSC) is a specialized containment device designed to protect laboratory personnel, the environment, and the work being performed from exposure to hazardous biological agents.