Occupational health program

The University of Nevada, Reno Environmental Health & Safety Occupational Health Program provides information and resources for personnel who have potential occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals, environments, and biological agents.

The Occupational Health Surveillance System (OHSS) is a computer-based system for conducting a risk assessment and corresponding medical evaluation for employees with exposure to animal biohazards, other workplace or laboratory exposures and required/voluntary use of respirators.

Personnel wearing respirators, either voluntarily or required, must be fit tested before the respirator is used in the workplace. Contact the Industrial Hygienist, Christa Hartman, at cristahartman@unr.edu or (775) 327-5192 to set up an appointment at the respiratory fit testing room in the Applied Research Facility, room 212.

Personnel who wish to decline participation in occupational health surveillance, the respiratory protection program, hearing conservation, hepatitis B vaccination, etc., should contact the Med Safety Officer, Andy Giddings, at (775) 327-2326 or jgiddings@unr.edu.

To begin your occupational health and risk assessment, visit the Occupational Health Surveillance System (OHSS) overview page.