Michigan Engineering
Safety & Security
CoE Safety
Fostering a safe environment is a key priority at the College of Engineering (CoE). The links on this website will help you follow established processes to keep yourself and our whole community safe.
Campus Safety
Contacts
Call 911 in an emergency.
For non-emergency situations, call the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) at (734) 763-1131.
Information on potential criminal activity also may be reported anonymously by calling the University’s Anonymous Tip Line at (800) 863-1355.
Inform the College of Engineering Emergency Planning and Response Team (EPART) of safety issues at CoE-EPART@umich.edu.
Policies & Reporting
U-M Standard Practice Guide, the official repository for institution-wide policies and procedures
Resources
DPSS Prevention & Education Safety Tips
Includes guidance for what to do in the event of an active attacker, fire, severe weather, and more
Tips from the Division of Public Safety & Security (DPSS)
Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative.
If you see something, say something. Report suspicious behavior. Call 911.
Avoid providing building access to people you do not know or anybody who makes you feel unsafe.
Walk with a trusted friend or co-worker when possible.
Research and Academic Laboratory Safety
Contacts
For safety/environmental concerns, call Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) at
(734) 647-1143 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. For after-hour emergencies, call the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) at 911 or (734) 763-1131.Inform the College of Engineering Safety (CoESafe) Committee with any research and academic laboratory safety concerns or questions at coe-safety-committee-chair@umich.edu.
Research and Academic Laboratory Safety Tips
Never work alone in a research or academic laboratory setting. Always institute a Buddy System, especially when working after normal building hours.
Committees
The mission of the College of Engineering Safety Committee (CoESafe) is to serve as the primary body for implementing the College’s Laboratory and Research Safety Accountability Plan, providing a structure and venue for reporting safety issues, and discussing safety culture initiatives and programs.
The mission of the College of Engineering Emergency Planning and Response Team (EPART) is to provide planning, direction, and oversight of College safety and security initiatives for crisis management, business process continuity, and the protection of our community.
