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University of California, Office of the President (UCOP) supports a number of safety and risk management tools. Collectively this is know as Risk and Safety Solutions (RSS). UCSC EH&S utilizes a number of these tools to help manage research safety. Information about specific applications is provided below.
If you would like assistance with the online EH&S programs, contact EH&S at ehs@ucsc.edu or at (831) 459-2553.
- Away enables researchers to register work-based travel for insurance coverage and to print travel insurance ID cards
UC Away - Online system for submittal and management of Biological Use Authorization information.
Biosafety Information Online – BIO - Chemical inventory tool helping labs track and manage chemicals and facilitating accurate regulatory reporting to state and federal agencies.
UC Chemicals - Before flying your drone, on campus or for UCSC, you must submit a flight request using the UC Drones Tool. Flight plans are reviewed to verify compliance with Federal law and regulations, and to ensure operators are following established best practices.
Drones 
An online reporting tool used by an employee and supervisor to report a workplace injury.
Employer’s First Report of Injury – EFR- This tool is a replacement for FSTOP, it is a fillable document designed to help research groups generate a practical Field Safety Plan. A good field plan will inform participants of the potential risks and help them prepare.
Field Safety Tool – FST 
Self-assessment tool for identifying a lab’s hazards and PPE requirements.
Laboratory Hazard Assessment- Coordinates the routing of animal-related risk assessment and medical information to occupational health professionals for review and clearance.
Occupational Health Surveillance System – OHSS - Manages the complete lifecycle of the inspection process, with the ability to perform inspections using a tablet.
Inspect - Portal for online learning.
UC Learning Center - Provides tracking and tag generation to aid in proper and timely disposal of hazardous waste.
Waste, Accumulation, Storage and Tracking electronic – WASTe