This page contains resources for helping your research succeed at WID, as well as information about laboratory safety.
Research Links
Lab Safety Links
Frequently Asked Questions
The Office of the Secretary of the Faculty maintains the Academic Calendar for the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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Federal agents are free to enter any public areas on campus, including most of the first floor of the Discovery Building. They must have a valid search warrant to enter a non-public area. Do not give your consent to allow an agent to enter a non-public area. Any areas of the Discovery Building that are accessed by a Wiscard are not public areas.
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Stay calm. Take enough time for yourself to think through and formulate your answers.
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If the agent approaches a WID student worker, the student should immediately get their supervisor and/or Sheila O’Brien (608-316-4338) at WID.
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Ask the agent for their name and to see their government issued badge. Most likely the agent will show you their badge without you asking. If not, it is your right to ask for this.
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Verify the agent’s identity and agency with badge.
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Ask the agent why they are on campus if they have not shared that information already.
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Ask the agent to have a seat in a public area of the first floor of the Discovery Building while you call the appropriate contact (UW’s Office of Legal Affairs). To be clear: do not give your consent to allow an agent to enter a non-public area even if they have a valid search warrant. Politely tell the agent to wait while you call the proper contact.
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Immediately call the Office of Legal Affairs at (608) 263-7400 and ask to speak with one of the attorneys. The OLA office number is answered 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Please also contact Sheila O’Brien at 608-316-4338, sgobrien@wisc.edu. If an agent is inquiring about someone who works for the Morgridge Institute for Research, the contact is Director of Human Resources Jill Walder, 608-316-4493.
The Researcher Toolkit is a resource for UW-Madison faculty, staff, and student researchers that points to helpful resources for each phase of your research project.
Please call Physical Plant Customer Service at 263-3333 and follow the prompt to speak with a live person.
If there is an emergency, please call 911.
If you are injured at work or develop a work-related illness, you should immediately seek medical care and notify your supervisor and/or lab manager.
Employees must complete an Employee’s Work Injury and Illness Report within 24 hours of an injury or illness. Email the completed form to Johnny Wertz.
Supervisors must complete a Supervisor Incident Analysis and Prevention Report within 1 work day of learning about an employee’s work-related injury or illness. Email the completed form to Johnny Wertz.
Have a question or concern about building safety? Contact Erin Badger
Discovery Building Training is available at uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3dVbLkD751b363Y.
First Aid Kits
Locations:
Each lab has 2 first aid kits
Each kitchenette has 1 first aid kit
The Town Center has 1 first aid kit
The Discovery Building EHS Specialist checks the kits in the kitchenettes and Town Center on a regular basis and refills contents as necessary. Labs are responsible for checking and maintaining their kits.
If you have questions, contact the EHS Specialist (DiscoveryEHS@warf.org)
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
An automated external defibrillator (or AED) is a portable electronic device that is used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. The AED checks the heart rhythm and, if needed, can send an electric shock to the heart to try and restore normal rhythm.
Locations:
Outside room B1166
Town Center Restroom Corridor
3rd floor Restroom Corridor
The EHS Specialist is responsible for the monthly check of the unit.
Utility Emergencies
If you experience a utility failure or malfunction, call PPCS (263-3333) immediately.
Examples: Power failure, water leak, loss of water, heating or air conditioning issues, etc.
Call PPCS (Physical Plant Customer Service) at 263-3333 and speak with a live person (do not leave a voicemail) if you have an issue that needs to be addressed urgently.
If calling PPCS after-hours, dial 0 after the prompt to be connected to UW Police and Security who will assist by assessing the situation and contacting the appropriate staff.
If you are involved in the packaging, shipping, or handling of hazardous materials, you need to be trained and certified. Each lab has a certified shipper. You can find a list of certified shippers here. You can become a certified shipper by taking Biosafety 207.
Before you ship something, fill out a shipping questionnaire, located in the FAST ticketing system. You might need a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) for the item you are shipping. The university has information on MTAs here. It’s important that we have clear documentation to protect intellectual property.
For UPS, contact Michelle Breuer.
For FedEx, contact To Be Determined Financial Specialist. For now, contact Michelle or Sheila.
For loading doc information and pickup times, contact Louis Allan.
If you will be doing any shipping of dangerous goods (any solid, liquid or gas that can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment) and have questions or concerns, please contact Erin Ennis, EHS Specialist.
The Researcher Toolkit is a comprehensive clearing house for research resources at UW-Madison.
Packages for WID should be addressed to 330 N Orchard St. All deliveries must go to the Loading Dock behind Morgridge Hall. Items cannot be delivered, held, or picked up at the Discovery Welcome Desk.
- Location: Johnson St side of Morgridge Hall, 1262 W Johnson St.
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm
- Contact: Louis Allan, louis.allan@wisc.edu
Click here for a document that you can share with vendors or suppliers.
The stockroom is in the lower level next to the main elevators. Click here to find out more about the supplies and services in the stockroom.
Here is a list of WID Shared Equipment, how it is scheduled, and who you should contact for use.
