Safety Stratus is a modular health and safety management software system. Modules are developed progressively.
Safety Stratus is fully integrated into Single-Sign on. That is, you will use your NetID and password to login as you would any other UTK system; however, you will need to be added to the system by EHS first. If you do not yet have access we have created a simple process to be added. If you are a brand new PI contact us directly at SafetyStratus@utk.edu to request the creation of your Group.
| Sequence | Module | Notes |
| 1 | Chemical Inventory | This will be the primary way chemical inventory data is stored, accessed, and maintained for all hazardous chemical owners.
Launched. Non-research units being integrated in 2024-2025 |
| 2 | Biosafety |
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| 3 | Asset Management | This module will be used as the basis for the inventory of assets particular to health and safety. These include chemical fume hoods, portable fire extinguishers, and AEDs. Launch anticipated in May 2025. |
| 4 | Inspections |
This module will allow EHS to perform many types of inspections, audits, and surveys. Corrective Actions can be assigned, and completions can managed.
This will eventually replace systems such as iAuditor. It has been partially launched since 2024. It will be fully available across several inspection domains in May 2025. |
| 5 | Occupational Health | This module will manage permitted occupational health activities such as respiratory protection (RPP), medical monitoring, hearing conservation, and others.
RPP is expected to launch in May 2025. Full module completion will follow in 2025. |
| 6 | Industrial Hygiene (E-Forms) | Industrial Hygiene captures any industrial hygiene evaluations, such as air measurements, indoor air quality, sound level measurements, etc. It will be completed in 2025 |
| 7 | Incident Management | This module will allow EHS to manage many types of incidents and their respective corrective and preventative actions.
Campus community members could receive tasks based on findings. |
| 8 | Permit Authorizations (Permits & Document Workflows) | Permits will include elements such as hot work permits and confined space permits. It will be completed in 2025. |
| 9 | Hazard & Risk Assessments (LATCH) | This will allow for characterization and risk assessments for groups. (2025) |
| 10 | Training Tracking | This will allow for training tracking that cannot be accomplished via any otherwise existing means. With a training audience that spans employees and non-employees as well as multiple learning management systems, this tool will allow for a complete picture of compliance especially for our research labs. (2025) |
| 11 | Advanced Reporting & Analytics (Dashboards) | This will allow for custom dashboard and summary statistics across the various modules. Implementation will occur as needed with each module and completed at the conclusion of the whole implementation. (2025) |
Basic Organizational Structure
Content in Safety Stratus is organized by the university’s existing structure (college/department/unit/etc). The smallest unit is generally a research lab or a departmental unit. These are called “Groups“.
Request Access
In order to use Safety Stratus, you must first have been added to the system as a “General User“. If you are unable to login to Safety Stratus you will be provided a link to an access request form. EHS will process your access as soon as possible (generally within 1-2 working days). See button below if you need to request access.
Get Assigned a Role
Once you are established in the system you can be assigned a role, referred to as a “Roster Role“. Your group owner can assign your roster role, once you have access.
Roster Roles include:
- Group Owner: generally a lab principal investigator (PI) or a supervisor of a distinct unit (such as a Foreman).
- Group Manager: generally a person who reports to the Group Owner but has the authority to make changes to personnel and their roster roles in the system.
- Researcher: a person who works in a lab setting. This encompasses any research staff, graduate assistants, undergraduate researchers, etc.
- Staff: an employee in a non-research setting, such as Facilities Services, OIT, Parking and Transportation, etc.
- Deans, Associate Deans of Research (ADRs), Department Heads, and Lab Safety Advocates (LSAs) have roster roles preassigned by EHS.
Once you have a role in a group you will have access and permissions relative to your roster role and your specific group.
User Guides are available in Safety Stratus after login. We have made available some demonstration videos here:
Chemical Inventory Demo
Adding Locations (Building and Room numbers) to your Group
Locations have already been assigned to groups that possess chemicals. If you need additional rooms assigned to your group or any other room changes, please contact us at SafetyStratus@utk.edu and describe your change request.
User Guides are available in Safety Stratus after login. We have made available some demonstration videos here:
Biosafety Module Demo
If you are a new PI or Group Owner, please contact SafetyStratus@utk.edu with your lab/room locations, department, and NetID to set up a group prior to submitting an IBC registration.
A new system does not occur without challenges and questions, but we are here to help.
If seeking access to the system please use the “Request User Access to Safety Stratus” button below.
All other technical inquiries can be emailed to SafetyStratus@utk.edu.
If you already have access to Safety Stratus
Most Principal Investigators and Group Managers should already have access.
Login to Safety Stratus
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Lookup
Safety Stratus offers a no-login SDS lookup tool. You can look up an SDS that has been saved in the system.
SDS LookupMissing an SDS? Let us know. SafetyStratus@utk.edu.
If you cannot login to Safety Stratus
Gaining access to the system, does not give you access to all content. Your group owner will need to designate your group permissions. To request access to Safety Stratus you will need a valid NetID.
Request First Time User Access to Safety Stratus
Actions EHS Needs To Do For You
- If you are a new PI or Group Owner and need a group established
- If you need new locations/rooms added to your group.
Send us an email detailing your lab/room location, department, and NetID. If you are not the Group Owner or Manager all requests must be verified.
New PI/New Group Request