CHIMERA is Risk Management & Safety’s comprehensive safety software platform, bringing together a variety of tools and modules that support the collection, management, and reporting of safety information across campus. The platform provides centralized access to important safety data and resources while helping streamline safety-related processes and improve the availability of information for the campus community.
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Available Modules and Tools
Chemical Inventory
Allows users to manage chemical inventory information, view and maintain inventory records, generate reports and hazard placards, and access Safety Data Sheets (SDS) associated with inventoried chemicals.
Inspections & Permits
Provides the tools and resources to create and manage various types of inspections, track corrective actions, generate reports, and support permitting workflows from submission through approval.
Equipment Management
Allows users to manage equipment information, conduct equipment inspections, and generate reports using customizable equipment definitions and inspection checklists.
Safety Training
Serves as the primary location for safety training, providing access to online and in-person training for faculty, staff, and enrolled students. The module supports training completion tracking, certification status, and management of required training and renewals.
Access to CHIMERA
CHIMERA is available to members of the UNLV campus community, including faculty, staff, enrolled students, researchers, laboratory personnel, and other authorized campus users. Access to data, areas, and resources relevant to a user's work can be requested based on their role and responsibilities.
User authentication is managed through UNLV ACE Accounts. Faculty and staff should register using their @unlv.edu email address. Students must be actively enrolled and should register using their @unlv.nevada.edu email address.
Additionally, access to chemical inventory areas is assigned based on the user's role and authorized areas. When requesting access to the chemical inventory module, users should identify the rooms or areas for which access is needed. Requests may require confirmation from the appropriate laboratory principal investigator (PI), supervisor, or other responsible party.
To register or self-onboard into CHIMERA, please visit the CHIMERA Registration page. For information about requesting access to other specific services, please contact our team at cism-group@unlv.edu.
CHIMERA is available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are also available through devices connected to the UNLV campus network, including UNLV Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or VPN, without requiring a CHIMERA login.