Author: Beth Savoy
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Summer Clothing and Lab Safety
The weather is warming up, and while shorts and sandals are great if you are spending time outside, it is important to be properly dressed when working in a laboratory. Follow the required safety practices from the Chemical Hygiene Plan to protect yourself from hazardous materials, falling objects and other lab hazards. Tip: On hot summer…
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New Laboratory Inspection Infographic
To make the annual process easier, EHSO recently published a new laboratory inspection infographic to clarify all parts of the process for labs. Please visit ehso.emory.edu/programs/research-biosafety, and click on the “Laboratory Inspection Program” link for more.
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Preparing for Lab Moves & Close-Outs
EHSO guidelines for lab decommissioning: http://www.ehso.emory.edu/content-guidelines/LabDecommissioningGuidelines.pdf Proper Laboratory Decommissioning: ensures that the vacated space is in a stable and known condition, safe for individuals unfamiliar with the laboratory to enter. reduces disposal costs associated with unwanted and unknown hazardous materials, and encourages sustainability through redistribution of unwanted, useable laboratory equipment and supplies. Ultimate responsibility for…
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Registering Volunteers & Minors in the Lab
Summer is a great time for students to gain valuable laboratory experience through volunteering or internships. Because student volunteers and/or minors may be unaware of hazards and risks associated with working in a laboratory, Emory University policies require training before entering a lab. Minors and Volunteers: Emory Policies 4.83 and 7.21 How does Emory define…
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In the News: UW-Madison Fined $56,000 in Airport Hazmat Incident
by Tony Gail, WKOW. Original Publication: http://bit.ly/1T9GaiD MADISON (WKOW) — Federal Aviation Administration officials say UW-Madison was fined $56,000 after a university researcher put hazardous materials in luggage and checked the baggage onto a flight, only to have TSA screeners intercept the cargo. Officials say the material included research-grade alcohol, which FAA spokesperson Tony Molinaro calls “highly flammable.” Officials say…
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Chemical Management Campaign
EHSO recently launched a new campaign to help researchers reclaim space, reduce exposure, and avoid incidents and spills related to hazardous chemicals. In the coming weeks, you may see posters within the research buildings regarding this campaign. Researchers are encouraged to evaluate their current hazardous chemicals by considering the following questions: How does my lab…
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Fire Safety in Laboratories: Working with Hot Plates
A recent fire occurred on campus that caused substantial damage to a chemical fume hood. Many of the components of this important engineering control will have to be replaced. The cause of the fire is suspected to be due to a defect in the hot plate that was used. To continue our discussion on hot…