Category: EHSO
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Healthy Habits to Help Protect Against Flu
Excerpted from https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/index.html The single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated each year. Flu vaccinations can be obtained from the local pharmacies. Most health insurances cover the cost for flu vaccination. In addition to the flu shot, healthy habits like staying home when you are…
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Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) Updates – September 2025
Authors: Kalpana Rengarajan PhD & Rashida Moore DVM As a result of the recent changes in research funding EHSO-Research Safety has received several requests for Biosafety approvals for new Just in Time (JIT) applications and other continuing/renewal funding. Please remember to submit protocols for renewal by the renewal submission date listed in the approval letter.…
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Can You Hear What I Hear?
Author: Carol Wilkins-Hall, Associate Director, Industrial Hygiene Manager, EHSO Protecting Your Hearing for a Healthier Future Have you ever caught yourself saying “What?” more times than you’d like to admit? Or noticed that you’re turning up the volume just a little higher than everyone else in the room? If you answered yes, you’re not alone.…
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Step by Step: Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls on Campus
Author: Tiffany Dothard, Assistant Director, EHSO Slips, trips, and falls can lead to serious injuries such as sprains, fractures, back injuries, and even traumatic brain injuries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, they are leading cause of all accidental deaths in the workplace, second only to motor vehicle accidents. With such a wide-ranging and…
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Breathe Easy: What You Should Know About Indoor Air Quality at Our University
Author: Carol Wilkins-Hall Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) plays a vital role in your comfort, concentration, and overall health while working or studying on campus. Poor air quality can lead to symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, or respiratory irritation. These issues are often preventable when identified early. While most buildings on campus maintain good air quality,…
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Electrical Safety at Emory: Ensuring a Safe Workplace
Authors: Nicole Campbell and Antwoine Giles Electrical hazards, such as blocked electrical panels and disconnects, damaged power cords, and improper use of extension cords, can lead to serious injuries, fires, and property damage. By adhering to safety regulations and implementing best practices, we can significantly reduce these risks. This article provides essential guidelines and safety…
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Beat The Heat: Preventing Heat Injuries at Emory
Author: Carol Wilkins-Hall, Associate Director (EHSO) As summer temperatures rise, the risk of heat-related illnesses increases for Emory University faculty, students, and staff. Whether you are working outdoors or in an indoor environment having temperatures in excess of 80°F, it is crucial to recognize the signs of heat stress and take preventive measures to stay…
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Environmental Health and Safety Office Updates (February 2025)
Authors: Kalpana Rengarajan, PhD & Rashida Moore DVM DCLAM The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) is working on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institute of Health (NIH) driven initiatives including downgrading of biocontainment requirements for SARS CoV-2 work and new guidelines for Dual Use Research of Concern. Also included is…
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Gene Drive: Risks and Benefits
Authors: Kalpana Rengarajan, PhD; Rashida Moore, DVM, DACLAM Gene drives refer to genetic elements that skew the pattern of inheritance of a given characteristic in sexually reproducing organisms. They can be used to spread a characteristic that can alter or even reduce the numbers of individuals in wild populations of a certain species. As they…