Category Archives: EHSO

Environmental Health & Safety Office

Update: Training Modules Moved to BioRAFT

July 31, 2018

The following training modules can now be completed in BioRAFT: EHSO – Laser Safety – When existing laser systems are modified and new laser systems are added to lab, or at the discretion of the Laser Safety Officer (LSO). EHSO – Research Lab safety – ANNUAL EHSO – BBP for Researchers – ANNUAL EHSO – […]

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How to Prepare for Lab Moves and Close-Outs

July 31, 2018

Is your lab moving? Is your lab relocating to a new space? Is your lab closing-out and stopping research activities? If you answered YES to any of these questions, contact your EHSO Building Liaison. We are here to help make the transition smooth and easy. EHSO has recently updated the guidelines for Lab Moves, Relocations, […]

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Sharps Safety Starts With You!

July 31, 2018

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 62% – 88% of sharps injuries can be prevented simply by using safer medical devices. Researchers should always consider how to safely handle sharps and identify procedures and/or scenarios when a sharps injury could occur. By identifying when a sharps injury can occur, planned activities can […]

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Volunteers and Minors in Research Labs

July 31, 2018

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. Do You Have a Volunteer or Minor Coming to Participate in Research […]

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Report All Accidents, Incidents and Near-Misses

July 30, 2018

Where do I report if I am an undergraduate student? Undergraduate students performing research activities in the laboratory must promptly notify their supervisor and contact Emory University Student Health Services if there is an accident, incident or near-miss. Here is the link to Student Health Services: http://studenthealth.emory.edu/hs/about/patient_portal.html Employees who are injured on the job must […]

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Do I Need Respiratory Protection?

July 5, 2018

Emory has a commitment to its faculty and staff to keep them safe while they conduct the world renowned research that has made our name globally recognized. One of the hazards some our researchers face are airborne contaminants. These can be chemicals, animal dander, physical hazards (such as nanoparticles) and biological agents. Emory uses the […]

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Lab Findings: Avoid creating a biohazard risk for yourself, coworkers or other ancillary personnel

July 5, 2018

Early morning, during the month of May, EHSO was contacted by Building Residential Services (BRS) to notify us that one of the workers had found syringes with unshielded needles on the edge of a counter in a laboratory while they were collecting regular waste during the night shift. BRS provided the following picture: A close-up […]

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Research Lab Safety, BBP and Biosafety Training Modules Have Moved to BioRAFT

July 3, 2018

The following training modules can now be completed in BioRAFT: EHSO – Research Lab Safety – ANNUAL EHSO – BBP for Researchers – ANNUAL EHSO – Biosafety – EVERY THREE YEARS ✓ Log into BioRAFT: emory.bioraft.com. If you are due to update any of the training modules mentioned above, follow the prompts to update your training. […]

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EHSO Website Updates

May 31, 2018

The following documents were updated recently on the EHSO website: Research Safety documents: SAF-351 CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN: http://www.ehso.emory.edu/documents/saf-351-chemical-hygiene-plan.pdf USDA Applications – How do I apply for a USDA permit? http://www.ehso.emory.edu/research-safety/usda-applications.html

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DEA Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs

May 31, 2018

Updates Regarding Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs: The Office of Compliance has updated its Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs forms (available here). In addition to the updated forms, a new Self-Inspection Form and a new Controlled Substance Dilution Use Log are now available. The Office of Compliance FAQ document “State of Georgia and Federal Law […]

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