Category: EHSO

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In this and future editions of The Lab Rat Newsletter, EHSO will provide quick overviews of the current hazard communication standard. The goal is to remind laboratory personnel of the information these pictograms are communicating regarding hazards in the laboratory.

USDA Inspectors on Campus

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USDA inspectors visited Emory University in recent weeks. We’d like to remind you to notify the Biosafety Office when external inspectors arrive or are anticipated. Please contact the USDA liaison Alaina Whitton (Alaina.whitton@emory.edu) for any comments or questions.

New Document Updates

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EHSO has launched three updated documents and a brand new Forms / Documents page on the EHSO website. Visit http://ehso.emory.edu/documents/ for an easy way to search for and filter through all EHSO documents. Are You a Supervisor? Check out the updated Principal Investigator’s Guide to EHS. We shortened it, updated it, and added…

Research Safety Administrative Requirements

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Training: Please ensure that your training is up to date. Do not use Internet Explorer and follow the directions in the ELMS guide provided below: http://ehso.emory.edu/content-guidelines/ELMSCourseCompletionGuide.pdf Training Module Who Needs to Update the Training Module Course Code in ELMS How Often? Research Lab Safety Training · All personnel working in a research space at…

BioRAFT Updates for Protocols Due in January, February & March

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Lab Registration Investigators are being prompted to update their biological registrations in 2017. Things to remember: Complete the Lab Hazards Assessment Update your Members list, ensure that all job description for use of biological agents and chemical hazards are up to date Upload the Corrective Action Plan for the 2017 lab self-inspection Confirm spaces and…

FDA Ban on Powdered Medical Gloves

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What? Powdered surgeon’s gloves, powdered patient examination gloves, and absorbable powder for lubricating a surgeon’s glove have been banned by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Why? These “medical devices” pose a significant risk to healthcare workers and patients. What is the scope of the rule? The ban applies to devices manufactured, in storage, or…

GHS Classification & Labeling of Chemicals Pt. 5

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In this and future editions of The Lab Rat Newsletter, EHSO will provide quick overviews of the current hazard communication standard. The goal is to remind laboratory personnel of the information these pictograms are communicating regarding hazards in the laboratory.

Use Correct Containers for Dry Ice Storage

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This picture is from a container that exploded due to improper dry ice storage. Dry ice should be stored inside of an insulated container such as a Styrofoam cooler or ice bucket to allow it to sublimate. If your lab has access to a dry icechest, place excess dry ice inside that. See the article…

Reminder: Managing Chemical Waste in Labs

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