Category Archives: EHSO

Environmental Health & Safety Office

GHS Classification & Labeling of Chemicals Pt. 6

March 1, 2017

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.

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USDA Inspectors on Campus

March 1, 2017

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.

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New Document Updates

March 1, 2017

  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 […]

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Research Safety Administrative Requirements

March 1, 2017

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 […]

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BioRAFT Updates for Protocols Due in January, February & March

January 31, 2017

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 […]

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FDA Ban on Powdered Medical Gloves

January 31, 2017

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 […]

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GHS Classification & Labeling of Chemicals Pt. 5

January 31, 2017

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.

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Use Correct Containers for Dry Ice Storage

January 31, 2017

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 […]

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Reminder: Managing Chemical Waste in Labs

January 31, 2017

Is your lab compliant with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)? RCRA is the public law that creates the framework for the proper management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste. To ensure proper management of chemical waste in Emory laboratories, please review the following actions: Complete the chemical waste label. […]

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AAALAC International Site Visit at Emory University

January 15, 2017

by Dr. Mike Huerkamp, Director of DAR The AAALAC International site visit of the animal care and use program at Emory University will be conducted by a 4-person team of peers on January 31 through February 2, 2017. While much of the focus will be on DAR and IACUC, laboratories will be site visited, particularly […]

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