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Environmental Health & Safety Office

How to Surplus Unwanted Research Laboratory Equipment

April 29, 2022

Non-functioning and/or surplus laboratory equipment that is no longer required for research can be removed from the lab and sent to Emory Surplus Services by contacting Emory Campus Services (CS) Work Management Center to request a pickup. Before items will be picked up by CS, they must be decontaminated, and a completed Equipment Hazard Tag […]

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Do You Have a Non-Emory Individual Participating in Research Laboratory Activities?

March 26, 2022

*Volunteers are not permitted in Emory research laboratories. EHSO’s former Volunteers and Minors Registration Forms are no longer accepted and have been removed from our website. New guidelines for volunteers in research laboratories were established in Fall 2021. Please review the following Requirements for Joining an Emory SOM Lab to determine whether you should complete […]

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First Aid in the Workplace

March 26, 2022

First aid is defined as the necessary and temporary assistance an injured person needs until professional medical care can be provided. Having the ability and knowledge to perform first aid in the workplace is important because a person can become sick or injured in any place and at any time. When this happens, it can […]

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Don’t Risk a Fall – Use Ladders and Step Stools Properly

March 6, 2022

Ladders and step stools are commonly used in the home and workplace, but do we give them much thought before stepping on one? If used improperly, they can be dangerous or even fatal. According to the Liberty Mutual 2020 Workplace Safety Index, $5.71 billion is spent on workplace falls to a lower level, such as […]

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Do You Have a Non-Emory Individual Participating in Research Laboratory Activities?

March 6, 2022

New guidelines for volunteers in research laboratories were established in Fall 2021.  Please review the following Requirements for Joining an Emory SOM Lab to determine whether you should complete the Non-Emory Research Affiliates Registration Form.   Emory College of Arts and Sciences (ECAS) has adopted similar guidelines to those published by School of Medicine (SOM).   Emory […]

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Do you have a Division of Animal Resources (DAR) protocol that involves the administration of chemicals into animals?

March 6, 2022

Last year, the hazard assessment included with EHSO Chemicals in Animals approval letters was updated. For those administering Level 3 Agents, as indicated by your approval letter and hazard assessment, the hazard assessment will include a hazard sign on the last page of your approval. This sign will need to be printed in color and […]

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Chemical Safety Spotlight – Corrosives and Flammables

January 27, 2022

CORROSIVES Corrosives can cause serious damage to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Corrosives can also destroy or react with plastics, metals, and other materials they come into contact with such as clothing and work surfaces. This can include acids, bases, and some organic solvents.   Some examples include sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphorus pentoxide, […]

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How to Access EHS Assist – the Radiation Safety Database

December 22, 2021

EHS Assist is the web-based database EHSO uses to manage radioactive materials. It can be accessed through the EHSO website at www.ehso.emory.edu under Useful Links & Databases.  Quick Tips:  Use the Chrome internet browser to access EHS Assist,  Instructional “How To” videos are available on the main page of EHS Assist. Please note: all training […]

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COVID-19 Booster Requirement

December 22, 2021

All Emory University students, faculty, and staff will be required to receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2022 spring semester.  The deadline to receive your booster is Wednesday, January 19th.   Students can upload their booster documentation into the Student Health Services Portal starting December 20th.  Faculty and Staff can complete an […]

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Eye and Face Protection

December 22, 2021

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, each day 2,000 U.S. workers experience a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment. One third of the injuries are treated in hospital emergency departments. Healthcare and laboratory workers are at risk of eye exposures to chemicals and infectious materials. This can occur through direct […]

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