Category: EHSO
-
October is Fire Safety Month
Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher? If a fire is in the beginning stages, then you may be able to put it out by using a nearby fire extinguisher. First, pull the fire alarm, locate the nearest fire extinguisher, and position yourself approximately 6 feet away from the fire, keeping your back…
-
GHS Classification & Labeling of Chemicals Pt. 2
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.
-
Beta Test EHSO’s New Regulated Waste Collection System
Starting September 1st, EHSO will beta test a new regulated waste collection system. Save time and paper by simply filling out the online form linked on the EHSO home page under the “Waste Collection” button (ehso.emory.edu). During this process, we encourage you to send feedback as well as your questions to chemwaste@emory.edu. Please check our…
-
NEW Registration Process for Shipping Training (240220)
Beginning in the new fiscal year of 2016-17, Shipping Training Registration will be carried out through the Emory Learning Management System (ELMS). Go to: https://elmprod.emory.edu/ Class Offerings: October 17, 2016 December 19, 2016 February 20, 2017 April 17, 2017 June 19, 2017 August 14, 2017 Note: Individuals will only be allowed to register for the…
-
Electrical Safety: Lab Incident at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
A recent electrical incident in a research laboratory at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign resulted in second degree burns on one hand and a reminder to revisit electrical safety. The former Director of Research Safety at this university, Peter Ashbrook, published the following pieces of advice in a recent article in the Journal of…
-
BioRAFT Demo for 3-Year and New Submissions
Do you need to submit a 3-yr biosafety renewal or a new biosafety project? Please join us for a demo of the BioRAFT platform on August 5, 2016 at 11 am. The link for GoToMeeting has been posted in the “Announcements” box in BioRAFT (emory.bioraft.com).
-
GHS Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
In this and future editions of The Lab Rat Newsletter, EHSO will provide quick overviews of the current hazard communication standards. The goal is to remind laboratory personnel of the information these pictograms are communicating regarding hazards in the laboratory.