Category: EHSO
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EHSO Inspections: We like what we see!
EHSO Inspections are underway in the research labs! We have inspected approximately 60 labs and we want to acknowledge how safe the researchers are working. Here are some good things we’ve noticed in the labs: Sharps – Labs are using the appropriate sharps containers. Sharps containers are in a locations close in proximity to the…
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Safety When Using Cryogenic Substances
Cryogenic substances are used in research to maintain ultra-cold temperatures. Liquid nitrogen is hazardous because it can maintain temperatures as low as degrees -153°C (-243 °F). In addition, liquid nitrogen releases vapors that can deplete the available oxygen in the area. Dry ice, which is solid carbon dioxide also presents a hazard. Dry ice begins…
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Electronic Waste Recycling
Electronic Wastes (e-waste) may contain heavy metals in quantities that are prohibited from landfill disposal and should be recycled whenever possible. Please note that equipment that can be reused is not waste and can be collected by Surplus Properties for possible redistribution. The following are examples of e-waste that must be recycled: Lab equipment Computers,…
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Biosafety SOP Template Example on EHSO Website
We now have a wonderful example of a Biosafety Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document on our website. This document serves as an excellent example of how labs can use the Biosafety SOP Template to draft laboratory specific SOPs for work with biological and infectious material. Many thanks to Kathyrn Hudson in Dr. Thomas Kukar’s lab…
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EHSO Lab Validations Have Started
EHSO will inspect at least one lab for each PI. After the inspection, labs will receive a report with any findings within 48 hours. Follow up will occur within 2 weeks after the validation to ensure that all items found during the inspection have been corrected. After all inspections have been completed on campus, EHSO…
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Centrifuge Safety: Prevent an Accident before it Happens
Centrifuges, which are vital pieces of research equipment, operate at very high speeds. The high operating speed of the centrifuge is beneficial because it allows for separation of materials based on density. The operating speed of the centrifuge can present hazards ranging from aerosol creation to equipment instability and malfunction. Aerosols can be created when…
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Checklist for Volunteers and Minors Participating in Research Activities
This is just a quick reminder to the labs that non-Emory lab personnel must register with EHSO. Lab personnel that are not Emory employees must receive EHSO and/or IACUC approval prior to participating in research. Here is a checklist of items that must be submitted before the individual will be approved to work in the…