Category Archives: EHSO

Environmental Health & Safety Office

Hazardous Waste Compliance for Laboratories

February 1, 2013

Federal regulations governing management of chemical waste are written and enforced with the goal of protecting our environment. EHSO interprets these very complex regulations and implements programs, such as the Laboratory Self-Inspection Program, that assist laboratories with compliance. The lab inspection process is a tool researchers should use to evaluate compliance with laboratory waste management. […]

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February 1, 2013

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Alternatives to Traditional Thermal Distillation

January 1, 2013

Distillation of organic solvents is a necessary part of academic research.  Typically, researchers use the distillation process to remove water, oxygen, and other contaminants from organic solvents.  This process can be hazardous for several reasons: Reactive metals are used as drying agents Many organic solvents are flammable, and the heat required in the distillation process […]

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January 1, 2013

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Holiday Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule

December 1, 2012

The Environmental Health and Safety Office will suspend the normal hazardous waste collection schedule from Friday December 21, until Wednesday, January 2.  If there is a critical need for waste collection during this time period please call at (404) 727-5922 or e-mail at chemwaste@emory.edu.  This suspension will not impact Emory University Hospital. The normal hazardous […]

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Top Ten Findings from EHSO Laboratory Inspections

December 1, 2012

In the spring of this year, EHSO conducted beta-testing of the Scorecard Inspection Process. The Scorecard is a document that identifies the strengths and areas for improvement from an individual lab’s perspective and a overall department perspective.  The process is designed to give the PI and the Department Chair a depiction of the safety culture […]

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December 1, 2012

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Is Your Lab Leaving Emory or Relocating to Another Location?

November 1, 2012

If so, prior to departing from your research space, all labs are requested to contact EHSO to schedule a Lab Decommissioning meeting.  During this meeting, our office provides a comprehensive overview of the decommissioning process to discuss the safety requirements that apply to your lab move.  Additionally, at the meeting, we assist with identifying the various waste streams […]

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Hepatitis B Vaccination: What’s the big deal?

November 1, 2012

Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver. Being in research, I wager most readers know that. However, what many may not know is that Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can result in a chronic infection. People with chronic infections are more likely to pass the infection on to others. Also, some patients with chronic […]

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November 1, 2012

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