Tag: animals

  • Grants Management System Update: Implementing Insight

    Author: Kim Maune, Emory Chief Implementation Officer, Insight GMS Emory University is investing in a fully integrated research administration grants management package. The product, Insight, is a could-based system unifying distributed and complex organizational processes into one highly integrated system to enable compliance, efficiency, and transparency. Our research systems are currently numerous and not integrated,…

  • Chemicals in Animals Hazard Assessment for the DAR

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    The hazard assessment included with Chemicals in Animals approval letters has a new look! This new format applies to the Division of Animal Resources (DAR) protocols. The hazard assessment included in Yerkes protocol approval letters will remain unchanged. Please note – for those administering Level 3 Agents, as indicated by your approval letter and hazard…

  • BioRAFT Training and Registration Updates

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    Make sure your BioRAFT profile is up to date! Before returning to the lab, make sure all required trainings are completed. This includes completing expired or overdue EHSO trainings such as Research Lab Safety, Biosafety, BBP for Research (if applicable), Laser Safety (if applicable), and Radiation Safety for Laboratory Research Personnel (if applicable). Be advised…

  • Working with Hazardous Chemicals in Animals

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    If you are planning on working with hazardous chemicals and animals there are a few requirements that need to be met. You must be listed on an EHSO Chemical Safety Approval Letter and your PI must have IACUC approval to use hazardous chemicals in animals. To be listed on an EHSO approval letter, your PI…

  • AAALAC International Site Visit at Emory University

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    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 March 3-5, 2020.  While much of the focus will be on DAR and IACUC, laboratories will be site visited, particularly those where surgery and other experimental procedures are done on…

  • Biological, Chemical and Chemicals in Animals Registrations/Forms Review in 2019

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    The use of biological materials and chemicals in the laboratory or in animals require the review and approval of the Biosafety Office. Biological and Chemical Registrations, as well as, Chemicals in Animals Forms are maintained in BioRAFT. We are making efforts to synchronize the review of all modules to occur at around the same time…

  • EHSO Website Updates

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    The following document and webpage were updated recently on the EHSO website: Guidelines for Use of Hazardous Chemicals in Animals http://ehso.emory.edu/research-safety/chemical-protocol.html This webpage provides detailed instruction on submitting new chemicals in animals forms and on submitting updates/amendments to existing chemicals in animals forms. For any questions, email csp@emory.edu.

  • New! Chemical Safety Webpage

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    Do you need information or resources related to chemicals or chemical safety? Are you looking for guidance on submitting a Chemical in Animals Protocol or chemical waste disposal? The EHSO website launched a chemical safety webpage which assist labs with managing the use of chemicals from purchase to disposal. Currently, the webpage includes: The University’s…

  • Featured BioRAFT Functionality – How to Add Personnel

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    This month EHSO will provide you with a few tips that may help you navigate the electronic platform to manage personnel using biological, chemicals and radioactive materials in your laboratory. Addition of research individuals to the Principal Investigator’s registration in BioRAFT will allow them to complete training. Only Emory staff and Emory students who appear…

  • Do I Need Respiratory Protection?

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    Emory has a commitment to its faculty and staff to keep them safe while they conduct the world renowned research that has made our name globally recognized. One of the hazards some our researchers face are airborne contaminants. These can be chemicals, animal dander, physical hazards (such as nanoparticles) and biological agents. Emory uses the…