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Reminders to Research Personnel

August 1, 2017

Are you ready to begin a new school year in your laboratory? August is usually a busy month with students starting a new semester, students lining up rotations, new investigators coming to the University, new hires, and so on. Below are a few reminders from EHSO: ✓ Ensure PI and personnel are current with applicable […]

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BioRAFT Reminders

July 1, 2017

For annual updates: Go to emory.bioraft.com and log in using your Emory ID and password. Complete the Lab Set Up Wizard: update personnel list Complete the Biological Registration wizard, certify at the bottom of the Lab Biological Summary. If the Compliance liaison is reviewing, he/she clicks “NOTIFY PI” Complete the Chemical registration wizard and Highly […]

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Updated Lab Self-Inspection Form

July 1, 2017

The Laboratory Self-Inspection Form has been updated. Each lab is required to complete a self-inspection every 12 months and upload the Corrective Action Plan to BioRAFT. EHSO Research Safety will use the same form to conduct an inspection of each lab. The Laboratory Self-Inspection Cheat Sheet has also been updated. The inspection process remains the […]

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FAQs for completing your Biosafety or Chemical in Animals registrations

March 31, 2017

What do I do if I haven’t accessed BioRAFT before? Send email to biosafe@emory.edu. Your registration will need to be initiated by EHSO If you have a new project for review Log into BioRAFT Click Bio Summary Click Projects, then click add New Project Form Complete and submit In the Lab Biological Summary make sure that all surveys, pathogen […]

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BioRAFT Updates for Protocols Due in January, February & March

January 31, 2017

Lab Registration Investigators are being prompted to update their biological registrations in 2017. Things to remember: Complete the Lab Hazards Assessment Update your Members list, ensure that all job description for use of biological agents and chemical hazards are up to date Upload the Corrective Action Plan for the 2017 lab self-inspection Confirm spaces and […]

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BIO & CHEM Updates for BioRAFT

December 1, 2016

BIO Registration As of this month, EHSO has completed the transition from paper to electronic registrations in BioRAFT. PIs are already being prompted to review their registrations due for annual update in January 2017. Remember that BIO registrations are “evergreen,” meaning that the projects will not expire but require an annual review and update. For […]

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BioRAFT Demo for 3-Year and New Submissions

August 1, 2016

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).

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BioRAFT Update

July 5, 2016

EHSO continues with the rollout of the electronic platform for submission of biosafety protocols. Here is a collection of the most FAQs when completing the registration: What do I do if I have a new protocol or a 3-yr renewal? For new protocols: Send email to biosafe@emory.edu. Your registration will need to be initiated by […]

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New Electronic Platform for Biosafety Protocols

January 1, 2016

Early in December, EHSO rolled out a new electronic Protocol Management System for Biosafety Protocols. This system is hosted by BioRAFT (emory.bioraft.com), and the transition will occur in 2016 whereby protocols will be uploaded as they become due for review. The Advantages of BioRAFT: No Paper Forms: Paper forms will be eliminated for Notice of Intent and Annual Update/Amendment/Terminations. Electronic Changes: […]

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