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  • New Electronic Platform for Biosafety Protocols

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    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:…

  • Placing Purchase Orders for Biosafety Cabinet Certification

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    When placing POs to have biosafety cabinets certified or decontaminated, make sure to enter a new requisition. Copying old requisitions can result in POs being placed for an incorrect amount—creating hassle for both you and the vendors. By placing new requisitions, vendors can certify your cabinets within the required time frame to avoid being tagged…

  • Working Safely in Your Biosafety Cabinet

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    We have posted on our website a 15-min instructional video from Esco Biotech aimed to show standard operating procedures for working in Class II Biosafety Cabinets from start to shut down. EHSO encourages you to become familiar with the type of BSC in your laboratory be reviewing product specifications and recommended practices. An instructional poster…

  • September Reminders

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    Just a few reminders for the month of September from EHSO: When moving Biological Safety Cabinets to a different floor or a different building, the BSC must be decontaminated prior to the move and affixed with the equipment hazard tag. Be sure to visit the regulated waste schedule. Personnel working in your lab who are…

  • How Do I Handle Contaminated Broken Glass?

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    Last month, we reviewed that only clean broken glass should go into the broken glass disposal box. This month, we will discuss how to dispose of broken glass contaminated with either a chemical or biological agent. As with any spill, you should consult your written Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), which contains specific guidance on cleaning…

  • Biological Safety Cabinet Certification Reminder

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    Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) on campus at Emory must be certified every year by the vendor of your choice. One of the three vendors, Safety Plus, ENV, or Environments of Care (EOC) {formally Air Gas} must be selected in Emory Express at the designated time for your research building. Below, is the biological certification schedule…

  • Is Your Lab Leaving Emory or Relocating to another Lab on Campus?

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    Prior to departing from an assigned 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.  This meeting is an opportunity to discuss the safety requirements that apply to your lab move. Additionally, at the meeting, we…

  • Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan Revision

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    Each year, OSHA requires Emory to review and update our Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.  This document is a “living” document and serves as a source of information for bloodborne pathogen-related questions.  The Exposure Control Plan ensures that exposure control procedures are in place at Emory. The 2014 edition had a few minor edits including…

  • Upcoming National Institutes of Health (NIH) Site Visit

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Biotechnology Activities (OBA) will conduct a site visit at Emory’s main campus on March 18th, 2014.  During the site visit, the team will review and evaluate the Institution’s compliance with the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules.  The site visit will primarily…

  • Upcoming National Institutes of Health (NIH) Site Visit

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Biotechnology Activities (OBA) will conduct a site visit at Emory’s main campus on March 18th, 2014.  During the site visit, the team will review and evaluate the institution’s compliance with the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules.  The site visit will primarily…