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Fire Safety Week

LOOK (for places where a fire could start), LISTEN (for the sound of the smoke alarm), LEARN (two ways out of every room). Be aware fire can happen anywhere.   Do you know where the fire extinguisher is located?  OSHA requires that fire extinguishers receive two types of inspections to ensure that they work when activated:  […]

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8 Tips for Avoiding On-Campus Thefts

by Sgt. Rick Allen, Emory Crime Prevention Unit, Campus Services fallen@emory.edu Persons commonly referred to as “office creepers” (OCs) target campuses as a source of expensive electronic items. OCs are looking for laptops, cell phones, and backpacks left unattended in offices, labs, libraries, coffee shops, and dining areas. 4 Tips for Avoiding OC Thefts: OCs […]

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Do You Know How to Use a Fire Extinguisher?

ABC-rated, multipurpose, dry powder extinguishers are provided to the labs in the event that a small fire develops. A small fire can be defined as “trash can-sized” or an incipient stage fire. Extinguishers are usually red in color and have either a long narrow hose or no hose (just a short nozzle). There are also […]

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Do You Know How to Use a Fire Extinguisher?

Fire extinguishers are provided to the labs in the event that a small fire develops. A small fire can be defined as “trash can-sized” or an incipient stage fire. All Emory-owned buildings are equipped with ABC-Combination extinguishers. ABC-rated, multipurpose, dry powder extinguishers are the most common on campus, particularly in the corridors of the academic […]

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New Green Lab Program

The Green Lab Program was developed as a collaborative effort between EHSO, Sustainability Initiatives, Campus Services and Procurement. We are ready to test the program and need your help to implement elements of the Green Lab Program! If your lab is interested in becoming more sustainable by participating in the pilot, submit your information here. […]

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Is Your Lab Leaving Emory or Relocating to Another Location?

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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