Emory Research Administration News

Tag: chemical safety

  • Alternatives to Traditional Thermal Distillation

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    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…

  • Holiday Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule

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    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…

  • Top Ten Findings from EHSO Laboratory Inspections

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    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…