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Alternatives to Traditional Thermal Distillation

January 1, 2013

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 […]

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Holiday Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule

December 1, 2012

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 […]

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Top Ten Findings from EHSO Laboratory Inspections

December 1, 2012

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 […]

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