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  • Environmental Health and Safety: Year In Review

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    The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) has the mission of providing comprehensive environmental and occupational health and safety support services to our research community and other Emory stakeholders with an aim of protecting people, environment and reputation by ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.  This past year’s activities contributed to the mission of ORA and…

  • Prepare for the Holidays – Submit your BioRAFT Registrations Early

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    Just a reminder that the holidays will be fast approaching. Faculty and staff vacations in November and December will be here before we know it! In preparation, be sure to review your BioRAFT registration and protocols early. In addition, please keep in mind that due to the Winter Recess Emory University will be closed the…

  • Update to the Principal Investigator’s Guide to Environmental Health and Safety Policies

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    The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) has updated the Principal Investigator’s Guide to EHS Policies and Procedures and the current version is now on our website under Forms/Documents. What is the Principal Investigator’s Guide to EHS Policies and Procedures? This document outlines health and safety topics that all PIs should review with new members…

  • Fire Safety

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    LOOK (for places where a fire could start) LISTEN (for the sound of the smoke alarm) LEARN (two ways out of every room) 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: Monthly visual inspection: The responsibility of…

  • Prepare for the Holidays – Submit your BioRaft Registration Early

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    Just a reminder that the holidays will be fast approaching. Faculty and staff vacations in November and December will be here before we know it! In preparation, be sure to review your BioRAFT registration and protocols early. In addition, please keep in mind that due to the Winter Recess Emory University will be closed the…

  • Emory COVID-19 Prevention, Tracing, and COVID Positive (COVID+) Response During Return to Campus for Research

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    In response to returning to campus for research, Emory University has put processes and protocols into place to prepare Faculty, Staff, and Researchers to return to campus and how to maintain a healthy environment while on campus. A COVID-19 Dashboard was also recently launched to provide accurate and timely updates of all positive case reports…

  • ORA Office Overview

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    The Office for Research Administration encompasses many individual offices, each of which retain expertise in different areas of the research process. Your first point of contact will usually be your local RAS representative. They will help you determine which of the other touchpoints are necessary to submit a grant application, conduct a clinical trial, or…

  • Chemical Hygiene Plan Update

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    The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) completed the annual review and update of the EHS-405 Chemical Hygiene Plan following OSHA’s Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard (29 CFR 1910.1450), referred to as the Laboratory standard. The purpose of a Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is to provide a written program stating the policies,…

  • Reminders for Lab Decommissioning

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     Is your lab moving? Is your lab relocating to a new space? Is your lab closing-out and stopping research activities?  If you answered YES to any of these questions, contact your EHSO Building Liaison. We are here to help make the transition smooth and easy.    The Decommissioning Process: Why this Process is Important: Proper laboratory…

  • Influenza season is here!

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    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting a flu vaccination in September or October but getting vaccinated anytime during the flu season can help protect you. A flu vaccine is especially important this season because it can also help reduce the burden on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and save medical resources…