Tag: hazards
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Update to the Hazardous Waste Guidelines
The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) updated and expanded the Hazardous Waste Guidelines, now titled Regulated Waste Guidelines to include additional topics listed below. The current version is on our website under Forms/Documents. This guideline provides information for proper management of regulated waste so that we protect our environment and maintain compliance with applicable…
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New Hazardous Waste Vendor- US Ecology
EHSO would like to introduce the new hazardous waste collection vendor – US Ecology. Beginning May 2020, you will see new uniformed personnel picking up your hazardous waste. The change in vendor has no impact on the Emory process for chemical waste. Continue to use the link titled “Waste Collection” located on the EHSO website…
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Report All Work-Related Injury, Illness or Exposure – Have You Accessed HOME?
Report all work-related injury, illness or exposure – Have you accessed HOME? Employees who are injured on the job must promptly notify their supervisor and report to Occupational Injury Management according to Emory University Policy 4.93 Workplace Health and Safety. Emory’s Health and Occupational Management at Emory (HOME) is the web-based tool/portal used by Emory…
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Quick Reminders about Waste Segregation and Disposal
Recently, EHSO received reports of incorrect waste disposal and recycling practices. The reports included instances of improper glove disposal, improper disposal of unused lab supplies, improper storage of autoclaved waste, and improper disposal of UV lamps. Additionally, here are a few quick reminders on how you should segregate and dispose of your lab’s waste.To…