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  • 2014 Laboratory Self-Inspection Cycle

    The annual Laboratory Self-Inspection Cycle begins on January 9th, 2014. The deadline to complete the self inspection for this year will be March 31st, 2014. Here is a quick reminder of how the inspection process works:  Download the current version of the inspection checklist from the EHSO website. Using the Self-Inspection checklist, conduct a physical…

  • PDF: January 2014 Lab Rat Newsletter

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  • The Normalization of Deviance

    Human beings are instinctively inclined to experiment and innovate. Whether it’s my mother tinkering with an old cake recipe or an engineer trying to figure out how to increase efficiency at his or her plant, humans are always on the lookout to do what they do better. For the readers of this newsletter,the human propensity…

  • PDF: December 2013 Lab Rat Newsletter

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  • Laboratory Ergonomics

    When most people hear the word “ergonomics,” they immediately think of an office setting. However, ergonomics has many other applications and it applies to any worker, performing any task, in any work environment. The goal is to optimize the individual’s health and well-being, while improving overall system performance. Research labs commonly focus on experimental efficiency,…

  • PDF: November 2013 Lab Rat Newsletter

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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.…

  • Building Liaison Updates!

    Research Safety recently added members to the group and adjusted the Building Liaison assignments for the laboratories. Your previous Research Safety Building Liaison or Radiation Safety Liaison may have changed. Review the list to ensure you contact the appropriate person for any laboratory safety or radiation safety related information or questions. Research Safety Building Liaison…

  • PDF: October 2013 Lab Rat Newsletter

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  • Labeling and Transfer of Chemicals

    Lab personnel cannot use chemical containers that do not meet the labeling requirements of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard.  At a minimum, purchased chemical containers must have labels that meet the following: 1. The name of the chemical and the hazards of the chemical must be present on the label 2. The label must be legible…