Tag Archives: lab safety

Lab Safety Spotlight

May 8, 2019

After the Research Safety team conducted laboratory inspections during the month of March, our team has selected one lab to be recognized. EHSO would like to recognize the LaRock Lab for the April Lab Safety Spotlight. Congratulations to the members of Dr. Christopher LaRock’s research group for embracing a culture of safety. Keep up the […]

Posted in EHSO, Uncategorized | Also tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Volunteers and Minors

May 8, 2019

Do You Have a Volunteer or Minor Coming to Participate in Research Activities? A volunteer is an individual who is not affiliated with Emory (non-Emory Student or non-Emory Personnel) – see Emory University Policy 4.83 A minor is any person who has not attained 18 years of age and who is not enrolled in an Emory University or Oxford College […]

Posted in EHSO | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Summer Clothing and Lab Safety

May 8, 2019

The weather is warming up, and while shorts and sandals are great if you are spending time outside, it is important to be properly dressed when working in a laboratory to reduce injuries if an accident occurs. Along with proper attire, remember to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to your laboratory’s PPE Assessment Form. […]

Posted in EHSO | Also tagged , | Leave a comment

Extension and Power Strip/Surge Protector Safety

May 8, 2019

Extension and Power Strip/Surge Protector Safety The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSO) estimates that electrical power cords cause about 4,000 injuries and 3,300 residential fires each year. The most frequent causes of such fires are short circuits, overloading, damage and/or misuse of these power cords. Misused and damaged power cords have caused painful injuries, […]

Posted in EHSO | Also tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Lab Safety Spotlight

April 1, 2019

After the Research Safety team conducted laboratory inspections during the month of March, our team has selected one lab to be recognized. EHSO would like to recognize the Ahmed Lab for the March Lab Safety Spotlight. Congratulations to the members of Dr. Rafi Ahmed’s research group for embracing a culture of safety. Keep up the […]

Posted in EHSO | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Do You Have a Volunteer or Minor Coming to Participate in Research Activities?

April 1, 2019

A volunteer is an individual who is not affiliated with Emory (non-Emory Student or non-Emory Personnel) – see Emory University Policy 4.83 A minor is any person who has not attained 18 years of age and who is not enrolled in an Emory University or Oxford College regular catalog course or degree program – see Emory University Policy 7.21 All volunteers […]

Posted in EHSO, Uncategorized | Also tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

March is Ladder Safety Month – Be a Ladder Safety Pro!

March 6, 2019

Most people have used a ladder before, either at home or at work – So, what’s the big deal?  It’s just a ladder!  While ladders are inexpensive and useful ways to access elevated areas, they can also be very dangerous or even fatal, if used improperly. Source: https://www.laddersafetymonth.com/Portals/0/ALI_320583-18_19NLSM_flyer2_1.pdf Emory University has a Ladder Safety Program […]

Posted in EHSO | Also tagged , , | Comments closed

Georgia DNR Inspection – 3/11/19-3/13/19

March 6, 2019

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources will be conducting their inspection of the Emory University broad scope radioactive materials license GA 153-1 on March 11-13, 2019. Facilities and research laboratories that use radioactive materials may be inspected. Inspectors will be accompanied at all times by an EHSO staff member. Please contact EHSO if you have […]

Posted in EHSO | Also tagged , , , | Leave a comment

How to Register an IAQ Complaint

March 6, 2019

If you notice an odd or strange odor in your work area, please follow these steps: Notify your supervisor of the odor. Collect the following information about the odor: a. Identify the odor b. The time the odor occurred c. Whether the odor occurs regularly or randomly d. The duration of the odor e. The […]

Posted in EHSO | Also tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lab Safety Spotlight

March 6, 2019

After the Research Safety team conducted laboratory inspections during the month of February, our team has selected one lab to be recognized.  EHSO would like to recognize the Ray Lab for the February Lab Safety Spotlight. Congratulations to the members of Dr. Susan Ray’s research group for embracing a culture of safety. Keep up the […]

Posted in EHSO | Also tagged , , , | Leave a comment