Tag: research safety
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AAALAC International Site Visit at Emory University
The Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) International will conduct an accreditation site visit at Emory University. The site visit is scheduled for February 19-21, 2014. Laboratories will be site visited, particularly those where surgery and other experimental procedures are performed on animals. AAALAC International was founded in 1966 and…
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EHSO Laboratory Safety Templates and Documents!
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Template Are you wearing the correct PPE while performing experiments? Do you know when to wear safety glasses or safety goggles? Do you know when a face shield is necessary? EHSO created the PPE Hazard Assessment Template to help researchers identify the proper PPE to wear. PPE selection should…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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7 Steps to Prevent Cross Contamination
1. Don’t Leave the Lab Wearing Your Gloves! Gloves are used to protect skin from chemicals and infectious materials. Once used, gloves are considered contaminated. Gloves must be removed upon exiting the lab to prevent cross contamination of commonly used surfaces. As a general rule, never touch elevator buttons, door handles, etc. while wearing gloves.…
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Hazard Communication Standard Update: Globally Harmonized System
In March 2012, OSHA updated the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) (HAZ COM) to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Under the 2012 HAZCOM revision, significant changes were made to the chemical labeling and Material Safety Data Sheets. Chemical Labeling Chemical labels now must have…
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EHSO Inspections: We like what we see!
EHSO Inspections are underway in the research labs! We have inspected approximately 60 labs and we want to acknowledge how safe the researchers are working. Here are some good things we’ve noticed in the labs: Sharps – Labs are using the appropriate sharps containers. Sharps containers are in a locations close in proximity to the…
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Safety When Using Cryogenic Substances
Cryogenic substances are used in research to maintain ultra-cold temperatures. Liquid nitrogen is hazardous because it can maintain temperatures as low as degrees -153°C (-243 °F). In addition, liquid nitrogen releases vapors that can deplete the available oxygen in the area. Dry ice, which is solid carbon dioxide also presents a hazard. Dry ice begins…