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  • Lab Safety Spotlight

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

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

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    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…

  • Do I Need Respiratory Protection?

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    Emory has a commitment to its faculty and staff to keep them safe while they conduct the research that has made its name globally recognized. A hazard found while conducting research activities is airborne contaminants. This includes chemicals, animal dander, physical hazards, including nanoparticles, and/or biological agents. Emory uses the “Hierarchy of Controls” to minimize…

  • Lab Safety Spotlight

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    Lab Safety Spotlight – After the Research Safety team conducted laboratory inspections during the month of May, our team has selected one lab to be recognized. EHSO would like to recognize the Davies Lab for the June Lab Safety Spotlight. Congratulations to the members of Dr. Huw Davies’s research group for embracing a culture of…

  • Volunteers and Minors

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    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…

  • Selecting the correct glove for your job

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    Next to our eyes, our hands are probably the most important part of our body when it comes to doing our work. They’re involved in almost everything we do. Yet many of the things we do with our hands are done without any deliberate thought. Your hands have no fear. They’ll go anyplace they’re sent…

  • Lab Safety Spotlight

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    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…

  • Volunteers and Minors

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    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…

  • Summer Clothing and Lab Safety

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    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.…

  • What’s that smell?

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    Your workspace should provide adequate indoor air quality and be free of health hazards. If you are experiencing strong or offensive odors in your work area, follow the instructions below to make sure you know what to do and who to call.    For extremely strong, irritating odors that are affecting your mucous membranes and/or respiratory system, you detect strong burning odors or…