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  • Fire Safety Week

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    Do you know where the fire extinguisher is located? OSHA requires that fire extinguishers receive two types of inspections to ensure that they work when activated: Monthly visual inspection: The responsibility of the individuals in the laboratory. Annual certification inspection: Conducted by an Emory-approved contractor. How do I conduct a monthly inspection? Location: Is the…

  • October is Biosafety Month

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    2018 is the 5th anniversary of Biosafety Month. The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Office of Science Policy (OSP) initially created National Biosafety Month to encourage institutions to highlight the importance of biosafety and undertake activities to strengthen their biosafety programs. The 2018 Biosafety Month theme is “Promoting a Culture of Biosafety and Responsibility” with…

  • Update: Training in BioRAFT and Automated Training Reminders

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    The following training modules can now be completed in BioRAFT: EHSO – General Laser Safety – When existing laser systems are modified, new laser systems are added to lab, or at the discretion of the Laser Safety Officer (LSO). EHSO – Research Lab Safety – ANNUAL EHSO – BBP for Research – ANNUAL EHSO –…

  • Featured BioRAFT Functionality – How to Add Personnel

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    This month EHSO will provide you with a few tips that may help you navigate the electronic platform to manage personnel using biological, chemicals and radioactive materials in your laboratory. Addition of research individuals to the Principal Investigator’s registration in BioRAFT will allow them to complete training. Only Emory staff and Emory students who appear…

  • Update: Training Modules Moved to BioRAFT

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    The following training modules can now be completed in BioRAFT: EHSO – Laser Safety – When existing laser systems are modified and new laser systems are added to lab, or at the discretion of the Laser Safety Officer (LSO). EHSO – Research Lab safety – ANNUAL EHSO – BBP for Researchers – ANNUAL EHSO –…

  • Volunteers and Minors in Research Labs

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    Summer is a great time for students to gain valuable laboratory experience through volunteering or internships. Because student volunteers and/or minors may be unaware of hazards and risks associated with working in a laboratory, Emory University policies require training before entering a lab. Do You Have a Volunteer or Minor Coming to Participate in Research…

  • Research Lab Safety, BBP and Biosafety Training Modules Have Moved to BioRAFT

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    The following training modules can now be completed in BioRAFT: EHSO – Research Lab Safety – ANNUAL EHSO – BBP for Researchers – ANNUAL EHSO – Biosafety – EVERY THREE YEARS ✓ Log into BioRAFT: emory.bioraft.com. If you are due to update any of the training modules mentioned above, follow the prompts to update your training.…

  • TRANSITION OF NIH INCLUSION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO NEW HUMAN SUBJECTS SYSTEM (LIVE 6/8/18)

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    The National Institutes of Health has recently announced that it will replace the current Inclusion Management System (IMS) which is used to report the sex/gender, race, and ethnicity of participants in human subjects research studies. The new system will be the Human Subjects System (HSS). The HSS will consolidate human subjects and clinical trial information…

  • Heads Up! EHSO is Transitioning Training Modules to BioRAFT

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    The following training modules can now be completed in BioRAFT: EHSO – Research Lab safety – ANNUAL EHSO – BBP for researchers – ANNUAL EHSO – Biosafety – EVERY THREE YEARS Log into BioRAFT: emory.bioraft.com Go to Course Directory If you have completed your training in ELMS and your training is current, you do not…

  • Chemical Safety for Rodent Users Refresher Training

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    This interactive Online refresher course is required for all personnel using chemicals in animals classified as Level 3 agents as indicated in the Hazard Assessment accompanying the Chemicals in Animals Approval Letter. Individuals taking this course would have completed a classroom training more than 3 years ago. The online refresher provides a brief overview of…