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The 3 C’s of Chemical Waste Management

April 4, 2018

April is Environmental Month. The EHSO Environmental Compliance Group assists Emory University investigators in compliancing with applicable United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) regulations. These regulations were developed to protect our natural resources. EHSO provides guidance on chemical waste disposal to ensure that our natural resources are protected and that Emory maintains regulatory compliance. […]

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Now Available: Updated Emory University’s Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan

February 7, 2018

The updated version of the Emory University’s Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan (ECP) is now available on the EHSO website. The Exposure Control Plan is an important part of the University’s effort to protect employees from occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The ECP includes: Determination of “at risk” personnel Methods for exposure control including: Universal […]

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Urgent! Do you Store Hazardous Chemical Waste?

December 6, 2017

The State of Georgia Environmental Protection Division has implemented new rules for hazardous waste management. Here are the current guidelines for hazardous chemical waste management implemented by Emory EHSO: LABEL all chemical waste containers to indicate contents (Picture 1). Find labels at www.ehso.emory.edu. AFFIX a GHS pictogram (Figure 1) to the containers that defines the hazard […]

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EHSO Research Safety Lab Inspection Top Findings!

October 3, 2017

Lab inspections are conducted on a routine basis to assist in compliance with regulations, to identify and correct general lab hazards, and to help ensure a safe work environment. Below is a summary of the top findings from our most recent inspection cycle (September 2016-August 2017), and recommended corrective actions. Item # Item Description Item […]

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Reduce Energy Consumption and Minimize Office and Lab Waste

August 1, 2017

Are you interested in reducing energy consumption and minimizing waste in your office and lab? Green Offices at Emory and Green Labs at Emory invite you to certify your work space to help Emory reach its 2015-2025 Sustainability Vision goals. Join your colleagues from the following offices and labs that achieved certification this summer: Environmental Health and Safety Office, Whitehead building […]

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Use Correct Containers for Dry Ice Storage

January 31, 2017

This picture is from a container that exploded due to improper dry ice storage. Dry ice should be stored inside of an insulated container such as a Styrofoam cooler or ice bucket to allow it to sublimate. If your lab has access to a dry icechest, place excess dry ice inside that. See the article […]

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Reminder: Managing Chemical Waste in Labs

January 31, 2017

Is your lab compliant with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)? RCRA is the public law that creates the framework for the proper management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste. To ensure proper management of chemical waste in Emory laboratories, please review the following actions: Complete the chemical waste label. […]

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EHSO’s New Waste Collection Request System

January 3, 2017

Starting January 1st, EHSO will transition to fully using the new regulated waste collection system. Since September 1st, EHSO has tested the system to ensure improved user experience. Please visit ehso.emory.edu and click on the “Waste Collection” button for more information.

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Inventory: Film Processing Units

December 1, 2016

EHSO is gathering information on film processing units on campus. If you have a film processing unit, please contact Samantha Pallas via samantha.pallas@emory.edu.

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Dry Ice Disposal: One More Tip

December 1, 2016

In the November issue of the Lab Rat Newsletter, EHSO discussed hazards involved in disposing of dry ice in a sink and offered tips for handling dry ice safely. Dry ice should be stored inside of an insulated container such as a styrofoam cooler or ice bucket to allow it to sublimate. If your lab […]

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