Tag: waste
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EHSO’S New Waste Collection Request System
Starting November 1st, EHSO will transition to using a 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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Dry Ice Disposal
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used in research as a cooling agent. Dry ice is considered a hazard because it presents the following types of health hazards: Skin contact hazard – Skin can be damaged by the extreme cold temperatures of the ice pellets or blocks. Frostbite can occur…
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Beta Test EHSO’s New Regulated Waste Collection System
Through the end of October, EHSO will beta test a new regulated waste collection system. Save time and paper by simply filling out the online form linked on the EHSO home page under the “Waste Collection” button (ehso.emory.edu). During this process, we encourage you to send feedback as well as your questions to chemwaste@emory.edu. Please…
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Beta Test EHSO’s New Regulated Waste Collection System
Starting September 1st, EHSO will beta test a new regulated waste collection system. Save time and paper by simply filling out the online form linked on the EHSO home page under the “Waste Collection” button (ehso.emory.edu). During this process, we encourage you to send feedback as well as your questions to chemwaste@emory.edu. Please check our…
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Chemical Management Campaign
EHSO recently launched a new campaign to help researchers reclaim space, reduce exposure, and avoid incidents and spills related to hazardous chemicals. In the coming weeks, you may see posters within the research buildings regarding this campaign. Researchers are encouraged to evaluate their current hazardous chemicals by considering the following questions: How does my lab…
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Reminder: Broken Glass Boxes
As a reminder, please avoid filling the broken glass box more than 3/4ths full. Sometimes the weight of the box can exceed 50 lbs and prevent custodial staff from moving it. If your lab is using the glass box to discard slides as well as empty, small glass vials, the weight of the box can…
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Hazardous Waste Management Program Change
Effective January 6, 2014, the Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) will begin utilizing a new vendor (PSC Environmental) to collect chemical waste. EHSO will work closely with PSC to provide the same level of service to you, our customers. With the exception of changes to the weekly collection schedule, operational changes will be minimal.…
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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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Electronic Waste Recycling
Electronic Wastes (e-waste) may contain heavy metals in quantities that are prohibited from landfill disposal and should be recycled whenever possible. Please note that equipment that can be reused is not waste and can be collected by Surplus Properties for possible redistribution. The following are examples of e-waste that must be recycled: Lab equipment Computers,…
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Attention All Radioactive Materials (RAM) Users
Empty RAM waste containers will no longer be available on the ground floor in Whitehead Biomedical Research Building or in the basement of Woodruff Memorial Research Building. Replacement RAM waste containers should be requested through EHS-Assist by creating a “Waste Pick-Up” request. EHSO will deliver requested waste containers to labs. Please make sure you plan…