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Modular facilities: A cost-effective option for biosafety level 3 laboratories
manner. The presenter will also discuss how to prepare a tabletop lesson plan and provide examples of support materials. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.055 Modular facilities: A cost-effective option for biosafety level 3 laboratories Bethzayda Matos Iowa State University, USA Iowa State University continues to expand its BSL3 labs to accommodate the need to safely answer the questions of management and control of emerging diseases. The university must follow the laboratory practices and facility requirements under the Select Agent and Toxins Rule. This requirement was met by procuring and installing a modular BSL3 lab. A primary reason Iowa State University chose to follow a modular approach was funding. Due to security and space availability, a site was identified adjacent to other research facilities that could be developed. This session will present several lessons learned from design to finally working at the bench. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.056
Layers of communication: Success and confidences Tim Meansa, Madelyn Millerb, Peter Schneiderc, Dennis Sullivand a Metis Secure, USA; b Carnegie Mellon University, USA; c University of Texas, USA; d University of Louisville, USA As EHS leaders are faced with the relatively new responsibility of emergency mass notification, they must review and evaluate a multitude of communication methods available. In this session, a panel of industry experts will discuss the tools and approaches they have used as emergencies have arisen, the respective effectiveness of each tool, and their overall confidence in these methods. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.057
A case study in automating oversight of the a university environmental management system Karrie Myera, Steve Nelsonb a Environmental Heath & Engineering, USA; b Auburn University, USA Auburn University is a major land grand, research institution with facilities distributed throughout Alabama including. Each facility works independently to maintain compliance, receiving oversight and support from the risk management and safety department (RMS). This session will review the challenges and experiences in customizing a Microsoft SharePoint application to standardize data collection and reporting and to provide administrative oversight while maintaining the autonomy of remote facilities. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.058 Implementation of a green laboratory pilot program Dennis Nolan University of Texas, Austin, USA Research laboratories are often the largest consumer of utilities at a research university. They are also among the largest consumers of materials and generators of waste. The green laboratory self-evaluation checklist was developed after benchmarking a number of institutions and is currently in the pilot stage. This session will discuss the implementation and benefits of such an evaluation. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.059 A collaborative approach to lab safety training Michael Ochs Arizona State University, USA Every year, several thousand employees at Arizona State University are required to attend lab safety training. EHS, lab research groups, and students created an engaging film that helps class participants retain the training concepts. The film features an employee working alone in a lab who causes a chemical spill which begins a series of emergency events. The class involves group discussions emphasizing the topics regarding
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scenes and characters from the film to emphasis training concepts. Come to this session and learn about the making of this film. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.060 The great debate: Smartphones at work? Amy Orders North Carolina State University, USA If your facility is considering investing in smartphones or mobile technology, there are a variety of ways to outfit personnel to perform health and safety tasks from the palm of their hand while in the field. In jobs that require time sensitive transmission of information, smartphones may provide access to resources, communication hubs, and act as mobile information repositories. North Carolina State University beta tested the role of smartphone technology in assisting with laboratory inspections, training sessions, and practicality of emergency management/information tools. Come learn about this pilot. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.061 Office ergonomics program evaluation Robert Ott Arizona State University, USA Arizona State University implemented a computer ergonomics program in 1996 consisting of work site assessments and an online generic office ergonomics training program. In 2008, the university critiqued this program, and the results were very favorable. This survey was repeated in 2010. Results of the second survey are reported and compared to the initial critique in this presentation. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.062 Environmental stewardship: The lifecycle of waste management Andy Phelana, Jeffrey Sacreb a University of Minnesota, USA; b CHWMEG, Inc, USA With recent court decisions, greater regulatory enforcement, land bans, increased scrutiny by insurance com-
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Layers of communication: Success and confidences Tim Meansa, Madelyn Millerb, Peter Schneiderc, Dennis Sullivand a Metis Secure, USA; b Carnegie Mellon University, USA; c University of Texas, USA; d University of Louisville, USA As EHS leaders are faced with the relatively new responsibility of emergency mass notification, they must review and evaluate a multitude of communication methods available. In this session, a panel of industry experts will discuss the tools and approaches they have used as emergencies have arisen, the respective effectiveness of each tool, and their overall confidence in these methods. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.057
A case study in automating oversight of the a university environmental management system Karrie Myera, Steve Nelsonb a Environmental Heath & Engineering, USA; b Auburn University, USA Auburn University is a major land grand, research institution with facilities distributed throughout Alabama including. Each facility works independently to maintain compliance, receiving oversight and support from the risk management and safety department (RMS). This session will review the challenges and experiences in customizing a Microsoft SharePoint application to standardize data collection and reporting and to provide administrative oversight while maintaining the autonomy of remote facilities. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.058 Implementation of a green laboratory pilot program Dennis Nolan University of Texas, Austin, USA Research laboratories are often the largest consumer of utilities at a research university. They are also among the largest consumers of materials and generators of waste. The green laboratory self-evaluation checklist was developed after benchmarking a number of institutions and is currently in the pilot stage. This session will discuss the implementation and benefits of such an evaluation. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.059 A collaborative approach to lab safety training Michael Ochs Arizona State University, USA Every year, several thousand employees at Arizona State University are required to attend lab safety training. EHS, lab research groups, and students created an engaging film that helps class participants retain the training concepts. The film features an employee working alone in a lab who causes a chemical spill which begins a series of emergency events. The class involves group discussions emphasizing the topics regarding
Journal of Chemical Health & Safety, July/August 2012
scenes and characters from the film to emphasis training concepts. Come to this session and learn about the making of this film. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.060 The great debate: Smartphones at work? Amy Orders North Carolina State University, USA If your facility is considering investing in smartphones or mobile technology, there are a variety of ways to outfit personnel to perform health and safety tasks from the palm of their hand while in the field. In jobs that require time sensitive transmission of information, smartphones may provide access to resources, communication hubs, and act as mobile information repositories. North Carolina State University beta tested the role of smartphone technology in assisting with laboratory inspections, training sessions, and practicality of emergency management/information tools. Come learn about this pilot. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.061 Office ergonomics program evaluation Robert Ott Arizona State University, USA Arizona State University implemented a computer ergonomics program in 1996 consisting of work site assessments and an online generic office ergonomics training program. In 2008, the university critiqued this program, and the results were very favorable. This survey was repeated in 2010. Results of the second survey are reported and compared to the initial critique in this presentation. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.062 Environmental stewardship: The lifecycle of waste management Andy Phelana, Jeffrey Sacreb a University of Minnesota, USA; b CHWMEG, Inc, USA With recent court decisions, greater regulatory enforcement, land bans, increased scrutiny by insurance com-
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