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What is your lab GPA? A unique approach to lab safety inspections and increased compliance
emphasis on emergency notification, lockdown procedures, and lessons learned. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.070 Lead in construction James Sillhart University of Pennsylvania, USA Are construction contractors asking you to sample for or abate lead-based paint prior to construction work? Learn why paint sampling or abatement of lead-containing paint prior to construction projects is likely not required. This presentation will clarify the differences between lead-based paint abatement and the appropriate safe-work practices to be implemented for typical construction projects. An overview of the OSHA lead in construction standard and interpretations will help to clarify requirements for contractors and internal personnel who disturb painted materials. Learn how to integrate proper terminology into construction contracts in order to maintain contractor accountability regarding standards and appropriate occupant protection doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.071 FBI weapons of mass destruction directorate presentation William So, Edward You Federal Bureau of Investigation, USA The rapid development of the life sciences and biotechnology has the promise to bring enormous advantages to people, animals, and our environment. However, biotechnology advances can be exploited and used against humanity. The presenters will outline methods to harmonize university research and risk management programs with those of security and law enforcement to assure a unified approach to mitigate misuse and abuse. The presenters will also conduct a table top style scenario. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.072 What is your lab GPA? A unique approach to lab safety inspections and increased compliance
K.Lee Stone Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, USA Routine inspections of laboratories are an essential component of any laboratory safety program; however, reporting the results of the inspection to the laboratory occupants in an easy to understand format can be a challenge. In this session, we will discuss a novel approach to the laboratory inspection and reporting process designed which utilizes a grading system that those in academia can easily understand and also provides the laboratory safety professional with a quick and easy way to focus on those labs with the worst GPA. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.073 Trends in emergency management in higher education Dennis Sullivan University of Louisville, USA Data on emergency management trends are sketchy, but for the last four years, the University of Louisville has conducted an annual emergency management survey. This presentation will look at the information provided through this survey and offer an analysis of the data. Programs components and different topical areas will be compared to identify what institutions are currently doing and any trends that can be discerned. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.074 Establishing a universal waste recycling program Scott Thibodeau Veolia ES Technical Solutions, USA Proper steps can be taken to ensure a successful universal waste recycling program is in place for campuses. This includes assessing the facilities; establishing processes for managing, safely handling, and storing; cleaning up broken or spilled universal waste; shipping procedures; educating universal waste handlers; and recording and tracking recycling data. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.075
Journal of Chemical Health & Safety, July/August 2012
Keeping your EHS program business relevant William VanSchalkwyk Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA EHS programs strive to be seen as value-adding entities in a business system. Executives wish to see that EHS service is enabling and not weakening the education and research enterprise. This session will present some issues that executives have seen as strengths of the EHS effort as many institutions struggle through financial storms and the related budget fallout. The core of the presentation will focus on what EHS programs can do to become more business relevant. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.076 Beryllium contamination characterization Tom Wessels Iowa State University, USA The Ames Laboratory at Iowa State University performed beryllium contamination characterization of its research buildings to assure the protection of current workers and to document the extent and levels of historical contamination due to beryllium research activities in the early history of the Ames Laboratory. The results of beryllium characterization efforts include analysis of air, surface, and bulk materials. This session will discuss the varieties of samples taken and the results of the testing. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.077 It’s gettin’ hot in here Carol Wilkins-Hall, Kelly Young Emory University, USA Due to hot summers, Emory University experiences extreme heat hazards. This presentation will describe control measures implemented to reduce adverse health effects caused by high heat, such as workplace monitoring and personal protective equipment. The session will focus on the development and implementation of Emory’s new interactive website, which is used
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K.Lee Stone Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, USA Routine inspections of laboratories are an essential component of any laboratory safety program; however, reporting the results of the inspection to the laboratory occupants in an easy to understand format can be a challenge. In this session, we will discuss a novel approach to the laboratory inspection and reporting process designed which utilizes a grading system that those in academia can easily understand and also provides the laboratory safety professional with a quick and easy way to focus on those labs with the worst GPA. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.073 Trends in emergency management in higher education Dennis Sullivan University of Louisville, USA Data on emergency management trends are sketchy, but for the last four years, the University of Louisville has conducted an annual emergency management survey. This presentation will look at the information provided through this survey and offer an analysis of the data. Programs components and different topical areas will be compared to identify what institutions are currently doing and any trends that can be discerned. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.074 Establishing a universal waste recycling program Scott Thibodeau Veolia ES Technical Solutions, USA Proper steps can be taken to ensure a successful universal waste recycling program is in place for campuses. This includes assessing the facilities; establishing processes for managing, safely handling, and storing; cleaning up broken or spilled universal waste; shipping procedures; educating universal waste handlers; and recording and tracking recycling data. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.075
Journal of Chemical Health & Safety, July/August 2012
Keeping your EHS program business relevant William VanSchalkwyk Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA EHS programs strive to be seen as value-adding entities in a business system. Executives wish to see that EHS service is enabling and not weakening the education and research enterprise. This session will present some issues that executives have seen as strengths of the EHS effort as many institutions struggle through financial storms and the related budget fallout. The core of the presentation will focus on what EHS programs can do to become more business relevant. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.076 Beryllium contamination characterization Tom Wessels Iowa State University, USA The Ames Laboratory at Iowa State University performed beryllium contamination characterization of its research buildings to assure the protection of current workers and to document the extent and levels of historical contamination due to beryllium research activities in the early history of the Ames Laboratory. The results of beryllium characterization efforts include analysis of air, surface, and bulk materials. This session will discuss the varieties of samples taken and the results of the testing. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jchas.2012.04.077 It’s gettin’ hot in here Carol Wilkins-Hall, Kelly Young Emory University, USA Due to hot summers, Emory University experiences extreme heat hazards. This presentation will describe control measures implemented to reduce adverse health effects caused by high heat, such as workplace monitoring and personal protective equipment. The session will focus on the development and implementation of Emory’s new interactive website, which is used
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