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A Chemistry Fairy Tale |
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 While conducting our annual laboratory safety inspections, we are finding labs that have or use cyanide compounds. Cyanide compounds and those that release cyanide gases and are contained on a list of more than 500 chemicals that are inventoried annually by the laboratory safety technician team. These cyanide compounds are also listed as chemicals of interest in the Department of Homeland Security’s Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Standards (CFATS).
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 Once upon a time a chemist needed to transfer a small amount of a nasty chemical from one container to another. This chemist always used good laboratory practices and followed all the laboratory safety rules and regulations. Before she began to work with this chemical she donned her protective lab coat, goggles, and disposable latex gloves. Because the chemical she would be transferring was a highly toxic and volatile liquid compound, the transfer would be done in a chemical fume hood which would place a glass barrier between her and the nasty chemical and draw vapors away from the air she would breathe.
The chemist drew a small amount of the magical nasty chemical out of the vial...
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| Proper Lab Attire: Your Last Line of Defense Against Chemical Exposure |
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Please Welcome Our New Assistant Biological Safety Officer |
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 As the weather begins to change, summer clothing is again making an appearance on campus. The warmer weather also makes this the ideal time to review what is considered proper lab attire. In short, when working in the lab, ideally all skin should be protected from exposure. Most lab workers are aware of the benefits of proper PPE in the form of lab coats, gloves, and safety glasses, but did you know your personal clothing is actually your last line of defense against chemical or biological exposure?
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 Hello, I am Amanda Snyder. I am originally from Southwest Michigan. I received my Bachelor of Art in Biology with a concentration in Environmental Sciences from Albion College in Albion, MI. While attending Albion College, I participated in a NSF-REU summer internship with Western Michigan University. I was also involved with a directed study research project at Albion College involving Drosophila.
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| How To Update Your Laboratory Signage |
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FAQ: Food in the Lab |
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Lee Stone |
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 Has your laboratory moved or does the hazard warning signage outside of your lab need changed? If so, please visit the link below, complete the online form and we will post your updated signage free of charge.
http://www.ehs.iupui.edu/hals/home.asp
Do not deface your current signage by marking on the signage holders. Defaced signage holders
will result in a $30.00 replacement charge.
If you have any questions about completion of our online signage form or questions about
your current signage, please contact Lee Stone at 278-6150.
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During annual lab safety inspections, we get a lot of questions on exactly what constitutes food in the
lab. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions we get during inspections.
Are cosmetics and personal hygiene materials allowed in the lab?
 Generally, no. Hand lotion is allowed as long as it is not stored near the sink. Application of cosmetics is prohibited by OHSA regulations, and these materials should not be stored in the lab. This includes chapstick and lip balm. Personal hygiene materials such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mouthwash are also not to be stored in the lab.
Why did you cite us for utensils in the lab...
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| Save Money-Dispose of Your Mercury Now |
 We continue to find mercury thermometers and mercury containing compound when we inspect laboratories. Although many labs have made a good faith effort to submit these items for pick up and disposal, we are still finding labs who are not complying with the mercury elimination requirement and we are still responding to a number of mercury spills on campus.
Please ensure that all mercury containing equipment, thermometers and compounds, in which you have not requested an exemption for, is disposed of through our office using the online waste manifest form that can be found at the following URL:
http://ehs.iupui.edu/ehs/environment_manifestForm.asp
If a mercury compound or a mercury containing device is an essential part of your research then please e-mail a request for a mercury exemption to kmouser@iupui.edu. Please describe the mercury containing compound or device, its location and why there are no mercury-free alternatives. Your exemption request will be read for approval at the next quarterly Laboratory Safety Committee meeting.
It is important to spread this information so that everyone is aware because your department will be charged for all mercury clean up and disposal costs and further action may be taken if mercury is discovered in your laboratory during a repeat inspection. If you have questions regarding the mercury elimination program or how to apply for an exemption, please feel free to contact our office at 274-2005
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EHS New Employee Training Schedule 2008/2009
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| New Employee Training Schedule |
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| Laboratory Safety - REQUIRED for all new employees working in laboratories with hazardous chemicals. |
9:30 AM - Noon |
May 11
June 8
July 13
August 10 |
Union Building |
Roof Lounge- 6th Floor |
| Bloodborne Pathogens - REQUIRED for all employees working with human blood, body fluids or tissues. |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
May 11
June 8, 22
July 13, 27
August 10, 24 |
Union Building |
Roof Lounge- 6th Floor |
| New Employee Orientation - REQUIRED for all new employees. |
10:00 AM - Noon |
May 5, 19
June 2, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25 |
Campus Center |
148 (May, June)
307 (July, August)
268 (August 4th) |
| Biosafety Training- All employees who work with biohazardous materials are encouraged to attend. |
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
No Sessions in May
June 22
July 27
August 24 |
Union Building |
Roof Lounge- 6th Floor |
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Director
Rich Strong..........................4-1388
RISTRONG@IUPUI.EDU
Hazardous & Infectious Waste
Kevin Mouser........................4-4351
KMOUSER@IUPUI.EDU
Asbestos Management
Jerry Bush............................4-5239
JBUSH@IUPUI.EDU
Biosafety Manager
Jim Klenner...........................4-2830
JKLENNER@IUPUI.EDU
Lab Safety Manager
Lee Stone………………............….8-6150
LEESTONE@IUPUI.EDU
Fire Protection Services
Thomas Hulse.......................4-8000
THULSE@IUPUI.EDU
Industrial Hygiene
Rebecca Bratt…………..............4-2829
RBRATT@IUPUI.EDU
All Other Areas....................4-2005 |
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Please select your topic of interest from the menu on top. If you have a
question or concern that is not on the menu, please telephone our office,
submit your correspondence to the address listed above, or use the Contact
Email Form to send an email to EHS.
If you have any questions for EHS, please e-mail: IUPUI
Environmental Health & Safety.
If you have any questions about this site, please contact Colleen
McCormick at 278-1308, or by email at cjmccorm@iupui.edu.
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