Lab Safety Recognition Program
During this year’s Lab Safety Awareness Week, Duke Occupational & Environmental Safety Office (OESO) is excited to launch the new Lab Safety Recognition Program!
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Oxygen Storage in Healthcare Facilities
This guideline outlines key safety practices to mitigate fire hazards where oxygen cylinders are stored. Check your storage today to protect staff and patients.
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BMAT (Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool)
The BMAT is a tool designed for nurses to assess patient mobility in acute care. The BMAT allows nurses (and other healthcare workers) to determine the appropriate patient handling and mobility equipment or device to safely move or mobilize the patient.
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Chemical SOPs and Guidelines
The Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Guidelines describe safe handling for various chemical hazard classes and some commonly-used chemicals.
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COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 Research
OESO must review all studies that involve the collection or use of COVID-19 specimens.
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Shipping Hazardous Material from Campus
How to comply with federal shipping regulations.
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Biological Materials Reporting System
The Biological Materials Reporting System (BMRS) is an intuitive tool designed with input from Duke laboratory staff.
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