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Reminders related to flushing and care of eyewashes
During recent inspections of research areas, OESO and other inspectors have noted the following
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Autoclave use is inherently hazardous due to the high pressure (15 PSI) and high temperature (121°C) needed to sterilize biological material. Engineer
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For decades, it has been routine practice for radiologists to place lead shields over the ovaries and testes of patients who are having clinical radio
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Registering and Receiving Approval
OESO must review all studies that involve the collection or use of COVID-19 specimens. This includes COVID patie
SOPs for Use of Hazardous Agents in Animals, Guide for Developing an SOP for the use of Biohazards in Animals, https://www.safety.duke.edu/sites/default/files/CombinedABSL-2andBSL-2SOPTemplate.doc, SOP for Handling Animals Dosed with Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Drugs, https://www.safety.duke.edu/sites/default/files/SOP-Handling-Animals-Dosed-W-Toxic-Chems.docx, Chemical Hazard Door Sign, https://www.safety.duke.edu/sites/default/files/ChemicalHazardDoorSign.pdf, GHS Criteria for special Animal Handling Procedures, https://www.safety.duke.edu/sites/default/files/GHS_Action_Matrix.pdf, GHS Lookup Tool, https://www.safety.duke.edu/sites/default/files/GHS_Lookup.xlsm, Use our chemical SOP templates and guidelines, https://www.safety.duke.edu/laboratory-safety/chemical-hygiene/chemical-sops, Guidelines for the Safe Handling of Animals Exposed to LPS in Research, https://www.safety.duke.edu/sites/default/files/LPS_animals_example.pdf, Radiation Safety Animal Care and Use Protocol Wizard, https://lsw.duhs.duke.edu/radsafety/animal_care/default.asp
Safe Use of Anesthetic Gases, Animal Anesthesia Information Sheet, https://www.safety.duke.edu/sites/default/files/animal%20anesthesia%20information%20sheet.pdf, IACUC policy on Safe Use of Anesthetic Gases, https://duke.app.box.com/s/9oamtn08pzsn7bpg32t016oi4zfa15h9
The first steps to take if you have Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Concerns:
Contact maintenance to repair leaks. If needed, maintenance can also
Request an OESO Odor Investigation
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Trenching and Excavations, A program for reviewing trenching and excavations to ensure personnel will not be at risk of injury or death because of cave-ins.
OSHA Guide to , Construction Safety, Ensuring that appropriate safety regulations are followed during construction and renovation projects.
Duke Contractor Safety Guidebook
OSHA C, Machine Guarding, Review to ensure all potentially hazardous mechanical equipment has adequate guarding to prevent personnel injuries.
OSHA Checklist for Abrasive, Electrical Safety, A program focused on minimizing electrical hazards. Read about Electrical Safety in the Safety Manual.
Electrical Safety Policy Checklist
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Ladder Safety, A program for training and providing information to employees with the goal of eliminating ladder related injuries and requiring the safe use of all l, Fall Protection, A program for protecting employees working at heights from injuries associated with falling.
Fall Protection Policy
NC OSHA Guide to Fall Prev, Scaffolding Safety, Ensuring that appropriate safety regulations are followed during scaffolding use.
NC OSHA Guide to Safe Scaffolding
NC OSHA Scaffolding Fact S, Other General Safety Topics, Baling Machine Safety Tips
Working Safely with Ampules
Working Safely When Cleaning with Compressed Air
Working Safely with Xenon Headlights
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Hazardous Waste
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976,
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