About Duke's Chemical Spill Response Team
Despite solid efforts at prevention, accidents will happen. Since a goal of our division is to prevent th
The Safety Manuals are in Adobe Acrobat format (.PDF files). You will need Acrobat Reader to view .PDF files. You can download the Acrobat Reader here
University Safety Manual (All Duke University and Duke Health facilities.)
Laboratory Safety Manual
Laser Safety Policy
Radiation Safety Manual
Policies/RequirementsSafety Training is a central component of the Duke Safety Program and will provide you with necessary knowledge and tools to redu
Documents & Policies, Duke Safety Training Policy, internal:/sites/default/files/i_5training.pdf, How to Log into On-line Training/Check Employee Training, internal:/sites/default/files/How-to-Log-into-Online-Training.pdf, How to Run a Training Report, internal:/sites/default/files/How_To_Run_A_Training_Report.pdf, How to Read a Training Report, internal:/sites/default/files/How-to-Read-Training-Report.pdf
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) was revised in 2012 to adopt the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
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The Radiation Safety Division assists Duke faculty and staff with the safe use of radioactive material and radiation producing devices. Our scope of r
Radiation Emergencies:, Call Duke Police and ask for radiation safety response at 911 from a campus phone or (919) 684-2444, Key Documents:, Duke Radiation Safety ManualDuke Laser Safety PolicyNorth Carolina Radiation Protection Regulations, Other Resources:, Ask the Experts – Health Physics SocietyRadiation Injury Treatment NetworkRadiation Emergency Medical Management
The Occupational Hygiene & Safety Division coordinates the programs for evaluating, controlling, or eliminating both health and safety hazards in the
If you are a new lab on campus, please review the information found here.Read about the procedure for Laboratory Start-upsFill out and submit the Noti
Maintaining Good Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is generally good in well-maintained buildings with well-maintained heating, ventilati
Occupants can play a key role in maintaining good air quality as follows: , Is your issue more of an odor concern?, If so, see Odor Concerns., Keep building materials dry:, Many building materials can support mold growth when they are wet for extended periods. Therefore, keeping things dry is of utmost importance for main, Keep windows closed:, Outdoor air carries pollen, mold spores, and humidity, any of which may cause problems indoors. Air that is brought in via the building HVAC system is, Do not block air vents:, The building’s HVAC system was designed to provide and remove air from each part of the building. Blocking the vents can compromise this design. If ne, Remove visible mold:, If you notice mold growing on building materials, call maintenance to have the mold removed.
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The Fire & Life Safety Division is charged with the responsibility to design, implement, and manage a vigilant fire safety program. The Fire & Life Sa
The Duke Ergonomics Division endeavors to recognize ergonomic hazards in the workplace and recommend ways of minimizing or controlling these hazards t
General Ergonomics Resource Links, The Hand Book (Unauthorized reproduction or transmission of The HAND Book is prohibited.)National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) , Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE)Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)Association of Safe Patient Handling ProfessionalsR, Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaires (CMDQ)Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaires (Spanish)Cornell , OSHA’s VDT ChecklistPerformance Oriented Ergonomic Checklist For Computer (VDT) WorkstationsLaptop Specific Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questio