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
Environment of Care (EOC) refers to any site where patients are treated, including inpatient and outpatient settings. The main objective of the EOC is
Essential Lab Chemical Hygiene Resources
Chemical Documentation for Labs:
Chemical SOPs and Guidelines
Lab-Specific Chemical Hygiene P
Chemical Hygiene Resources and Helpful Links, Primary Chemical Resources for Labs, Chemical Emergencies - Exposures and Spills
Chemical Glove Penetration Guides
Reproductive Health
General Chemical Hygiene Plan
Chemical Waste, External Chemical Safety References,
Chemical Safety and Toxicology Information in PubChem
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summaries in PubChem
Chemical Information from European C, Duke Chemical Hazard Information, HAZARD ALERT - PHENOL BURNS CAN BE FATAL
HAZARD ALERT - FLAMMABLE CABINET SPILL RISK
Working Safety with Toxic Powders Information Sheet
Safe Us, Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Information, GHS Lookup Tool
Pictogram Information Sheet
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Information (OSHA Quick Card)
OSHA QuickFacts on Laboratory Container Labels
Program Background:
The Duke Safe Patient Handling and Mobility program is known as Duke MOVES which stands for: Move Often, Very Early, and Safely
The Laboratory Safety Division coordinates the programs for recognizing, evaluating and controlling health and safety hazards in the laboratory enviro
The Environmental Programs Division supports the University’s policy to minimize the environmental impact of its activities through the development, i
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