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Office of Environmental Health and Safety

WEBEnvironmental Health and Safety, in partnership with the Dean for Research and the Office of Sustainability, is developing a green labs certification program. Effective today, Jan. …

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Know Your Hazard Symbols (Pictograms) Office of …

WEBKnow Your Hazard Symbols (Pictograms) Hazard symbols have come a long way from the rudimentary drawings used to designate poison in the early 1800s. As …

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Mission and Values Office of Environmental Health and …

WEBOur Values. Service. Be approachable and responsive, professional and courteous. Provide high quality services in a timely manner. Integrity. Be honest, fair, ethical, consistent, …

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‘We Will Do That. We Know How.’ Office of …

WEBAt the Sa[Fest] Greening Up the Lab event in Icahn Laboratory, from left: Bill Broadhurst, Director, Campus Energy; Ted Borer, Director, Energy Plant; Ijeoma …

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Chemical Safety Information

WEBGeneral Information Physical Hazards of Chemicals Health Hazards of Chemical Routes of Entry Health Hazards of Chemical Exposure General Information Before using any …

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New Occupational Health Portal Launched Office of …

WEBSept. 20, 2023. Beginning Sept. 20, 2023, the University will be launching a new occupational health management portal. The portal contains important links and …

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Heat Stress Facts Office of Environmental Health and …

WEBHeat stroke is the most serious health problem for people working in the heat, but is not very common. It is caused by the failure of the body to regulate its core temperature. …

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Cold Stress Facts Office of Environmental Health and …

WEBFour factors contribute to cold stress: cold temperatures, high or cold wind, dampness and cold water. A cold environment forces the body to work harder to maintain its core …

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Construction Safety Office of Environmental Health and …

WEBConstruction Safety. Construction sites are dynamic activities where workers engage in many activities that may expose them to a variety of safety hazards, such as falling …

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Chemical Safety Information

WEBChemical contact with eyes can be particularly dangerous, resulting in painful injury or blindness. Wearing safety goggles or a face shield can reduce the risk of eye contact. …

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Art Safety Office of Environmental Health and Safety

WEBIntroduction The visual arts can pose significant risks to the health and safety of artists. This guide provides an overview of some of the most common risks associated with …

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Section 5: Health Hazards of Chemicals

WEBSECTION 5: Health Hazards of Chemicals Introduction Basic Toxicology How Chemicals Enter Your Body Effects of Chemical Exposure Determining Chemical Exposure …

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Painting and Drawing Office of Environmental Health and Safety

WEBChemical Safety Basics Pigments Water-Based Paints Non Water-Based Paints Airbrush, Spray Cans and Spray Guns Dry Drawing Media Liquid Drawing Media Introduction The …

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Section 5: Health Hazards of Chemicals

WEBSymptoms of skin exposure include dry, whitened skin, redness and swelling, rashes or blisters, and itching. In the event of chemical contact on skin, rinse the affected area with …

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Vehicle Safety Office of Environmental Health and Safety

WEBOperating and maintenance manuals must be kept in the cab of all mechanized equipment. The swing radius of all equipment that swings on a pivot should be delineated and …

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Section 4: Chemical and Hazard Identification

WEBSection 4: Chemical and Hazard Identification. Labels; Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) On-Line Chemical Information Resources; Other Chemical Information …

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Safety Data Sheets Office of Environmental Health and Safety

WEBA Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (formally MSDS) is designed to provide emergency response personnel and users of hazardous materials with the proper procedures for handling or …

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Potassium Office of Environmental Health and Safety

WEBOverview Elemental potassium is an odorless silver metal solid that reacts violently with water, acids and oxygenated compounds. Potassium can ignite in moist air or because …

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Handling Radioactive Materials Safely Office of Environmental …

WEBTo protect the skin of your wrists, consider one of the following steps: Wrap tape around your lab coat sleeve or put a rubber band around the sleeve to keep the cuff from …

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Animal Biosafety Office of Environmental Health and Safety

WEBIntroduction. The administration of infectious agents and recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid molecules to research animals poses unique hazards such as animal bites, …

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