Occupational Safety and Environmental Health

*OSEH Updates*

2008

DOT/IATA Training
Biological Shipping Systems
Emergency Planning Expectations
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month
Green Chemistry: Benign Solvents
Thoughts from the Director

Emergency Planning at the University of Michigan
Approved Liquid Scintillation Cocktails
Scintillation Vial Disposal
Proper Sharps Handling
Thoughts from the Director

2007

Thoughts from the Director
All Hazards Approach to Emergency Planning
Accessing Roofs with Potentially Hazardous Exhaust
Proper Selection of Hazardous Waste Containers
Dry Ice Shipments

Chemical Reactivity Worksheet
The Role of a Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) in Your Laboratory
Asbestos on Campus
What is Mold?
Are Your Radioactive Materials and Radioactive Waste Secured?
Two New Employees Join OSEH’s Environmental Stewardship Program
Thoughts from the Director

2006

On-line Bloodborne Pathogen Refresher Training
Environmental Room Door Markings
Working Safely with Biological Wastes
Disposal of Liquid Scintillation Vials
Properly Managing Asbestos Floor Tiles
New Refrigerant Management Program
Thoughts from the Director

Animal Handler Occupational Health and Safety Program
Security of Radioactive Material on Campus
New Fire Extinguisher Program
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Autoclave Safety
OSEH has a New Training Website

2005

$300,000 in Damage - Preventable Accident or Predictable Outcome?
Laboratory Ergonomics
Is That the Fire Alarm?

Flu Update and Preventive Measures Everyone Should Take
What To Do With Monitors, Bulbs, and Batteries!
Safe Use of Dust Off
New Regulations for Consumer Electronic Products
Compressed Gas Safety

2004

Waste Minimization in the Laboratory
West Nile Virus Prevention - 2004 UM Strategy
Tornado Safety Tips

Pollution Prevention at the University
Automated External Defibrillators
Radioactive Contamination Emergencies
Biological Spill Emergencies
Orphan Chemicals

Safely Moving Biological Safety Cabinets
Liquid Scintillation Vial Selection and Disposal
Mixed Waste - Generation and Minimization
Hazardous Waste Disposal Fact Sheet
Decontaminating Lab Equipment
Floods and Failed Experiments Due to Poor Apparatus Set-up

2003

A Case for Separating Incompatible Chemicals
Chemical Spills
New Revisions to Laboratory Biosafety Manual
Disposal of Radioactive Sharps
Tornado Safety Tips

Protect Your Hearing
Hydrogen Bromide Lecture Cylinder Advisory
Authorization to Use Radioactive Material at the UM: FAQ

How Can I Obtain an Authorization to Use Radioactive Materials?
What Forms Should I complete for Approval for Non-Human Use of Radioactive Materials?
How Can I Amend My Current Authorization?
When Will My Authorization Expire?
Are There Any Tips to Completing a RSS-101?

Employee Responsibilities - A Reminder
Biohazardous Waste Disposal
OSEH's Environmental Stewardship Program

OSEH Compendium for Laboratory Facilities
Case of the eBay Oven
Wearing Gloves Outside the Laboratory
Annual Refresher Training for Radionuclide Users
Storm Drain Markers
Laboratory Equipment Decontamination
Disposal of Radioactive Waste
How do the Revised Michigan Part 5 Rules Affect YOU?
Visitors and Volunteers
OSEH Battery-Recycling Program

2002

New Regulation Could Impact Your Research
Use of Biocides During Mold Remediation
Protect Your Back - Know How to Lift and Carry
Mercury Thermometer Elimination Program
Can This Happen in Your Lab?
Safety Advisory - File Cabinets
Automated External Defibrillators

Your Personal Safety
Campus Construction Projects
Safety and Health in Student Housing
Personal Protective Equipment
Respirators-When Are They Needed and How Do I Get One?
Chemical Waste-Keep it in the Lab

Emergency Response for Hazardous Spills
Hazardous Waste Collection: Before You Call
Environmental Cleanup at the North University Building

2001

Research Safety Expectations
Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment
Proper Use of Fume Hoods
Preventing Fires in Biosafety Cabinets
CHP Complete
NEW! Mercury Thermometer Elimination Program

OSEH Environmental Management: Working with U
Clean Air-Regulatory Compliance
Working To Keep Our Michigan Waters BLUE
Maintaining the Storm Water Drainage System
Sustainable Landscaping: Lessons From Nature to Improve Our Environment

Radiation Safety Training
Radiation Safety Binders:

What Needs to Be in There?
What to Do When It is Full?

Security of Radioactive Material
Selection of Appropriate Survey Meter for Contamination Surveys
Registration Requirements for X-Ray Machines

A State-of-the-art Environmental Testing Laboratory in an Academic Setting?
The Environmental Lab and U
TCLP: Defining the Characteristic of Toxicity
Students Get "Real World" Experience
QA/QC: Ensuring the "Right" Answer