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Are Your Door Signs Effective?

February 21, 2017

In the event of a hazardous material spill at your facility, are door signs used to notify individuals of the spill situation? Or do you use caution tape, cones, or some other physical barrier to prevent unauthorized entry into the hazardous material spill area?

February 14, 2017

On a day like today when people are making last minute dinner plans, the use of cell phones and people’s desire to be constantly connected to their phone may be exemplified. In addition to the possibility of cell phones being fomites when allowed in laboratories, the distraction factor is also a concern.

February 7, 2017

If you were to think back about this past year and how many risk assessments you conducted, what do you think the number would be? Do you have a plan in place to ensure that a thorough risk assessment is conducted prior to new biological agents being introduced into the laboratory?

January 24, 2017

As of January 18, 2017, the FDA has banned powdered surgeon’s gloves, powdered examination gloves, and absorbable powder for lubricating a surgeon’s gloves. Manufacturers of powered gloves have been sending notices to customers to advise them of the ban and request that any banned products currently available in the workplace be disposed of.

January 10, 2017

The 2017 Update to the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology was released by the EPA, FDA, and USDA on January 4, 2017. The so-called Coordinated Framework is accompanied by the National Strategy for Modernizing the Regulatory System for Biotechnology Products.

December 27, 2016

Many of you are likely spending some time going through your EHS records for this year, and preparing recordkeeping systems for the new year. As you know, there are numerous regulatory requirements for how long you must maintain specific records.

December 20, 2016

January 18, 2017 will mark the effective date of OSHA’s final rule that clarifies making and maintaining work-related injury and illness documentation. The amendments in this rule do not stipulate any new compliance obligations, and the injury and illness reporting requirements remain the same.

December 6, 2016

The Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule was published in the Federal Register on November 28, 2016. This rule will be effective on May 30, 2017.

November 29, 2016

If you have employees that fall under OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard working at your facility, be sure to maintain records of offering covered employees the Hepatitis B vaccine in accordance with the standard.

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November 22, 2016

Everyone knows that the holiday season is a busy time of year, with many people rushing to avoid being late for holiday events, finish their shopping, or hurry home to enjoy their families. Now is a good time to remind everyone to take time to follow the established EHS practices at your facility and not take any short cuts to finish early or simply on time.

November 8, 2016

After you have spent time and energy revamping your waste handling procedures and retraining lab workers, consider establishing a constant reminder to preserve your hard work. A waste handling flow chart can be created with pictures to clearly demonstrate how particular waste streams should be disposed of.

October 25, 2016

Wash your hands. This is a statement that you have probably heard a million times over, starting as far back as you can remember. Did you know that employers are responsible for ensuring that employees wash their hands after removing PPE by regulation?

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Are Your Door Signs Effective?

Consider Cell Phone Distractions

How Many Risk Assessments Have You Conducted?

Evaluate Available Gloves

2017 Update to Coordinated Framework

Consider Archiving Rather Than Pitching

OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Requirements Made Clear

E-Manifest Published in Federal Register

Maintain Compliant HepB Vaccination Records

Take Your Time…Please!

Have You Considered a Constant Waste Handling Reminder?

Wash Your Hands

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