Graduate student safety certification

tool in planning and mitigating issuesrelating to stormwater management,building hazard assessments (asbestosand lead), emergency management andmore. This talk will discuss how GIS isbeing integrated into EHS at UNC Cha-pelHill andwill provideconcreteexam-ples of how to integrate GIS into yourorganization.

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Graduate student safety certificationJanice DodgeFlorida State University, United StatesA Graduate Student Safety Certifica-tion Program was initiated for incom-ing Chemistry graduate students tostrengthen the laboratory safety pro-gram in chemistry labs and better posi-tion graduates for hiring. The safetycertification program exposes newChemistry graduate students to safetytraining beyond the fundamental train-ing required for all laboratory workersand unlike lab specific training thatmust be provided by the faculty. Thispresentation will describe the first yearof the safety certification program andthe anticipated benefits of such a pro-gram in changing the safety culture.


Identifying opportunities for improve-mentDionna ThomasEmory Univerisity, United StatesOn an annual basis, lab personnel con-duct an inspection of their researchspaces and report the findings to theEmory University EnvironmentalHealth and Safety Office (EHSO). Inturn, EHSO personnel also conductvalidation inspections of lab spacesannually. In this presentation we willreview and compare laboratory inspec-tion findings from two differentperspectives: the self-inspection per-formed by laboratory personnel andthe validation inspections performedby EHSO personnel. We will examinecorrelations between inspection find-ings and reportable incidents in labs.


Implementation of a HH3 and HH4gas safety programMark DiNardoUniversity of Pittsburgh, United StatesEmerging technology and new fron-tiers in Science have increased theuse of health hazard (HH) 3 and 4gases in research. The University ofPittsburgh Environmental Health andSafety (EH&S) Department has devel-oped a program to allow researchers tosafely handle these gases and achievecompliance with applicable regula-tions. The program encompasses thepurchasing, inventory control, storageand usage of HH3 and HH4 gases.Guidelines in place for environmentalcontrols, Homeland Security inventorymaintenance, lab signage, emergencyresponse, and air quality monitoringwill also be discussed.


Implementing GHSMel DaleMonmouth University, United StatesThis session will focus on the newlydeveloped Globally Harmonized Sys-tem for the Classification and Labelingof Chemicals. We will explore the bestmethods to train employees on thisarea as they become accustomed toseeing terms like SDSs, new picto-grams, and a new way of classifyinghazards. The session will be largelyinteractive, drawing on experiencesfrom the presenter in giving trainings,as well as audience participation inmethods of training. Attendees shouldleave feeling better able to tackle thetask of training their employees onthis complicated, but workable, stan-dard.


Implementing NFPA 70E for ArcFlash SafetyDaryn LewellynLewellyn Technology, United StatesNFPA 70E implementation can beconfusing and overwhelming. This ses-sion equips attendees with the knowl-edge to implement electrical safetystandards in the workplace. Even ifyou have established 70E guidelines

at your facility, you will gain from thisinformative look at best practices forelectrical safety. Recommended forManagers and Safety Professionals.


Lab hazard assessment: MIT pilotprojectMichael LaboskyEHS Office, Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology, United StatesThe MIT EHS Office has undertaken apilot project to systematically assessand categorize the hazards in itslabs. The project is aimed at reviewingprimarily the chemical and physicalhazards. A larger goal is to categorizehazard levels and to coordinate withBio and Rad ratings. The assessmentsare not the same as traditional labinspections or surveys. This presenta-tion will discuss the project back-ground, its goals, procedures andmechanisms as well as desired out-comes including benefits to research-ers. Results and findings fromassessments conducted in a range oflabs will be discussed.


Leadership in crisis and uncertaintyDavid BreedingEnvironmental Health, Safety &Security, Texas A&M University, Uni-ted StatesLeadership is leading a group towarda common vision, and is challengingto implement in times of crisis anduncertainty. Modern organizationsare well managed but poorly led, asexecutives pursue status quo goalswhile missing emerging crises. Lea-ders must be agents of adjustment.It requires innovative skills to fosteradaptation, embrace disequilibrium,engage employees and generate lea-dership. This session interactively dis-cusses characteristics of successfulleaders, attributes of effective leader-ship, and critical new skill sets toachieve success in times of crisisand uncertainty.


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