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Hi Mike, I posted this same question in the Fire and Life Safety CoP a couple weeks ago, as Texas A&M is in the same boat with Inspect-n-Track. I received three responses. Firebug; Building Reports; and Asset Panda. We are currently looking at these, ...

You can go to http://dchas.org/2019/08/19/periodic-table-of-safety-elements-updated/  and download the poster in either large format or 17 x 11 format. You can print it yourself through your own print shop or a local one. Let me know if you have any ...

Good Morning Scott, In my previous employment I sold AEDs and most warranty were for 7-10 years (depending on the manufacturers). I would check with the manufacturer for the guaranteed life span. I know lots of people who still have the same AED ...

Good Morning,     Is there a way I can get 2 copies of this poster?  Purchase from where? Thank you, Sharron ------------------------------ Sharron Cargo Manager, EHS Gallaudet University Washington DC 202-250-2023 ------------------------------

This   position has now been posted on the University of Kentucky's Human Resources site.  The position will be posted from 08/19/2019 to 09/02/2019 .     Here is a quick link to the posting: http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/245210 ...

Hello everyone, One of the open Biosafety Specialist positions at Georgia Tech has been posted!  Please direct anyone to the link below who you feel may be qualified and is interested.  It can be found under the title of "Biosafety Specialist": gatech.taleo.net/careersection/gatech_internal/jobdetail.ftl ...

Hello everyone, The Biosafety Officer position at Georgia Tech has been posted!  Please refer anyone you feel may be interested and fits the qualifications to the link below.  It can be found under the title "Biosafety Officer": gatech.taleo.net/careersection/gatech_classified/jobdetail.ftl ...

We have been using Brady's Inspect-n-Tract for inspections of fire extinguishers and other things. Now that Brady is no longer supporting INT I need to find a replacement platform. Does anyone have any reccomendations? ------------------------------ ...

All, We are in the process of trying to determine the optimum time for retiring an AED from service and purchasing a replacement. Our current practice is to inspect and replace pads/batteries in accordance with the manufacturer's schedule until the manufacturer ...

Stony Brook University EH&S is seeking applications for three radiation safety positions to meet the growing demands of the expanding programs of Stony Brook Medicine, including the acquisition of two hospitals, opening of a cancer center and operation ...

Good afternoon, In June there was a large explosion at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities chemical waste processing facility. I talked with many of you about the incident at the annual conference in Indy, but wanted to update you with some of the ...

Hello. Have you seen Creative Safety's removal bollard? Costs about $400/each. The base must be embedded about 12". When you remove the bollard, the base lid covers the opening. It supposedly is flush with the ground. You can view  https://www.creativesafetysupply.com/removable-bollards/ ...

We also use collapsible bollards and have had the exact same issues (fire department, facilities, public safety, trips and falls, etc).  We had someone trip and fall from one that was removed and left an opening in the walk path.   Someone forgot to install ...

Howdy! This is just a friendly reminder to fill out the post conference survey. All attendees should have received an email around the first of August with a link to the survey. You only have a couple more days to respond and let the Board of Trustees, ...

Pete, A copy of "Campus Safety magazine showed up on my desk. Flipping through it I found an article titled "Protecting Pedestrians with Vehicle Barriers and Fences" that may (or may not) be of interest to you. https://www.campussafetymagazine.com/university/pedestrians-vehicle-barriers-fences/ ...

In Europe, you will often find "automatic" bollards. They are expensive, but you can drop them with a remote much like an automatic garage door opener. https://fastgateopeners.com/store/j200-ha-600-automatic-retractable-bollard-for-traffic-control-in-painted-steel-faac-116500.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwnMTqBRAzEiwAEF3ndnpmRtxKoUDB0lHGxar_P5JTjbX8wzWUhLzr30_WpGtGnYS-6XFNYhoCTAEQAvD_BwE ...

Jon, Hadn't thought about the fact that removing the Bullard would violate Walking-Working Surfaces rules...such a hole, if unguarded, would be considered a MIOSHA violation by our State regulators. Jeff ------Original Message------ ...

And adding to Jeff's good point about the problems with the holes when a bollard is removed ... ... I was at an outdoor staff luncheon/banquet when a colleague came over, "Jon, can you come and help, please someone was injured." I went with ...

Here is a link to the job posting for an Emergency Management position with the University of Missouri system office. https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psp/tamext/COLUM/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=6&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=6&JobOpeningId=31126&PostingSeq=1 ...

Pete, We use removable bollards, but it would be a hassle to remove them multiple times a week, especially if they are heavy enough that they need a loader or other equipment to remove them. But, typically, they only get removed if a vehicle needs ...

Colleagues, We're looking for good ideas for easily removable/collapsible bollards other barriers to protect pedestrian areas and still allowing easy access for the fire department. Do you have any ideas? We're looking for a more ...

Hi Mike etal, EH&S does have input at the design stage of each capital project especially those projects that exceed $7,500. We also assist our work request committee evaluate work requests for EH&S issues as needed before being converted to a work ...

Hi Brad, I'm not trying to push any specific vendor but VetEquip has a selection of portable products. Some of these are for use if a hard ducted snorkel or fume hood can't be used for a procedure. We're obtaining our first Extract-All system and should ...

Hi Brad We usually encourage researchers to use the bench-top extractor units or carbon filter units with snorkels in lack of house exhaust ventilation. You can check Sentry Air or Extract-All. Regards ------------------------------ Iraj Aalaei Senior ...

Brad, Try over in the animal safety COP (I dispose of cartridges for our animal facility, but I don't run the units themselves). Jeff -- Jeff Lewin Chemical Safety Officer Research Integrity Office Laboratory Operations ...

Does anyone have experience with portable waste anesthetic gas scavenging units (e.g. Labconco FilterMate)? Thanks, Brad ------------------------------ [Brad] [King] [[Director, Office of Occupational Safety] [Environmental Health & Safety] [Washington ...

Does anyone have experience with portable waste anesthetic gas scavenging systems (e.g. Labconco FilterMate)? ------------------------------ [Brad] [King] [[Director, Office of Occupational Safety] [Environmental Health & Safety] [Washington University ...

Hi William We do not have photos linked to the floorplans/spaces but it's a great idea you have and we will look into seeing if we could do this. Our current audience for viewing the data is limited tour our Projects team. Sean ...

Scott, How come you don't have input in design, just curious?  I only get involved with Capital Renewal renovations so here's a link to tool for hazardous building materials (https://ehs.psu.edu/sites/ehs/files/project_planning_hazmat_checklist_7-20-16.docx).  ...

You can find the Lab Design Manual for the University of California here: https://lsdm.ucop.edu/ ------------------------------ Chris Kolodziej Chemical Hygiene Officer UCLA Environment, Health & Safety | Laboratory Safety Mobile: (310) 261-8611 ...

Good morning CSHEMA Peeps! We're having a CoP meeting today, 12 noon Eastern. It's our first meeting since the conference in Indianapolis.  https://iu.zoom.us/j/105538962 C'mon in boys, the water is fine. -  Delmar O'Donnell ------------------------------ ...

I hate to say that I do not trust the personnel in the labs to NOT use the hoods while we are in the process of changing filters/etc.  But I know the messages do not always filter down or "get absorbed" by the lab personnel.  We employ LOTO and Level ...

Live laboratory Hood ductwork is considered permit-required confined space and we use a contractor that can run their permits. We have one building where the laboratory hoods connect to a common air handler that has full-sized doors for entry. ...

Hi Scott, We do not have a checklist, but in case this helps, EH&S is heavily involved in developing and updating construction guidelines which are mandatory for all new projects. Among the guidelines that you can find on the following link ,EH&S is ...

inventory what is in the hoods to assess the vapor risk remove chemicals from the hoods being serviced Let the system flush  wipe test surfaces for pH testing If all hazards are confirmed removed and systems are locked out it can probably be entered as ...

All, We are in the process of updating the EH&S component to the capital project process. Although EH&S does have a seat at the table during the design phase of capital projects I wanted to draft a guidance document and/or checklist to pass along to the ...

Hi Sean, This looks very good and I would love to try and get folks on board to creating this here at Univ. of Idaho where our records are scattered (especially close out document for DPW/capitol projects).  Are you able to click on the material in the ...

Has anyone had any experience with their employees requiring a Confined Space rescue? Or a close call?  Thank you. Lori Welch ------------------------------ Lori Welch EHS Coordinator University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh WI 9204240985 ----------- ...

Hello Colleagues:  What safety protocols should be followed when employees need to access air handler dampers in a Science Building exhaust fan chamber? Other than LOTO.  The concern is for employee potential exposure to fumes/chemicals aerosols, ...

Hello Colleagues:  What safety protocols should be followed when employees need to access air handler dampers in a Science Building exhaust fan chamber? Other than LOTO.  The concern is for employee potential exposure to fumes/chemicals aerosols, ...

Hello Colleagues:  What safety protocols should be followed when employees need to access air handler dampers in a Science Building exhaust fan chamber? Other than LOTO.  The concern is for employee potential exposure to fumes/chemicals aerosols, ...

I've attached the user manual we created for the building. It includes some floor plans, including the H rooms for additional chemical storage on each level. Please let me know if you have any questions. Robin ------------------------------ Robin Izzo ...

Thank you, Sean for this great presentation at the conference and for sharing here. ------------------------------ Amanda Grey Environmental Programs Manager University of California Riverside Riverside CA 951-827-6324 ----------------------------- ...

Sean, It is in the library (as is yours you just uploaded): https://connect.cshema.org/viewdocument/cshema-presentation-upload-periodi?CommunityKey=07e19a09-b0a3-480a-9488-973fa2c19ff8&tab=librarydocuments -- Jeff Lewin Chemical ...

Dear Colleagues,  Does your University have an office of continuous improvement, business process improvement, organizational excellence, etc...(the names are endless)? If so, I would love if you could connect me with some in that office (hopefully that ...

Attached is my presentation from the Wednesday session on Asbestos Data Management. Regards, Sean Sean Collins Director, Environment, Health & Safety Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real Santa Cara, CA 95053 Desk: (408) ...

Hi All My apologies but I don't see the presentation - are you able to re-send/post? Regards, Sean Sean Collins Director, Environment, Health & Safety Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real Santa Cara, CA 95053 Desk: ...

Robin, Thanks for sharing this presentation!  What a great idea  - sure to generate a lot of questions and interest.   Kate Kate Decker-Wurm Occupational Safety Specialist II Environmental Health and Safety  UConn | Division of Public Safety 3102 ...

This floor plan really interests me. We are constantly fighting the flammable loading battle with the labs! Thx! Dainnya Dainnya D. Busbin, CIH EH&S Sr. Specialist Environmental Health & Safety Medical Center Boulevard ...

Thanks for a great conference, Laura!​ ------------------------------ Carol McMillin EH&S/Risk Manager Ursinus College Collegeville PA 610-409-3221 ------------------------------