Environmental Health & Safety is pleased to announce the launch of Risk & Safety Solutions (RSS) software, a new data solution designed to assist stakeholders…….
Year: 2021
Great American SmokeOut
EH&S, CWFL, and fellow departments sponsored and participated in the Great American SmokeOut at both campuses on November 18, 2021. Brochures and pamphlets to help smokers kick the habit were on hand. Visit the American Cancer Society’s The Great American Smokeout® web page for information….
October is National Biosafety Month
Just a friendly reminder that October is not only the month of Halloween but also National Biosafety Month! Download our flyer for details on our $20 gift card raffle and Zoom background to spice up your meetings….
COVID-19 N95 Voluntary Use
The revised Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) allows employees to request N95 respirators without fear of retaliation from their employer. Regardless of vaccination status, USC employees are eligible to request N95 respirators for voluntary use and of no cost to the employee…….
5 Ways to Prevent Heat Illness
Drink plenty of water. Wear light-weight/loose-fitting clothing…….
Online GLS and Meet & Greet
The Office of Environmental Health & Safety is pleased to make the following announcements:
Online General Lab Safety Training (GLS) – now available on Trojan Learn
GLS Meet & Greet – new one-time Zoom requirement for GLS participants…….
Common (Lab) Areas
If your lab utilizes Identify and assign ownership to all hazardous materials and equipment in common areas by clearly labeling items with your name as the responsible PI….
Recirculating Water In Experimental Setups
The use of open-circuit water cooling for cooling condensers in research laboratories at USC shall be phased out and ultimately prohibited by Jan. 1, 2024. After the deadline, any observed open-circuit use of water for cooling condensers shall be considered a finding during an EH&S laboratory safety inspection. The most common cause of avoidable flooding…
Phenol Safety
If your laboratory utilizes phenol, it is imperative to stock phenol first aid kits with laminate film gloves for emergency response. The gloves protect against phenol exposure during decontamination of a phenol spill. Review the Phenol Safety Fact Sheet for hazard information, appropriate PPE/supplies and first aid, and spill response….
Peroxide Formers
Review information regarding Peroxide-Forming materials in Section 7 of USC’s Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP). Guidance includes: appropriate training storage testing disposal The table below lists time limits for storage of peroxide-forming materials. Status Class Aa Class B Class C Unopened, unstabilized Open or dispose within six months Shall be opened or disposed by manufacturer’s expiry…