2022 Hearing Conservation Program – Now Available

The Hearing Conservation Program is designed to prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss and comply with California OSHA requirements (8CCR5095-5100). The Hearing Conservation Program Manual and revised Hearing Conservation & Noise Control Fact Sheet are now available for download. Visit the Hearing Conservation web site for additional information. Questions? Contact EH&S at (323) 442-2200 or EHS@usc.edu….

Monkeypox Health Alert

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that member states (which are not endemic to Monkeypox) have identified confirmed cases of Monkeypox since mid-May, 2022. During the same period, CDC reported multiple cases of confirmed Monkeypox cases in several US states….

New! The 2022 Reproductive Health Program (RHP) is now available.

The USC Reproductive Health Program (RHP) sets forth basic guidelines and best practices for USC faculty, staff, and students to work, study, or conduct research safely in USC facilities where possible exposures to reproductive hazards may exist. Consult the RHP for details….

Now Available! The 2022 Hazardous Waste Management Manual

Good News, Everyone! The Hazardous Waste Management Manual is now available and ready for download. Use this detailed and comprehensive publication as a ready reference for management of USC’s waste streams, waste staging, labeling, laboratory move/closures, and more. Questions? Contact EH&S at (323) 442-2200 or EHS@usc.edu….

Memo: Masking Guidance Update

MEMORANDUM Date: January 5, 2022 To: USC Faculty and University Staff CC: USC Students From: Deona Willes, MPH, CLS, Executive DirectorUSC Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, FACHAChief Health Officer, USC Student HealthDivision Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC Subject: Updated Masking Guidance for Campus Environments As many…