Happy National Biosafety Month!

Happy National Biosafety Month (and Halloween, too)! Both highlight scary things and are celebrated during the month of October. Stay tuned all month for: Download the EH&S flyer for more information. Download your complimentary USC Biosafety Month Zoom background….

October 2023 Researcher Spotlight

October celebrates both ABSA International Biosafety Month and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition of these preeminent campaigns, EH&S is highlighting the outstanding contributions of USC biomedical researchers in breast cancer research and pathogen research, in general. Suhn K. Rhie, PhD – Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck…

**New Arrival** Pathogen Safety Data Sheets Web Page

The newly published Pathogen Safety Data Sheets (PSDS) web page features safety data sheets (PDF) for a variety of pathogens. Each PSDS provides detailed information that includes pathogen characteristics, health hazards, and medical precautions/treatment. Bookmark the PSDS web page for easy access….

New Web Page for Request a Hazardous Waste Pickup

A new, dedicated web page for Request a Hazardous Waste Pickup is now available! All the request forms you’re familiar with and use frequently (hazardous waste pickup, universal waste pickup, move or close a lab, and waste supplies) are now prominently featured in one location. You can access the new web page from the Request…

Sustainability in Research Labs at USC

To celebrate Green Week (September 4 – 9) (one of the many initiatives that support Assignment: Earth) and the grand opening of the USC Sustainability Hub, EH&S has launched its Sustainability in Research Labs at USC web page. The web page promotes sustainable lab practices that include chemical usage minimization, chemical recycling, and waste management. Visit…