Hello Colleagues, USC Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Department of Public Safety (DPS), and Office of Fire Safety & Emergency Planning (FSEP) invite the USC community to the USC Safety and Preparedness Fair. In light of the ongoing wildfire disaster and the 31st anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake, this is an excellent opportunity to take steps…
Category: Announcements
2025 Shop Safety Compliance and Training Review Memo
MEMORANDUM Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025 To: Shop and Maker Space Managers From: Deona Willes, MPH, CLS, Executive DirectorUSC Office of Environmental Health and Safety Subject: Shop Compliance and Training Review Dear Shop and Maker Space Managers, In light of the wildfire disasters affecting members of our community, we want to extend our thoughts and…
2025 Annual Laboratory Safety Refresher Training Memo
MEMORANDUM Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 To: Principal Investigators and Permit Holders From: Deona Willes, MPH, CLS, Executive Director, Environmental Health & Safety Subject: Annual Laboratory Safety Training Refresher Reminder Dear USC Researcher Community, In light of the wildfire disasters affecting members of our community, we want to extend our thoughts and support to everyone…
Happy Holidays and A Look Back at 2024
As the year draws to a close, we at USC Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) would like to extend the warmest holiday wishes to you and your families. May this season bring you joy, rest, and a time to recharge for the year ahead. As we bring 2024 to a close, we wanted to provide…
New Arrival! RSS Radiation Module
USC EH&S is pleased to announce the unveiling of the Risk and Safety Solutions (RSS) Radiation Module to manage your RAM usage logs, waste requests for RAM, uploading contamination documentation, and more beginning January 6, 2025. Authorized RAM Users with RSS accounts are required to: Those awaiting an RSS account are expected to discontinue entries in EHSA and…
Biosafety Month Inspector Challenge #2
Instructions Qualifying entries will be entered to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card, courtesy of USC EH&S. The deadline for this submission is Nov 8….
USC Researcher Spotlight (Biosafety Month 2024)
Professor Cheryl Mae Craft, Ph.D. October marks International Biosafety and Biosecurity Month, a time to reflect on the critical importance of safety in research environments. At USC, our focus is promoting best practices that protect researchers, their teams, and the communities they serve. Whether handling biohazardous materials, ensuring the safe disposal of lab waste, or…
Biosafety Month Inspector Challenge #1
Instructions Qualifying entries will be entered to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card, courtesy of USC EH&S. The deadline for this submission is Oct. 31….
Happy Biosafety Month!
Happy Biosafety Month and Happy Halloween! What do Biosafety Month and Halloween have in common? Both happen in October and can bring up scary images. But, this month, we’re highlighting how to contain the real fright – biohazards – and keep our labs safe! Join USC EH&S for weekly activities, prizes, and essential tips to…
New Web Page Published: Hazardous & Compressed Gases
Compressed gases, though widely used in USC research laboratories, USC shop locations (instructional, fabrication), and USC facilities, present physical, chemical, and health hazards. It is critically important then to consult key references (including manufacturer’s safety guidelines) before planning and executing work with compressed gases. See the Hazardous and Compressed Gases web page….