Dear PIs and Permit Holders, It is time to conduct annual safety refresher training for your staff. We encourage you to review these materials with your staff and post hard copies in visible areas of your lab(s) as a reminder of these requirements. MEMORANDUM Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2024 To: Principal Investigators and Permit Holders…
Category: Announcements
**New Arrival** USC Public Health Web Page
Visit our newly published Public Health web page to keep up to date on the latest health alerts, news, and health and safety guidelines. While browsing, also note our featured resources and links on other important health topics such as food safety and heat illness. Stay tuned for the upcoming USC Public Health Manual which…
Top 10 Cal/OSHA Violations
All workplaces in California must adhere to the workplace safety rules as defined in Cal/OSHA’s Title 8 regulations. Of those, here are the top 10 standards most cited (Source) in the last reporting year, along with information about USC-specific programs: As we look back at the top 10 Cal/OSHA violations from the past year, it’s…
Holiday Safety
As the holiday season approaches, we extend warm wishes to our cherished campus family. While this time brings joy and festivities, safety remains our top priority. To ensure a safe and happy holiday season for everyone, please take note of the following tips: 1. Mindful Decorating: Adorn your spaces with approved and properly functioning electrical…
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…
Heat Illness: Back to School
It’s Back to School! As August comes to close, hot days are still forecasted. So, plan to bring sunshade and plenty of bottled water to keep you hydrated wherever you go. Here are some good tips to avoid heat illness. Read more about heat illness on the Heat Illness Prevention webpage. As a reminder, CAL/OSHA requires…