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…….
Category: Announcements
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…….
COVID-19 Test Screening Guidelines for USC Affiliates
We are pleased to announce two new documents providing helpful information regarding COVID-19 test screening for USC affiliates……..
Now Available! 2021 Annual Laboratory Safety Refresher Training
Dear PIs and Permit Holders, It is time to conduct annual safety refresher training for your staff. Download the memo >> 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: Monday, January 13, 2020 To: Principal…
COVID-19 Safety Spotlight – Break Rooms and Kitchens
As LA County continues to see a rise in positive COVID cases, USC break rooms and kitchens can pose a particularly high potential risk of infection. EH&S is directing departments and schools to consider removing seating from shared breakrooms. Wherever possible, only utilize breakrooms or shared kitchens for storing and rewarming food items. Departments should…
Public Notice of IBC Meeting
Human Gene Transfer (HGT) IBC meeting taking place next Tuesday, 12/1/2020 at 1:30PM Pacific Time to review the City of Vernon Trailer site for Dr. Dube regarding the AstaZeneca vaccine trial. If you would like to join the meeting please contact Biosafety@usc.edu….
Public Notice of IBC Meeting on October 1
Anyone interested in the results of the Institutional Biosafety Committee meeting that occurred on October 1, 2020, regarding the COVID-19 vaccine trial for AstraZeneca AZD1222, please contact biosafety@usc.edu….
Smoke Advisory Health Alert
Recent local fires in Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas have contributed to a smoke advisory by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for some areas of Los Angeles. For more information: Download the USC EH&S Smoke Advisory Health Alert Read the SCAQMD Announcement View hourly updates on the air quality in…
Back to Work FAQs
Visit the Back to Work FAQs web site for pertinent information on coming back to work, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), optimizing work areas, etc. It is also accessible from the COVID-19 Resource Center web page….