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EHRS Home Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety …

WebThe Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety is a unit in the Office of Vice Provost for Research. In consultation with faculty and the administration, EHRS is …

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Health & Safety PennEHRS

WebHealth & Safety | PennEHRS. Computer Ergonomics. Laser Safety Fact Sheets & Reference Materials. Shipping Chemical Materials. Chemical Waste. Biohazardous …

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Laboratory Inspection Program PennEHRS

WebLaboratory Inspection Program. Last Revised: May 17, 2022. The University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety (EHRS) uses the …

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Environmental Programs PennEHRS

WebEHRS provides services and resources to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to achieve optimal control or reduction of hazards and …

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Computer Ergonomics PennEHRS

WebHumantech Office Ergonomics. Humantech Office Ergonomics is a tool that you can use to assess your computer workstation. The Humantech Office Ergonomics …

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Fact Sheet: Osmium Tetroxide PennEHRS

WebRevised 7/2022. The requirements in Penn's Chemical Hygiene Plan SOP: Acutely Toxic Chemicals, SOP: Irritants, and SOP: Corrosives apply to all work involving osmium …

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Physical Hazards in the Laboratory PennEHRS

WebLaboratory health and safety risks arise from both the chemical and physical hazards of your work and the work being done by others in the lab. The following list of …

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Training PennEHRS

WebTraining programs are developed and presented by the Office of Environmental Health & Radiation Safety (EHRS) using instructor-led or web-based …

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Formaldehyde PennEHRS

WebFormaldehyde and formalin are used on campus as a preservative, germicide and disinfectant. Formaldehyde exposure presents a health risk. Acute health …

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Crystalline Silica PennEHRS

WebCrystalline Silica is a naturally occurring mineral found in a variety of building products including natural stone products, concrete, mortar, brick, block, pavers, …

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PennEHRS

WebThe University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing and promoting a safe and healthy learning, teaching and research environment. The University of …

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Focus on Construction Health: COVID-19

WebAIHA | 3141 Fairview Park Dr., Suite 777 | Falls Church, VA 22042 | aiha.org ©aiha 2020 Page 2 of 31 Focus on Construction Health: COVID-19 Guidance Document

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Lab Safety Quick FAQs PennEHRS

WebLaboratory Waste. 1. I have a large number of expired or unneeded chemicals; must I submit an individual waste request for each container? No. Submit one Waste …

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Setting up a Lab at Penn PennEHRS

WebThe Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety provides this list to assist you in setting up a safe laboratory. Notify EHRS concerning new lab move-in and …

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Respiratory Protection Program PennEHRS

WebMost occupational exposures do not require respiratory protection. If you think that you need a respirator, contact Environmental Health & Radiation Safety …

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Fume Hoods PennEHRS

WebIssue Date 2/2021; Revised 11/2023 This site contains helpful information for the operation of your laboratory fume hood. For information on fume hood specifications …

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SOP: Reproductive Health Hazards PennEHRS

WebRevised 7/2022 The University of Pennsylvania in coordination with the Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety (EHRS) strives to provide …

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LITHIUM of 15 BATTERY SAFETY Environmental Health

Web1.0 Purpose and Applicability. 1.1 It is the policy of the University of Pennsylvania in coordination with the Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety to provide the …

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Fact Sheet: Lecture Bottle Safety PennEHRS

WebHazard Description. Lecture bottles are small compressed gas cylinders, typically 12-18 inches long and 2-3 inches in diameter. Although they are small and …

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Biosafety in Microbiological & Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)

WebPublished by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the BMBL outlines best practices for the safe conduct …

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Guidance for shipping SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 patient samples

Web- COVID-19 patient samples from suspected or confirmed cases should be sent as UN3373, Biological Substances, Category B. - Viral cultures or isolates of SARS …

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Vacuum Pump Explosion in Chemistry Building PennEHRS

WebLast Revised: April 25, 2022. Revision 10/21/2021. On the evening of August 14, 2020, a Chemistry graduate student was attempting to evaporate ethyl acetate and …

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