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Congrats to the JST / DRS Interactive Safety Demonstrations Event Grand Prize Winners!

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Rachel Nixon

Customized lab coat — Samantha S.

University dining vouchers — Joshua L. and Enrique C.

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Safety Week 2024!

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Rachel Nixon

Everyone is invited to join us for the exciting and educational events planned for Safety Week 2024! These events will take the place of the May LSO Meeting.

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December LSO Meeting

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Rachel Nixon

For the December LSO Meeting we highlighted a highly requested topic, the disposal of unknown waste. Thanks to everyone who participated!

December 2023_LSOMeetingDownload
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November LSO Meeting

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Rachel Nixon

Thanks to everyone for attending the November LSO Meeting! We discussed how to report incidents to DRS and outlined the navigation and usage of DRS website resources.

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October LSO Meeting

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Rachel Nixon

We reviewed a toxic gas incident that occurred in a fume hood during the October LSO Meeting. Fume hood safe work practices and compressed gas safety were discussed accordingly. Thanks to all in attendance!

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September LSO Meeting

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Rachel Nixon

During the September LSO Meeting we reviewed a needle stick incident and an incident involving a chemical splash in the eye. We also discussed the maintenance of laboratory emergency equipment. Thanks to all who attended!

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August LSO Meeting

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Rachel Nixon

Thanks to all who attended the August LSO Meeting! During this meeting we reviewed a hazardous waste mixing near miss and discussed chemical compatibility best practices. Also, Shad Barker from DRS presented about changes to the Jerrican Program Online Submission Form.

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July LSO Meeting

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Rachel Nixon

During the July LSO Meeting we discussed safe practices while working with sharps and discussed a needle stick incident. Thanks to all who attended!

July LSO Meeting Slides

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May LSO Meeting

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Rachel Nixon

Thanks to all who attended the May LSO Meeting! We discussed a chemical exposure incident and a safety minute about emergency response, eye wash, and safety shower protocols. Hope to see everyone for the Safety Week 2023 events coming up on June 5-9!

May LSO Meeting Slides

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March LSO Meeting

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Rachel Nixon

We discussed a razor blade cut incident as well as peroxide-forming chemicals safety and an incident during our March LSO Meeting. Thanks to all who attended!

March LSO Meeting Slides

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