Safety Week 2019

Third Annual Safety Week: May 13th – May 17th

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Monday, May 13th

Suggest and Digest: 8:00-10:00 am in CLSL Atrium

Provide the JST and DCGSAC with any feedback you may have!

Sign up for DRS waste facility tour

Opening Presentations 2:00 – 3:00 pm in Noyes 217

JST Opening Remarks

Joint presentation by DRS and the Urbana Fire Dept.

Title: “Laboratory Emergencies: Working Together for a Safe Outcome”

Speakers: Jeremy Leevey (UFD), Brian Meschewski (DRS)

Wednesday, May 15th

Seminar by Dr. Kevin Howard in Noyes 217 at 4:00-5:00 pm

Title: “Conducting Research and Development Safely EVERY DAY of Your Professional Career”

ABSTRACT: Safety is paramount in the professional life of every chemist, chemical engineer, material scientist, biologist, and physicist.  Reflecting upon his 30-year career in industrial research, Dr. Howard will share key safety factors to help the audience go home safely each and every day of work throughout their careers.  The presentation will be interwoven with personal experiences and observations.

Kevin’s slides are available! UIUC Safety Presentation 05152019

Thursday, May 16th

Field trips to DRS waste facility – must be signed up

Morning field trip from 10:00 – 11:30 am (8 person max)

Afternoon field trip from 1:00 – 2:30 pm (8 person max)

Friday, May 17th

Safety BBQ, Vender Show, Fire Extinguisher Training

All events outside of North RAL: Starting at 5:00 pm