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BJH-WU Research Transition

BJH-WU Research Transition. Washington University Environmental Health & Safety. Washington University Welcomes You!. WU commitment to excellence WU commitment to safety and environmental stewardship WU Community involvement administration faculty & staff students public

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BJH-WU Research Transition

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  1. BJH-WU Research Transition Washington University Environmental Health & Safety

  2. Washington University Welcomes You! • WU commitment to excellence • WU commitment to safety and environmental stewardship • WU Community involvement • administration • faculty & staff • students • public • Safety and stewardship begins with you Bruce Backus Assistant Vice Chancellor

  3. WU-EH&S Mission • Washington University is committed to conducting research, teaching and patient care in a safe and healthy environment, and to environmental stewardship.   • The University will: • serve as a role model and community leader in these areas; • continually review its impact on health, safety and the environment; • seek innovative ways to prevent environmental pollution; and • constantly examine its compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.

  4. Overview of EH&S • Biological & Chemical Safety Joe Kanabrocki, Ph.D., CBSP, 747-0309 Hilltop Campus: Linda Vishino, 935-7864 Medical School: Tracy Brodt, 362-6866 • Shipping Infectious Substances & Diagnostic Specimens • Infection Control • Bioterrorism Preparedness • Clinical Safety • Select Agents Permitting • IBC Administration • Grant Certifications • Research Protocol Registration • & Review • Inspections/Audits • Internal • External Agencies (NIH, CDC, USDA)

  5. Hazardous Materials Division Linda Vishino, 935-7864 Hilltop Campus: Mike Clamors, 935-4650 Medical School: Mike Kershaw, 362-6735 Hazardous Materials Management Chemical Infectious Sharps Refrigerator/Freezers Air Permitting Pollution Prevention Recycling Underground Storage Tanks Laboratory Decommissioning Overview of EH&S

  6. Overview of EH&S • General Safety Hilltop Campus: Paul Landgraf, 935-5659 Medical School: Chris Short, 362-6870 • Accident Investigation • Asbestos • Confined Space • Contractor Guidelines • Electrical Safety • Ergonomics • Fire Safety • Indoor Air Quality • Lock out/Tag out • Noise Dosimetry • Disaster Preparedness • Exposure Monitoring

  7. Overview of EH&S Overview of EH&S • Radiation Safety Sue Langhorst, Ph.D., CHP, 362-2988 • Accelerator and x-ray safety • Authorization for Use • Broad Scope NRC License • Delivery of Materials • Collection of Radioactive Waste • Surveys & Inspections • Emergency Support • Training

  8. New WU EH&S Contact Information • Call WU EH&S at: • (314) 362-6816 • Fax WU EH&S at: • (314) 362-1995 • Email WU EH&S at: esafety@msnotes.wustl.edu • WU EH&S Web at: www.ehs.wustl.edu

  9. Information Available Chemical Hygiene Plan Laboratory Safety Policies and Procedures Clinical Safety/Infection Control Radiation Safety Recycling/Pollution Prevention Shipping Dangerous Goods Training Schedules Health & Safety Topic of the Month On-line Services Sign up for training MSDS Annual Lab & Clinical Safety Training Request for Pick up Forms for removal of Hazardous Materials Injury/Illness report form Recombinant DNA & Hazardous Materials Research Protocol Form WU EH&S Web Page

  10. Laboratory Personnel and Students New Employee Orientation Annual Update Training (offered every other month) On-line Training with Quiz Train-the-Trainer Program Department Specific Training Clinical Personnel Annual Training On-line Training with Quiz Off-site Training Office Personnel Training recommended every 3 years, offered every six months. WU EH&S Safety Training

  11. WU EH&S will conduct semi-annual laboratory safety audits. Safety Manual “Blue Book” will be revised to include WU changes. All BJH Laboratory areas will be assigned one WU Health and Safety Professional. WU EH&S will provide: Annual Fume Hood Testing Chemical Monitoring Ergonomic Reviews Respiratory Fit Testing PPE Review & Recommendation Laboratory Safety Audits

  12. WU Accident and Illness Report Worker’s Compensation Office, for a copy of form call (314) 935-5547 or go to EH&S website at: www.ehs.wustl.edu Employee Health Needlestick or Body Substance Exposure Contact Infectious Disease Division 24-hour hotline at: (314) 747-3535 Annual TB Testing contact Employee Health at: (314)362-3528 Animal Bites/Puncture Wounds contact Employee Health at: (314) 362-3528 WU Injury/Illness Reporting

  13. Chemical Material Management Washington University’s Hazardous Materials Division will collect discarded chemical materials beginning July 1, 2003. Pick-up request forms are available on-line @ www.ehs.wustl.edu or by calling the main office at 362-6816 Infectious Waste & Sharps Management BJH will continue to collect all Infectious and Sharps waste. Hazardous Materials Management

  14. Facility Related Issues Eyewash & Safety Shower Testing Fire Extinguisher testing Fire Drills Infectious Waste and Sharps Disposal Laboratory Decommissioning Fume Hood Maintenance Issues Radiation Safety Services Contact (314) 362-3476 Emergency Contact Information Contact BJH Security @ (314)362-0911 for all Emergencies (fire, flood, injuries, chemical spills..) Things That Will Remain The Same

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