Lab Safety Awareness Week
Feb 12th-16th, 2024
What’s this event all about?
OARS is joining CSHEMA, the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association to acknowledge Lab Safety Awareness Week, February 12-16, 2024.
This week-long event aims to raise awareness, educate, and engage the scientific research community in fostering safe practices. Through expert insights, interactive activities, and informative resources, the event empowers scientists, researchers, students, and lab workers with knowledge and tools to make safety a core value.
Explore, learn, and share your insights at Lab Safety Awareness Week!
How can I participate this week?
Attend Seminar and Workshop
Attend an informative seminar about Safety Risk and best practices, and/or participate in a workshop for chemical inventory superusers!
See events details below.
Nominate Safety Superheroes
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to ensure safety in the lab or shop? Whether it’s promoting safety practices, implementing innovative safety measures, or consistently caring about the well-being of their colleagues, we want to hear about these heroes. It’s time to nominate your Safety Superhero and recognize their commitment to fostering a positive culture of safety in the lab.
The first 20 nominees will receive a surprise token of appreciation from OARS. Submit your nomination today!
Submission Deadline: 2/16 11:59pm EST.
Read and Share New Resources
Every day throughout Lab Safety Awareness week, we will post a new resource or guide to help you continue building your safety mindset and implement best practices in your lab or shop.
Read, learn, and share these resources with your lab members!
More to Come
Resources and Guides
No.1 Lab Safety Guide – Emergency Eyewashes and Safety Showers
Watch the video below to learn more about the eyewash flushing process. Special thanks to Brian D’Amico, Senior Lab Technician from Chemistry and Chemical Biology for providing the video.
No.2 Radiation Spill Documentation Form
No.3 Biosafety Glove Doffing Video
In this video we will review proper glove doffing techniques through the beaking method. Proper glove removal plays a big role in protecting yourself from exposure to materials in the lab. The benefits of good hand hygiene practices extends beyond the lab to help limit the spread of contamination and keep you and others healthy!
No.4 Chemical Inventory: Chemical Reconciliation Guide
“Chemical Reconciliation Guide” Download Link
Open Seminar:
Safety Risk & Resiliency in the Laboratory
Time & Date: 12-1pm EST, February 14th, 2024
Location: Egan 440, Boston, MA. Lunch is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Speaker: Andrea Voehringer, Director of OARS
Who should come: This open seminar is designed for everyone! Whether you are a researcher, student, faculty member, or laboratory personnel, join us to gain valuable insights and enhance your understanding of safety risk and resiliency.
What is it about: This seminar, designed for everyone engaged in laboratory work across all disciplines, will delve into the fundamental pillars of risk, resiliency, and resilience engineering. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the delicate balance between safety and risk, explore theoretical foundational concepts, and examine the psychology of safety, with a specific focus on fostering psychological safety within the laboratory environment. Join us to expand your knowledge and inform your approach to the implementation of best practices in safety.
Video Recording: If you would like to watch the video recording, send an email to oars@northeastern.edu to request the video link.
Speaker: Andrea Voehringer, Director of OARS
Pre-registration Required
Chemical Inventory Superuser Workshop
Time & Date: 2:30-4:00pm EST, February 15th, 2024
Location: Renaissance Park 909, Boston, MA
Facilitator: OARS Lab Safety Team
Who should come: Principal Investigators (PI), Group Compliance Liaisons (GCL), and lab members who manage chemical inventories on SciShield. Pre-registration required. Space is limited to 30. Waitlisted individuals will be notified. Please bring your laptop.
What is it about: Join us for an interactive and practice-based event tailored for those seeking mastery in chemical inventory and reconciliation management processes. Engage in hands-on activities, troubleshoot real-world scenarios, and get your questions answered by experts. Whether you’re an experienced superuser or just starting, this workshop will bring valuable insights to enhance your proficiency in chemical inventory management.
Video Recording: If you would like to watch the video recording, send an email to oars@northeastern.edu to request the video link.
Award Submission
Safety Superhero Award Nominations (Feb 12th-16th)
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to ensure safety in the lab?
Whether it’s promoting safety practices, implementing innovative safety measures, or consistently caring about the well-being of their colleagues, we want to hear about these heroes. It’s time to nominate your Lab Safety Superhero and recognize their commitment to fostering a positive culture of safety in the lab. The first 20 nominees will receive a token of appreciation.
Submit your nomination today! Submission deadline: February 16th 11:59pm EST.
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