EHS, in partnership with the Office of Research and Economic Development, sponsors a spring and fall Safety Colloquium.
Watch here for information on our next colloquium.
For further information or to suggest future colloquium topics contact Elizabeth (Betsy) Howe at ehowe2@unl.edu or (402) 472-5488.
Previous Sessions
Ladder and Step Stool Safety for Everyone - October 2018
Presentation
Video (run time: 1 hour, 22 minutes, 43 seconds)
Laboratory Ventilation - March 2018
Presentations:
Laboratory Ventilation/Chemical Fume Hoods
UNL Laboratory Ventilation & Controls
Video (run time: 42 minutes, 51 seconds)
Using Biosafety Cabinets - October 2017
Presentation
Video (run time: 45 minutes, 3
seconds)
Chemical Hazard Assessment and Risk Minimization - April 2017
Presentation
Video (run time: 45 minutes, 40 seconds)
Compressed Gas Safety - October 2016
Presentation
Video (run time: 45 minutes, 40 seconds)
Electrical Safety for Everyone (Basic Electricity 101) - March 2016
Presentation
Video (run time: 41 minutes, 24 seconds)
Protective Apparel for Laboratory Safety - November 2015
Presentation
Video (run time: 50 minutes, 24 seconds)
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Protective Apparel - November 2015
Presentation
Video (run time: 42 minutes, 20 seconds)
Safety Culture: Perspectives & Practices - April 2015
Presentation
Video (run time: 1 hour 15 minutes)
Disaster! Protect Yourself & Your Research - October 2014
Presentation
Video (run time: 1 hour 8 minutes)
USDA-APHIS Veterinary Service Permits - April 2014
Information valid as of 4/2/2014. Review current USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services permit requirements when planning your research
Presentation
Video (run time: 26 minutes)
USDA-APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Permits - September 2013
Information valid as of 9/18/2013. Review current USDA-APHIS PPQ permit requirements when planning your research.
Presentation
Video (run time: 1 hour 19 minutes)
NIOSH Workshop: Building a Risk Management Program for Nanomaterials - June 2013
- Building a Risk Management Program for Nanomaterials
Presentation
Video (run time: 1 hour 18 minutes) - NIOSH - Nanotechnology Research Center Active in the Lab and in the Field
Presentation
Video (run time: 1 hour) - Risk Assessment Approaches for Nanomaterials
Presentation
Video (run time: 23 minutes) - An Exposure Assessment Strategy for Nanoparticles
Presentation
Video (run time: 1 hour 34 minutes) - Control Banding
Presentation
Video (run time: 54 minutes)
Resources:
a. Risk Phases: Designated Hazardous Substances. NOHSC: 10005 (1999)
b. Control Banding (Good Nano Guide)
c. Silver Powder MSDS
d. Artificial Butter Flavor Safety Data Sheet (Firmenich)
Enhancing Laboratory Safety - April 2013
Presentation
Video (run time: 1 hour 44 minutes)
Machine Shop Safety - November 2012
Presentation
General Machine Safety SOP
Safe Handling: Unstable, Reactive, Energetic Chemicals - April 2012
Presentation
Video (run time: 23 minutes)
Resources
American Chemical Society - Creating Safety Cultures in Academic Institutions
Report
Safe Handling: Highly Toxic Chemicals, Reproductive Toxins (Mutagens & Teratogens) and Biologically-derived Toxins - October 2011
Presentation
Video (run time: 67 minutes)
Outline
Resources
Flammable-Corrosive-Toxic Gas Safety - February 2011
Presentation
Video(run time: 27 minutes)
Pyrophorics (Air-Sensitive) Chemical Safety - September 2010
Presentation
Video (run time: 54 minutes)
Cryogen Safety - February 2010
Presentation
Video (run time: 25 minutes)
Steam Sterilization Using Autoclaves - September 2009
Laser Safety: Hazards, Bioeffects, and Control Measures - February 2009
Presentation
Handout: Choosing Eyewear: Questions for Optical Density Calculations
Centrifuges: Research or Rocket? - September 2008
Presentation
Video (run time: 44 minutes)
Handout 1: Maintenance (swinging rotors)
Handout 2: Maintenance (general)
Preventing Laboratory Fires - March 2008
Presentation
Tri-State Flashover Video (run time: 7:05)
Preventing Laboratory Fires Video(run time: 53 minutes)
Laboratory Fire Hazards
Chemical Safety: What you don't know can hurt you! - September 2007
Presentation
Video (run time: 46 minutes)
Chemical Trivia
Exposure Control - Ventilated Hoods, Cabinets, & More - February 2007
Presentation Slides | Video 9 (for
slide 8) | Video 11 (for slide 9)
Video (run time: 58 minutes)
Fume Hood Basics Video (run time: 5 minutes) QuickTime ‹ MediaPlayer
Electrical Safety in the Laboratory - September 2006
Video (run time: 45 minutes)
Compressed Gas Cylinders - February 2006
Video (run time: 45 minutes)
* Sponsored by Environmental Health and Safety in collaboration with the Office of Research & Economic Development.