EHS, in partnership with the Office of Research and Economic Development, sponsors a spring and fall Safety Colloquium.
Fall 2018 Safety Colloquium
Ladder Safety for Everyone
Presented by Dick Francis, National Safety Director, Little Giant Ladders
Everyone who uses, intends to use, or selects and purchases a ladder will find this colloquium particularly informative.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. @ East Campus Union (check kiosk); or
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ Hamilton Hall, Room 104
RSVPs are not necessary. Select the time and location that best fits your schedule.
For further information or to suggest future colloquium topics contact Elizabeth (Betsy) Howe at ehowe2@unl.edu or (402) 472-5488.
Previous Sessions
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
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
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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.