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 Safety and stewardship begins with you Bruce Backus Assistant Vice Chancellor

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.

Overview of EH&S Biological & Chemical Safety Joe Kanabrocki, Ph.D., CBSP, Hilltop Campus: Linda Vishino, Medical School: Tracy Brodt, 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)

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

Overview of EH&S General Safety Hilltop Campus: Paul Landgraf, Medical School: Chris Short, 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

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

New WU EH&S Contact Information Call WU EH&S at: – (314) Fax WU EH&S at: – (314) WU EH&S at: WU EH&S Web at:

WU EH&S Web Page 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 Safety Training 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.

Laboratory Safety Audits 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

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

Hazardous Materials Management Chemical Material Management – Washington University’s Hazardous Materials Division will collect discarded chemical materials beginning July 1, – Pick-up request forms are available or by calling the main office at Infectious Waste & Sharps Management – BJH will continue to collect all Infectious and Sharps waste.

Things That Will Remain The Same 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) Emergency Contact Information – Contact BJH (314) for all Emergencies (fire, flood, injuries, chemical spills..)