IAP 2014 Activities by Sponsor - Environment, Health and Safety Office

Suzanne Adams

Jan/07

Tue

11:30AM-12:30PM

4-145

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)

This presentation is for anyone at MIT that uses a computer! Come learn how to set up and use your computer properly to prevent related Repetitive Strain Injury.

 

Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office
Contact: Suzanne Adams, N52-496, x2-3477, sma@mit.edu

Pam Greenley

Jan/14

Tue

09:30AM-12:30PM

N52-496A

Enrollment: Register via the MIT Learning Center: https://web.mit.edu/training/learning
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 25 participants
Prereq: Registration required

This is a training course for new and existing EHS reps on their role in the EHS Management System, their responsibilities under the EHS-MS, and a brief overview of EHS issues they may be asked about by their lab mates.

Topics include:

• Interacting with your PI and lab mates
• Updating your lab's PI/Space registration database
• Helping new people complete the EHS Training Needs Profile
• Generating training reports for your lab group
• How to conduct a Level I inspectionHow is your lab evaluated during a Level II inspection
• EHS issues and resources like and are not limited to finding SDS's, how to set-up chemical storage, and what to look for in hazardous waste satellite accumulation areas.

 

Web: http://ehs.mit.edu

Register at https://web.mit.edu/training/learning_center.html

Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office
Contact: Jessica Van, N52-496, 617 452-3233, JVAN@MIT.EDU

Gerry Fallon, Pam Greenley, Mitch Galanek

Jan/08

Wed

11:00AM-12:30PM

N52-391

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 12/31

The DLC-EHS Coordinator plays a key role in the EHS-MS (Environment, Health and Safety Management System) and receives authority from the DLC Head to manage the EHS-MS functions within the DLC. This course will examine the specific requirements of the Coordinator position, review the web based Pi/Space registration, training, and level 2 inspection programs including reports, and a discussion with current EHS Coordinators of the skills and techniques ( rep meetings, web page, auto emails) that have proven valuable in meeting the expectation of this role. Participants will be encouraged to share experiences, discuss strengths and examine opportunities to improve delivery of EHS-MS requirements to the DLC.

Register at: http://ehs.mit.edu/site/content/iap-course-registration

Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office
Contact: Jessica Van, N52-496, 617 452-3233, JVAN@MIT.EDU

Marilyn Hallock, Susan Leite

Jan/23

Thu

11:00AM-12:00PM

46-3189

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

The exciting field of nanotechnology is creating the next industrial revolution in engineering. It is also creating the new field of nanotoxicology. Are nanoparticles more toxic than dust particles we normally work with? Could carbon nanotubes possibly be the next asbestos? Come find out what we know and don't know and how to work safely in your laboratory with nanomaterials. No prerequisite.

Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office
Contact: Marilyn Hallock, N52-496, x3-0344, hallock@mit.edu

Craig Bryer, Officer, EHS

Jan/31

Fri

01:00PM-02:00PM

N52-391

Enrollment: http://ehs.mit.edu/site/content/iap-course-registration
Limited to 25 participants

There are a surprising number of spaces EHS Coordinators and Officers are responsible for that don’t fall under the “lab” umbrella! In this class we will explore the differences and similarities in the Level II inspection of a non-lab or non-traditional space, including mechanical rooms, workshops, and storage rooms. We will also provide pointers on common findings, and perform a mock inspection of a non-lab space.

Intended audience: EHS Coordinators, EHS office personnel, Facilities Supervisors, and managers or supervisors who receive inspection findings.

Register at: http://ehs.mit.edu/site/content/iap-course-registration

 

Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office
Contact: Jessica Van, N52-496, 617 452-3233, JVAN@MIT.EDU

Claudia Mickelson, Deputy Dir. & Special Advisor to the VP for Rsrch, EHS

Jan/29

Wed

10:00AM-12:00PM

68-181

Enrollment: http://ehs.mit.edu/site/content/iap-course-registration
Limited to 35 participants

The process of translating laboratory discoveries into clinically relevant therapeutics takes a long time, costs a great deal of money, and had a high failure rate. This is partly due to the complex nature of the process and the FDA regulations and the fact that researchers are not familiar with the various steps in the process and what must be done at each step. This is a dynamic process in those issues and adverse events observed in past clinical trials are used to inform decisions about ongoing and new clinical trials. This class will give an overview of the steps, the requirements and submissions needed to obtain FDA permission to conduct a phase I clinical trial in the U.S. Examples from various different human gene therapy clinical trials will be discussed.

Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office
Contact: Jessica Van, N52-496, 617 452-3233, JVAN@MIT.EDU

Dr. Claudia Mickelson, EHS Deputy Dir. & Special Advisor to the VP for Rsrch, Dr. Catharine Conley, Planetary Protection Officer, NASA

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/10
Limited to 35 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions

The UN Space Treaty of 1967 states "that all parties to the Treaty shall pursue studies of outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies,  and conduct exploration of them, so as to avoid harmful contamination and also adverse changes in the environment of the Earth resulting from the introduction of extraterrestrial matter, and where necessary, shall adopt appropriate measures for this purpose".  The need to ensure that scientific integrity of samples and data obtained during investigations of other planets is not compromised has led NASA to develop five categories of target body/mission categories with a range of contamination controls.  Over the two days this course will give an introduction to these NASA categories and various methods used for detection and control of microbial contaminants with some short hands-on experiments following the morning presentations and discussion to illustrate the difficulties surrounding achieving the appropriate level of spacecraft sterilization.

Register at: http://ehs.mit.edu/site/content/iap-course-registration

Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office
Contact: Claudia Mickelson, N52-496, 617-252-1810, claudiam@mit.edu

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Day 1: NASA Planetary Protection

Jan/27

Mon

09:00AM-04:00PM

N52-496

The first day will include presentation and discussion of NASA planetary and solar system exploration missions, prioritization of missions, issues associated with design of on-board analytical technologies, and development of the NASA Planetary Protection Guidelines.  The associated laboratory will cover an introduction to basic microbiology and sampling methods for different types of materials.

Dr. Claudia Mickelson - EHS Deputy Dir. & Special Advisor to the VP for Rsrch, Dr. Catharine Conley - Planetary Protection Officer, NASA

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Day 2: NASA Planetary Protection

Jan/28

Tue

09:00AM-04:00PM

N52-496

The second day will focus on discussion of issues surrounding the international nature of space exploration, prevention of target planet or solar body contamination by exploratory mission equipment, maintaining sample integrity, return to earth and prevention of sample and earth contamination, and prioritizing sample testing.  The laboratory will discuss results of the previous day's testing and sampling exercises.

Dr. Claudia Mickelson - EHS Deputy Dir. & Special Advisor to the VP for Rsrch, Dr. Catharine Conley - Planetary Protection Officer, NASA

Fabiola Hernandez, IHP / RPP Assistant Officer, EHS

Jan/06

Mon

03:00PM-04:00PM

N52-496A

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)

Help our MIT community embrace lab coat use, and earn some cash, by making a lab coat safety video!  The MIT EHS Office is sponsoring a video contest open to the whole MIT community.  The maximum video length is 4 minutes, yet an effective video could be of less duration.  Videos will be judged by MIT Faculty and Staff on content, engagement, and entertainment.  Awards will be presented at a screening show during the first week in February (first place $1000 and second place $500).

 For more detailed information and registration visit his page:  http://labcoats.mit.edu/contest

 An info-session will be held on Monday, the 6th of January.

 Be creative and have some fun while helping our MIT community foster a culture of safety and rock the lab coat.

Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office
Contact: Fabiola Hernandez, N52-496, 617-253-9494, fabiolah@mit.edu

Lori Glassgold Gibson, Karen Carter, Process Safety Advisor, Judy Salcido, Safety Advisor

Jan/29	Wed	09:00AM-05:00PM	46-3002
Jan/30	Thu	09:00AM-05:00PM	46-3002

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/24
Limited to 100 participants
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session

Health and Safety Professionals from the Shell Oil Technology Center in Houston will describe their EHS Program for Excellence to achieve a safe and healthy work environment in the research laboratory. Particular emphasis will be placed on how to assess and mitigate potential hazards of materials, equipment and processes used in research and how to safely manage change in research. Tools and techniques used by Shell will be presented and discussed.
 
 How to safely handle changes, identify safety issues and select appropriate PPE to ensure no harm to people. This course will cover various topics and are not limited to:
- Elements of the Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Personal Protection Equipment
- Safety Data Sheets
- Top Incidents in the Lab and Solutions
- Management of Change Process
 
 This course is a collaboration with Shell Oil, MIT EHS and MIT Energy Initiative.
 
 Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Register at: http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=EHS00751c

 

Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office
Contact: Jessica Van, N52-496, 617 452-3233, JVAN@MIT.EDU

Gerry Fallon, Inspection Service Team

Jan/30

Thu

01:00PM-02:00PM

N52-496A

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required

Good Housekeeping in labs and other work areas is an important aspect of developing and maintaining a safe work environment. In this course, we will use a panel discussion to help identify housekeeping practices that require correction, develop strategies to address issues and suggest methods to communicate solutions. Refreshments will be provided.

Register at: http://ehs.mit.edu/site/content/iap-course-registration

Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office
Contact: Jessica Van, N52-496, 617 452-3233, JVAN@MIT.EDU