Asbestos Communication and Process Fact Sheets
Barry Mendes, IHP Officer, EHS, Brian McAnneny, Assistant IHP Officer, EHS
| Jan/20 | Wed | 11:00AM-12:00PM | 1-150 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
The purpose of this Independent Activities Period (IAP) is to provide the MIT community with the communication and process that is utilized for the request, survey, monitoring and clearance of asbestos abatement projects on campus. This IAP will included how and by whom requests are made, requirements for a survey, sample analysis, means and methods, inspections, air clearance and reporting. In addition, misconceptions of asbestos will be discussed.
Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office
Contact: Barry Mendes, N52-496, 617-253-1665, tr6@mit.edu
Computer Ergonomics: How computers can hurt you and how to fight back!
David V. Diamond, CSS, MD, FACOEM, Associate Medical Director
| Jan/25 | Mon | 10:00AM-11:00AM | 46-3189 |
Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)
Based on 25 years of experience in the MIT community evaluating and treating repetitive strain injuries from computer overuse, MIT's Chief of Employee Health and Occupational Medicine will review the causes for overuse symptoms and how to avoid and treat injuries. There will be a comprehensive presentation but time will be left to allow questions and answers during the session and after.
Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office, MIT Medical
Contact: Jessica Van, N52-496, 617 452-3233, JVAN@MIT.EDU
EHS Representative Orientation
Pam Greenley
| Jan/14 | Thu | 09:30AM-12:30PM | EHS: N52-496 A/B |
Enrollment: Register via MIT Learning Center
Sign-up by 01/07
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:
Web: http://ehs.mit.edu
Register at http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=EHS00760c
Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office
Contact: Jessica Van, N52-496, 617 452-3233, JVAN@MIT.EDU
EHS-MS: Building a toolbox for the EHS Coordinator
Pam Greenley, Michael Labosky, Mitch Galanek
| Jan/12 | Tue | 01:00PM-02:30PM | EHS: N52-496 A |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/05
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
Green Lab Makeover Contest
Pamela Greenley, Associate Director, EHS, Randa Pierre Ghattas, Project Manager, Office of Sustainability, Niamh Kelly, EMP Officer, EHS, Jennifer Lynn, Senior EHS Coordinator, Koch Institute, Brian Smith, EHS Coordinator, Chemical Engineering
| Jan/14 | Thu | 12:00PM-01:00PM | 66-319 |
| Jan/21 | Thu | 12:00PM-01:00PM | 76-659 |
| Jan/28 | Thu | 12:00PM-01:00PM | 76-659 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session
MIT would like to start a green labs certification process but we need your help to get started. We will be holding a contest to see who can green their lab the most and in innovative ways. Come to the IAP to learn about green lab certification and the contest.
Don't have a lab but want to participate anyway? Come anyway, we might be able to find you a partner.
Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office, Office of Sustainability
Contact: Pamela Greenley, N52-496, 617-253-9390, GREENLEY@MIT.EDU
Health and Safety Issues of Nanomaterials
Marilyn Hallock, Susan Leite
| Jan/27 | Wed | 02:00PM-03:00PM | 46-3310 |
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
Lithium Battery Use
Dan Frey, Professor, Dept of MechE, Dane Kouttron, Research Engineer, NRL, Phyllis Carter, EMP Officer, EHS
| Jan/26 | Tue | 02:00PM-04:00PM | E18-676C |
| Jan/27 | Wed | 02:00PM-04:00PM | E18-676C |
| Jan/28 | Thu | 02:00PM-05:00PM | E18-676C |
Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Topics for discussion:
And ultimately -what do we need to look out for… at every step of the way so we ace it!
Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office, Nuclear Reactor Lab
Contact: Fabiola Hernandez, N52-496, 617-253-9494, fabiolah@mit.edu
Lithium Battery Use
Dane Kouttron, Research Engineer, NRL, Phyllis Carter, EMP Officer, EHS Office
Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Our goal is to explore and discuss planning for battery use from sourcing to disposal. We will focus on the practical aspects that surround the engineering component in building batteries.
Most of our experience centers on Li power storage design and use for EVs in racing. However, the class is open to exploring other uses like hobby, technology development, technology modification, and field work.
The center piece of the class is the review of our own cases studies, specifically what our Edgerton teams have learned experientially.
Points of discussion
*This class will not look in-depth at the EE of building or powering devices. This class is about the practical aspects of how we make it happen.
Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office
Contact: Fabiola Hernandez, N52-496, 617-452-3477, fabiolah@mit.edu
| Jan/26 | Tue | 02:00PM-04:00PM | E18-676C |
| Jan/27 | Wed | 02:00PM-04:00PM | E18-676C |
| Jan/28 | Thu | 02:00PM-05:00PM | E18-676C |
Dane Kouttron - Research Engineer, NRL, Phyllis Carter - EMP Officer, EHS Office
Understanding and Utilizing EHS Data Warehouse Reports
Jessica Van, EHS-MS Coordinator Liaison
| Jan/27 | Wed | 02:00PM-03:30PM | NE49-Little Cayman |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/20
Limited to 15 participants
During the session we will review the various EHS Reports available to you as an EHS Staff or EHS Coordinator and how you can utilize this information to build metrics.
Requirement: If you do not have authorizations to Data Warehouse information, please request for EHS Mgmt/Training data at IS&T Datawarehouse: http://ist.mit.edu/business/warehouse/access
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
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