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IAP 2013 Activities by Sponsor - Environment, Health and Safety Office

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Computer Workstation Ergonomics

Suzanne Adams

Jan/08 Tue 11:30AM-12:30PM 4-145

Enrollment: Unlimited: 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


EHS Representative Orientation

Pam Greenley

Jan/17 Thu 09:30AM-12:30PM N52-496

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Limited to 30 participants
Prereq: Registration required (see below)

This is a training course for new and existing EHS reps on their role in the EHS Management System, their responsibilites 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/sapwebss/PS1/training_home.shtml

Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office
Contact: Jessica Van, N52-496, x2-3233, jvan@mit.edu


EHS-MS: Building a toolbox for the EHS Coordinator

Gerry Fallon, Mitch Galanek, Pam Greenley

Jan/08 Tue 10:00AM-11:00AM N52-496

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 12/21

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


Health and Safety Issues of Nanomaterials

Marilyn Hallock, Susan Leite

Jan/24 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


Inspecting a Non-Lab or Non-Traditional DLC

Ed Akerley, DoF EHS Manager

Jan/31 Thu 01:00PM-02:00PM N52-391

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/18
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


Preventing Contamination and Maintaining Return-Sample Integrity from Near Planet Missions

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 01/02
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


Day 1: NASA Planetary Protection

Jan/30 Wed 09:00AM-01:00PM 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


Day 2: NASA Planetary Protection

Jan/31 Thu 09:00AM-01:00PM 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


Strategies for Good Housekeeping in Your Lab or Work Space

Inspection Service Team, Gerry Fallon

Jan/24 Thu 01:00PM-02:00PM N52-391

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/13

Good Houekeeping 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