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Introduction to WSU's Controlled Substances Program

January 30 2012 at 1:30 PM

Scott Hall

This is an information session on the new controlled substance program at the university. Researchers using controlled substances in non-clinical settings will learn about the program, including; licensing, purchasing, storage, auditing, recordkeeping, and disposal rules. This does NOT APPLY to controlled substances used at WSU in human clinical trials/treatment.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar: Self-Assembly of Nanoparticles and Their Similarity to Proteins

February 1 2012 at 4:00 PM

Applebaum Building

Presented by Nicholas Kotov, Ph.D., Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Michigan  

Laboratory Safety Training

February 6 2012 at 1:00 PM

Gordon H. Scott Hall

This training addresses issues related to chemical safety, chemical waste disposal, and emergency procedures in the laboratory. It is required once for all employees who work in a lab with hazardous chemicals. This class combines the former OSHA Laboratory Standard and the Hazardous Waste & Emergency Procedures classes. Topics covered: Contents of the OSHA Lab Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450) WSU Chemical Hygiene Plan Physical and health hazards of chemicals Safety equipment in the laboratory Safe handling and storage of chemicals Material Safety Data Sheets and other information sources Personal protective equipment Explanation of EPA, MDEQ, and DOT regulations Explanation of the WSU Emergency Contingency Plan Laboratory employee's responsibilities as a hazardous waste generator Definitions of hazardous waste Procedures for collection, labeling, storage and removal of waste Responding to injuries, spills, fires, and other emergencies in the laboratory Click here to view the Laboatory Safety Powerpoint Presentation (note: viewing these slides does not count as training!)

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