Author: Paige Diane Pittman

Key Steps for Safe Autoclave Use in Laboratory Settings Autoclaves use high-pressure saturated steam to sterilize laboratory equipment and materials. Proper operation is essential to prevent burns, explosions and exposure to biological or chemical hazards. Before Operating Only trained personnel...

eShipGlobal and Shipment Approvals All domestic, international, and dangerous goods shipments related to university business must be requested through eShipGlobal. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) review and approval is required for shipments containing hazardous chemicals, biological materials, dry ice and...

Tips to help prevent stairway injuries Every year, thousands of people are injured in stair-related falls. Many of these incidents can be prevented by following a few simple safety practices and staying alert to potential hazards. Stair Safety Tips Avoid...

Liquid nitrogen safe handling and use Liquid nitrogen is commonly used in laboratories for cryogenic storage, cooling and specialized experimental applications. It is a colorless, odorless, inert and non-toxic cryogenic liquid, with a boiling point of -320°F (-196°C). Asphyxiation Hazard...

Disposal and redistribution guidelines Purdue Environmental Health and Safety reminds employees to properly manage leftover construction and trade products, including paints, adhesives, epoxies, drywall compound and similar materials. Usable products may be redistributed through Purdue Surplus if the materials are...

Reducing risk in overhead lifting activities Construction and maintenance projects across campus may occasionally require the use of cranes to remove, install or transport large equipment and materials. While crane lifts are carefully planned and coordinated, they can create temporary...

Stay Safe When Working With Power Modern life would be impossible without electrical power. Getting the electricity from a wall outlet to any device seems simple and straightforward, but several conditions may introduce risks and hazards to people and property....

How Proper Use Helps Protect People, Spaces and Operations Did you know there are several types of doors across campus—each designed with a specific safety purpose? From labs to offices to fire-rated corridors, doors play an important role in protecting...

Handling and Disposal of Aerosol Cans An aerosol can is defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) as a non-refillable receptacle containing a gas compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure, the sole purpose of which is to expel a...

New X-Ray Unit Registration Principal Investigators must register all X-ray units and laboratories by submitting the A-1 and A-1S forms to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Forms are available on the EHS website. All X-ray equipment and laboratories must be...