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Safety at Auburn University
Auburn University
Department of Risk Management
& Safety
844-4870
Training
• Training is required annually and must be documented.
– Biosafety
– Lab Safety
– Bloodborne Pathogens – if necessary
– Medical Waste – if necessary
• Training can be online (Blackboard), RMS lecture, or PI based.
• Make sure your PI/Professor trains you on lab SOPs
– Don’t do anything you are uncomfortable doing.
ALL EMERGENCIES
9-1-1
Auburn University Public Safety & Security
844-8888
Enrollment is strongly encouraged
Allows students, faculty and staff to receive
time-sensitive emergency messages in the
form of e-mail, voice and text messages.
In Case of Fire
Call 9-1-1
Fire extinguishers – know how
to use one
Fire Alarms – assist those who
need it
Know where EXITS are
&
Report any obstructions to RMS
Haz Mat Awareness
Haz Mat Packages
Labels / Warning Signs
NOTICE
NO FOOD
OR DRINK
Biological Use Authorization (BUA)
• BUA
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– Must be submitted to the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)if
working with a biohazardous material
• rDNA, bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc
– 1 BUA can be written to cover multiple projects
– Good for 3 years and can be renewed for additional 3 years
• Personnel, locations and agents must be updated with amendments
Submit to [email protected] or campus mail to 307 Samford Hall
For technical questions: Shawn McNulty [email protected]
For administrative questions: Valerie Morns-Riggins [email protected]
• VERY IMPORTANT TO REGISTER rDNA
5 Rules to Lab Safety
• Know what you are working with
• Wear the appropriate PPE and remove before
leaving the lab
• Know how to dispose of your material
• Know what to do in case of an emergency
• WASH YOUR HANDS
Used Fluorescent Lamps
ALL are considered Hazardous or Universal Wastes
Used Batteries
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Lead
Lithium
Nickel/cadmium (Ni-Cad)
Mercury
Alkaline
Other types, too
Securely cap all batteries and/or containers of
batteries.
Call EHS for Pick Up.
Mercury-Containing Equipment
(MCE)*
• Thermostats
• Thermometers
• Manometers
• Barometers
• Flow meters
• Light switches
• Regulators
• Pressure Relief Gauges
• Gas Safety Relays
• Water Treatment Gauges
• Gas Safety Relays
* Excludes batteries and lamps
Used Computers
• Call Surplus
Property Control
to arrange for
these items to be
recycled.
Other Electronic Wastes
• Receptacles all over campus
• Receptacles in Housing and Dorms
AU Recycling collects on a regular basis.
Website and Contacts
• www.auburn.edu/rms
Topic
Lab Safety
Contact
Shawn McNulty
Phone Number
Email
740-9711
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Waste Consultation Tom Hodges
703-7511
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Waste Pick Up
Mike Freeman
740-1267
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Medical Waste
Stephen Nolen
750-8806
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Radiation Safety
Mike Anderson
844-6233
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Occupational
Safety
Kirk Kreamer
740-9797
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IBC Information
Valerie MornsRiggins
844-5966
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