Research Administration Day 2017: EHS Database Transition
Research Administration Day 2017 focused on transitioning to a new EHS database in phases, enabling PIs and lab supervisors to register personnel, equipment, and hazards. The event highlighted incident reporting and encouraged inquiries via ehs.info@ualberta.ca.
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RAD 201c Today s Research, Our Future Research Administration Day 2017 Environment, Health & Safety Michelle Rooker, Operations Team Lead, EHS 1 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
How Can We Help You? Research Administration Day 2017 EHS database Research review & approvals EHS Committees EHS tools & resources Welcome, FRO! 2 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
EHS Database Research Administration Day 2017 EHS transitioning to new database Phase 1 (launched Jan 2017) PIs and lab supervisors can register personnel, equipment, hazards in locations Phase 2 (2017/2018) Incident reporting Questions? Contact ehs.info@ualberta.ca 3 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
EHS Database contd Research Administration Day 2017 REMO screenshot.PNG 4 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
Research Review & Approvals Research Administration Day 2017 Biohazard approvals for grants: 1. Researcher receives notice of funding & RES number 2. Researcher applies for biohazards review (New or Subsidiary Grant form) 3. EHS reviews grant against registry 4. Request for more info or approval 5. RSO releases funds 5 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
Research Review & Approvals contd Research Administration Day 2017 Chemical, biohazard, radiation review of human & animal protocols 1. Researcher submits HERO or AERO application in REMO 2. EHS receives notification of study 3. Request for more info or approval 6 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
EHS Committees: History Research Administration Day 2017 7 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
EHS Committees: Purpose & Benefits Research Administration Day 2017 Supports the implementation of the EHS Policy Provides a structured approach to communication with faculty & departments Unit engagement and demonstration of leadership and commitment Goal: Every faculty or department has an EHS Committee 8 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
Tools & Services: Training Research Administration Day 2017 Courses include WHMIS (new content for 2017) Radiation safety Laboratory safety Chemical safety Concepts in Biosafety Transport of Dangerous Goods Fire extinguisher simulator training (we ll come to YOU!) FREE for staff & students (& looks great on a resume!) 9 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
Tools & Services: Hazard Assessment Web Application Research Administration Day 2017 An online tool for hazard management Hazard Assessment Web App eCompliance has introduced a new hazard assessment module to control risk in the organization. Contact your partner association for more details. Use the app to Identify hazards (chemical, physical, biological, psychosocial) Evaluate risk Assign controls (administrative, engineering & PPE) 10 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
Tools & Services: Emergency Preparedness Research Administration Day 2017 1. Visit the wiki Emergency response wiki.PNG 2. Build a unit action plan for your department 3. Develop an operational continuity plan 4. Planning a special event? Build an event plan! 5. Heading off campus for work purposes? Register in UGo (off campus travel registry) 11 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
Tools & Services: Incident Reporting Research Administration Day 2017 Incident Report screenshot.PNG What s reportable? Injury Exposure to hazardous substances Observed safety violation Property damage Spill or other uncontrolled release Near miss 12 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
Welcome, Field Research Office! Research Administration Day 2017 FRO moved to the EHS office in early 2017 EHS & FRO work collaboratively to achieve health & safety in the field Kim Schaerer remains the FRO Coordinator Contact ehs.info@ualberta.ca for more info! 13 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
A Bajillion Other Things ... Research Administration Day 2017 Lab inspections Permitting and equipment certification (lasers & x-rays) Audiometric testing Waste pickup & management Assistance with imports of biohazards Monitor use of chemical weapons and toxic substances Environmental assessments Online tools for ergonomics & indoor air quality assessments Chematix chemical inventory Working alone template Lab safety checklist Assistance with importation of biological materials Tabletop exercises: emergency scenarios Noise management Incident investigations Yada yada yada ... 14 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
A Bajillion Other Things ... Research Administration Day 2017 Oh, and respirator fit-testing University of Alberta PPE: Respirators Need a respirator? Choose use it wisely! 15 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
Where Can You Find Us? Research Administration Day 2017 Risk Management Symposium (January) NAOSH Week pop-up booths (May) Safety Fest (late September) New staff orientations (March, August, November) Fire extinguisher simulator training (Book a session through EHS) 16 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
Research Administration Day 2017 Questions? Environment, Health & Safety 3107 Research Transition Facility uab.ca/ehs @UofA_EHS @UAlbertaEHS ehs.info@ualberta.ca 17 Research Services Office Together we make it happen Research Administration Day May 31, 2017
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