Please be sure to review our previously published EHS Cold Stress Newsletter. This newsletter will provide information on cold stress and tips on how to deal with the cold. If you have any questions regarding any of this content please reach out to EHS.
As of Q1 2023 the Research safety division of EHS has overhauled the risk-based laboratory inspection program. Please visit this link for more detailed information on these changes.
Effective April 1st EHS will no longer be distributing tax free ethanol for research purposes at the 650 Albany Street location on the medical campus. Each building now has its own permit, which is on file with the preferred vendors, and can be ordered for delivery by individual departments. Please see information below regarding how […]
Boston University has become aware through recent press coverage that benzene, a contaminant, had been found in specific lots of certain brands of hand sanitizer. Benzene is linked to an increased risk for certain types of cancer. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) reviewed the types of hand sanitizers purchased and none of the identified brands have been […]
EHS would like to share an important memo related to the import/export of biological samples.
Boston University (BU) is committed to the safe and compliant use of chemicals in the laboratory. The Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) sets forth the policies, procedures and guidelines in place to protect laboratory workers (and those supporting laboratories at BU), from the health hazards associated with hazardous chemical use in the laboratory. Please review the […]
Many labs use RNA extraction kits to isolate total RNA from a wide variety of samples, including animal and plant cells and tissue, bacteria, and yeast. While the kits are low hazard on their own, it’s important to remember that mixing incompatible chemicals can produce high hazard by-products and gases. There were incidents that researchers […]
BU is working to increase ease of compliance without additional burden to our researchers and other EHS partners. BioRAFT, a secure research management system that was developed by a researcher, is being rolled out for several areas of EHS management. This is an integrated portal that increases reliability and streamlines data maintenance and accessibility for […]
Effective immediately, BU’s Animal Welfare Assurance number has changed from A3316‐01 to D16-00204. This impacts both campuses and should be used on proposals going forward.