June 2016 - Che-courtesy-list

Building Emergency Plan for FRNY was updated
by Nagy, Gabriela 22 Jun '16

22 Jun '16

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to let you know that the FRNY Building Emergency Plan was updated today and is posted on our website https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety, under the "Emergency Preparedness" section. Please take a moment to review the information in the BEP. You will need your Purdue credentials to access the BEP. Should you have any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, Gabriela __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director ChE Safety Committee Chair School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G041D Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>

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Results of safety inspections - June 2016
by Nagy, Gabriela 20 Jun '16

20 Jun '16

Hello Everyone, In preparation for the upcoming Safety Recertification of our School with REM, the ChE Safety Committee inspected last week all laboratories and offices in FRNY and the rooms occupied by ChE personnel in POTR. I am glad to report that we noticed an overall improvement in the safety of our labs. Please find attached a document that summarizes the he most frequent safety issues identified during the safety inspections. The document also spells out the OSHA and Purdue required documentation, PPE requirements and a reminder of some safety rules and policies applicable to our School. Please pay close attention to the safety gloves policy under the PPE section. Health and well-being is also part of safety! A number of safety hazards were identified in some offices occupied by graduate students; please see the last two bullet points in the "Safety issues found and reminder of some safety rules and policies" section of the attached document to learn about the measures taken to eliminate these hazards. Each faculty or person responsible for a specific area will receive another email with the results of the safety inspection for that area; please address the problems identified. The Safety Committee will perform unannounced inspections in the first part of July, to check whether the safety issues identified were addressed. Thank you for your continuous commitment to safety! Sincerely, Gabriela on behalf of the ChE Safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director ChE Safety Committee Chair School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G041D Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>

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New Account Assistant - Aimee Mansfield
by Rosas, Yvette 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

Good afternoon! I am happy to announce that Aimee Mansfield has joined the Chemical Engineering business office as our new Account Assistant. Yesterday was her first day and she is getting acclimated to the office and meeting individuals as they stop by. Aimee previously worked in Physical Facilities in their Fiscal Affairs business office working primarily in their payroll area. Over the next few weeks she will be training and getting up to speed on account management and Chemical Engineering, but do not hesitate to reach out to her for assistance. I look forward to having her work in our office and being part of the outstanding Chemical Engineering team! Contact information: Aimee Mansfield - aholdcra @purdue.edu<mailto:hadleyj@purdue.edu> 494-4070 Thank you, Yvette Yvette Rosas Business Manager Chemical Engineering 765-494-4071 yrosas(a)purdue.edu<mailto:yrosas@purdue.edu> [Description: W:\PU_signature_white_bg_215x80.png]

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ChE Staff Retreat June 17, 1-5 pm
by Farmus, Cristina D 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

Good afternoon, The ChE staff will attend a retreat tomorrow from 12.00 noon to 5.00 pm. The main office and the business office will remain open. If you have an emergency you may also contact me by phone at 765-430-6067. Regards, Cristina Cristina Farmus Managing Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu>

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Sad News
by Varma, Arvind 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Dear Colleagues, I am very sorry to inform that Julie Kim's mother passed away recently after a lengthy illness. Sang will leave for her memorial services in California early tomorrow morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with Julie, Sang and their family. Arvind

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New issue of ChE Newsletter
by Hagen, Kay J 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

The latest version of the ChE Newsletter is now available online. The online edition features expanded content, including videos and links to related research papers. It also is mobile "friendly." I encourage you to take a few minutes to flip through it. You can view the newsletter at http://purdueche.freeflowdp.com/purdueche/8527353427237764?pg=1#pg1 or by visiting the school's home page and clicking the newsletter thumbnail image on the left side. Kay Hagen Communications Specialist School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University [cid:ECAD9B6A-BB18-4976-A179-2E81DF6C6F2B]

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Discolored water in bathrooms
by Valley, Jeffrey L 03 Jun '16

03 Jun '16

All - Due to REM being in the building today finishing up testing the safety showers and eyewashes you probably have noticed the water in the bathroom sinks are a brownish color. Anytime there is a fluctuation in the water pressure in the pipes ( showers/eyewashs and bathrooms both on the same water supply) residue is broken off. The lines will flush themselves out with use and return to normal. If you have any questions please contact me. Thanks. Jeff Valley

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Re: [ChE-Courtesy-list] [Che-staff-list] ChE old electronics recycling and cleaning initiative - going on now
by Farmus, Cristina D 02 Jun '16

02 Jun '16

Reminder to bring your electronics junk and get lunch -event going on now until 1.30 in the Forney Atrium. Cristina From: Che-staff-list [mailto:che-staff-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Farmus, Cristina D Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2016 1:53 PM To: 'chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu>; 'chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu> Cc: 'cheq(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <cheq(a)ecn.purdue.edu> Subject: [Che-staff-list] ChE old electronics recycling and cleaning initiative Good afternoon, In anticipation of the safety and cleanliness inspections that will start next week, let's do some house cleaning in Forney Hall. When: Tomorrow, June 2, 2016 from 11.30 to 1.30 Where: Forney Hall, Henson Atrium What: * Recycle your old electronics: bring your old/unused/junk computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, cables, etc. from your offices and labs and deposit them in the atrium for responsible recycling. A rep from ECN will be on hand to handle the items and explain how electronics recycling helps the planet. * Recycle your old papers: bring your old papers to the atrium for confidential recycling. Locked bins will be available. * Receive cleaning supplies: we'll distribute cleaning supplies for your offices: dust rags, sanitary wipes, all-purpose cleaner. The janitors only address the floors in your offices, you are responsible for the rest. Incentive: Anyone who brings an old electronic will receive lunch from Jimmy Johns. Let me know if you have questions. Cristina Cristina Farmus Managing Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu>

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ChE old electronics recycling and cleaning initiative
by Farmus, Cristina D 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

Good afternoon, In anticipation of the safety and cleanliness inspections that will start next week, let's do some house cleaning in Forney Hall. When: Tomorrow, June 2, 2016 from 11.30 to 1.30 Where: Forney Hall, Henson Atrium What: * Recycle your old electronics: bring your old/unused/junk computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, cables, etc. from your offices and labs and deposit them in the atrium for responsible recycling. A rep from ECN will be on hand to handle the items and explain how electronics recycling helps the planet. * Recycle your old papers: bring your old papers to the atrium for confidential recycling. Locked bins will be available. * Receive cleaning supplies: we'll distribute cleaning supplies for your offices: dust rags, sanitary wipes, all-purpose cleaner. The janitors only address the floors in your offices, you are responsible for the rest. Incentive: Anyone who brings an old electronic will receive lunch from Jimmy Johns. Let me know if you have questions. Cristina Cristina Farmus Managing Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu>

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HA Certification for FRNY Offices
by Nagy, Gabriela 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

Hello Everyone, Please find attached the Hazard Assessment Certification for working in FRNY offices. It is dated 2015, but I just checked with REM and we only need to update the certification for offices if new hazards are introduced. Having the same type of activities in our offices as last year, we do not need to update the certification at this point. I keep the original document in my office (FRNY G041D), with the safety records for our School, and I attach this document for your information. Should you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you, Gabriela __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director ChE Safety Committee Chair School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G041D Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>

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