May 2018 - Che-student-staff-list

Safety awareness training session - Monday, June 4
by Nagy, Gabriela 30 May '18

30 May '18

Hello Everyone, The next safety awareness training sessions is scheduled for Monday, June 4, 2018 from 2 - 3 pm am in FRNY G124. All new employees and researchers need to have initial safety training. If you have new people joining your groups for research, they will need safety training before they start working (e.g. visitors, exchange students, post-docs, etc.). Please ask them to attend this session. Most of our undergraduate students already have the initial training, and would need to take the online refresher. Students from other departments, doing research in our labs, will need this initial training. Thank you, Gabriela __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director Davidson 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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Reminder: Self-audits of ChE labs and offices
by Nagy, Gabriela 30 May '18

30 May '18

Hello Everyone, This is a reminder that the completed self-audit forms for labs and offices are due on June 6, 2018. Please see the forms attached; these need to be signed by the PI/supervisor. Please return completed self-audit forms to Gabriela Nagy in FRNY G041D by 5 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Thank you, Gabriela On behalf of the ChE Safety Committee From: Che-staff-list <che-staff-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of Nagy, Gabriela Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2018 2:20 PM To: chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu; chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: [Che-staff-list] Start of self-audits of ChE labs and offices Importance: High Hello Everyone, It is now time to complete the Annual Safety Review of all ChE laboratories and offices. These reviews are part of our Integrated Safety Plan (ISP) and are required to obtain our annual recertification with the University. The safety audit of multiple offices can be inventoried on the same form. The timeline for the 2018 recertification process with REM is: - May - June - self-audits of all laboratories and offices - June - Safety inspections of all ChE laboratories and offices - May - July - address deficiencies identified in self-audits and inspections - August - Recertification Review meeting with REM 1. Self-Audits: The ISP Self-Audit checklist can be found on the ChE School's website, under the "Laboratory Safety Requirements" heading: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety , or on the REM's website: https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/isp/index.html . Please only use these forms, as they are the most up-to-date forms that are now used at University level. I also attach the most updated form, for your convenience. The first eight sections have universal questions that apply to every area. Sections 9 to 27 have questions related to specialized operations; research laboratories and shops should address all sections. All self-audit checklists must be signed by PI/supervisor, not necessarily by the person completing the self-audit. I attach the Hazard Assessment Certification for FRNY offices for your information; please answer "yes" to questions 6.1 - 6.4 for offices. Please return completed self-audit forms to Gabriela Nagy in FRNY G041D by 5 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. In addition to the self-audit, please review and update the door posting, hazard assessment (should be placed inside the lab, near the entrance), chemical inventory (Form HCP4) and employee exposure list (Form HCP5) and lab specific Chemical Hygiene Plan for your work area. They should be accurate and dated within the last six months. If your group is keeping SDSs saved electronically, please make sure you follow the recommendations issued by the safety committee that are listed HERE<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety/documents/Guidelines%20fo…>. 2. Inspections: The ChE Safety Committee will perform unannounced safety inspections of all laboratories and offices during June, and will send the inspection reports to the faculty responsible for those areas. 3. Deficiencies: Deficiencies identified in your audits and in the ChE Safety Committee inspections will need to be addressed. The ChE Safety Committee (list posted on https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety ) is available to help you. 4. Recertification Review: The review includes unscheduled visits to our laboratories and offices by REM. The recertification review meeting with REM will take place during August, 2018. Should you have any questions, please contact me. Again, please return the completed self-audit forms to Gabriela Nagy in FRNY G041D by 5 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Thank you, Gabriela on behalf of the ChE Safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director Davidson 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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Reminder: Mandatory annual safety training refresher - 2018
by Nagy, Gabriela 30 May '18

30 May '18

Hello Everyone, This is a gentle reminder that the deadline to complete the safety refresher training is Sunday, June 3, 2018. If you already completed the training, please disregard this email. However, if you didn't complete it yet, please follow the instructions below and complete this training by the end of Sunday, June 3. Thank you for your commitment to safety! Gabriela On behalf of the ChE safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director ChE Safety Committee Chair Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G041D Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu> From: Che-staff-list <che-staff-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of Nagy, Gabriela Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2018 11:47 AM To: chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu; chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: [Che-staff-list] Mandatory annual safety training refresher - 2018 Importance: High Hello Everyone! It is now time to complete the online safety refresher training, which is required for all ChE faculty, staff, graduate students, post-doctoral research associates and visiting researchers/scholars. You can access the training material and take the quiz on any device linked to the internet, including mobile devices such as a smart phone, iPad or other tablets. Please follow the instructions below and complete this safety refresher training by the end of Sunday, June 2, 2018. Instructions: 1. Access the ChE safety website https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety and click on the Annual Safety Training Refresher<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Schools/ChE/SafetyTraining.h…> link under the Training heading. Alternatively, you can follow this link: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Schools/ChE/SafetyTraining.h… to access the dedicated safety refresher web page. 2. Log-in with your Purdue credentials and click on the link that best describes your status in our School to access the training material relevant to you. All graduate students will have to click on the "Graduate Student" link, regardless of the type of research they perform. 3. Read and understand the training material and follow the active links in the document (where applicable) for more information on specific topics. 4. Follow the "Take the quiz" link at the end of the document and take the short quiz to complete this part of the training. Once you complete the quiz, you will receive an email confirming that you completed the training (or part of the training, depending on your status in the School). Save this email and keep it for your own records. 5. If applicable, read the updated lab specific Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) developed for the lab you work in (or, as PI, are responsible for) and complete the certification page (page 87 in the CHP template posted on REM's website: https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/documents/programs/chp2014.pdf ). 6. Turn in the signed CHP certification page to Gabriela Nagy (FRNY G041D) within 10 days of completing the quiz. Please follow the instructions above and complete the ChE mandatory safety refresher training by the end of Sunday, June 2, 2018. Should you have any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, Gabriela On behalf of the ChE Safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director Davidson 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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Thesis Announcement for Han-Ting Tseng
by Johnson, Beverly J 30 May '18

30 May '18

This email is to announce that Han-Ting Tseng will be defending his thesis: Catalytic Conversion of Light Hydrocarbons to Chemicals and Fuels Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 10:00 AM in FRNY 3062B. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Ribeiro. The abstract is attached, and all are welcome to attend. Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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Elevator Shut Down
by Valley, Jeffrey L 30 May '18

30 May '18

BE ADVISED - At 9:00 am this morning - Wed the 30th - the old side elevator will be shut down and will be out operation until Monday June 4th. Depending on the progress made in that time period, the elevator may be operational at certain times after Monday if you need to move material off of 3rd floor or from the basement. We will need to give them a days notice for this to occur but at least they are willing to work with us and help if the need arises. If you have any questions please contact us - frnybldg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:frnybldg@purdue.edu>. Thanks.

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Old Side Elevator Shut Down
by Valley, Jeffrey L 29 May '18

29 May '18

BE ADVISED - Contractors are currently in the process of unloading material and equipment for the project of working on the old side elevator. Part of old ground floor will be taped off around some of their material but will still have access through the hallway. Work will commence tomorrow morning. If have questions, please contact us. Thank you. Jeff Valley

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Thesis Announcement for Zhenwei Wu
by Johnson, Beverly J 29 May '18

29 May '18

This email is to announce that Zhenwei Wu will be defending his thesis: The Structure-Function Relationship of Intermetallic Compound Catalysts for Light Alkane Dehydrogenation Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 9:00 AM in FRNY 3062B. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Miller. The abstract is attached, and all are welcome to attend. Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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REMINDER: Finance Related Transformation Deadlines
by Rosas, Yvette 25 May '18

25 May '18

Good morning, This is a friendly reminder of the pause deadlines in regards to purchasing, invoice/reimbursement payments and travel expense reports as we get closer to the July 1 launch of the Finance transformation project. Upcoming Deadlines: **May 30 is the last day to submit a catalog order in Ariba. Any orders that are not approved by the business office by May 31 will be deleted unless you put them back in composing status. Orders that do not need to be placed now should be held until after July 1 when Ariba is available again. **May 30 is the last day to submit an invoice/reimbursement to the business office if the vendor needs to receive payment by June 30. Any invoices or reimbursement requests received after this day will not be processed until after July 1. **June 13 is the last day to submit your travel expense report in Concur. Any expense reports that are not approved by the business office by June 15 will be deleted and travelers or their delegates will have to re-submit the expense report after July 1. Interim Order Method Guide: Below is the interim purchasing process for orders that are essential and cannot wait until July to be placed. Please note, the interim processes require extensive resources and manual effort; therefore, orders should be made only for essential items during the pause period. We have a limited number of credit cards on hand for individuals to check out. Those cards will only be available for items that you can easily pick up at a local vendor/supplier. Type Dollar Amount Interim Purchase Methods Catalog Suppliers Up to $9,999.99 Purchasing credit card will have to be used. The order will have to be placed in the business office via website or over the phone. Purchasing cards will not be available to be checked out. Non-Catalog Suppliers Up to $4,999.99 Purchasing credit card will have to be used. The order will have to be placed in the business office via website or over the phone. Purchasing card will not be available to be checked out. If the vendor does not accept credit cards, please work with the business office to place order and pay by check. Non-Catalog Suppliers $5,000 to $9,999.99 Please work with the business office to place order. All Suppliers/Orders $10,000 and above Follow process for Requests for Purchase $10,000 (see below) and work with the business office to place order. Requests for Purchase $10,000 and over: The process for purchase requests $10K and over has not changed. Requests should be submitted to Procurement at: Requests for Purchase $10,000 and over<https://sp2013.itap.purdue.edu/businessservices/procure/requests/SitePages/…>. Procurement Sourcing Staff will review your request and advise on next steps. Xerox (Print Services): Orders should be created in WebCRD. Credit card information should be called into Xerox. Please work with the business office to make this payment. University Stores (Gases): will be accepting the Form 100<https://www.purdue.edu/materials/documents/form100.pdf>. Please bring this form to the Business Office to approve before picking up your items. Fisher Storerooms: Please check out a purchasing card from the business office prior to picking up the items. Cannon IV (MFD's, Copiers, Printers): The current process for requesting devices should be followed. Complete the Copy/Print Questionnaire<https://spa2013.itap.purdue.edu/Business/busforms/Business%20Forms/Copy%20P…> and email to copyprint(a)lists.purdue.edu<mailto:copyprint@lists.purdue.edu> for a quote. Orders will have to be placed by the business office. Restricted Commodity approval is required for all interim purchase methods PRIOR to order placement. Restricted Product Category Animals/Fish Information Technology Furniture and Office Accessories Radioactive Materials Safety Equipment, Explosive Materials Building, Construction and Maint., General Building Construction, Infrastructure Construction & Maint. Do not hesitate to reach out to the business office if you have any questions regarding the pause deadlines or interim purchasing process. We appreciate your patience during the pause period. Best regards, Yvette Yvette Rosas Business Manager Davidson School of Chemical Engineering

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Safety awareness training session - Tuesday, May 29
by Nagy, Gabriela 24 May '18

24 May '18

Hello Everyone, The next safety awareness training sessions is scheduled for Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm am in FRNY 3062B. All new employees and researchers need to have initial safety training. If you have new people joining your groups for research, they will need safety training before they start working (e.g. visitors, exchange students, post-docs, etc.). Please ask them to attend this session. Most of our undergraduate students already have the initial training, and would need to take the online refresher. Students from other departments, doing research in our labs, will need this initial training. Thank you, Gabriela __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director Davidson 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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Old Side Elevator Shut Down
by Valley, Jeffrey L 23 May '18

23 May '18

BE ADVISED - The elevator on the old side of the building is going to be shut down starting next week for a complete upgrade and overhaul and will be out of service for approximately 5 weeks. The other 2 elevators in the addition will be in normal operation during this project. The major impact of this shut down will be that the old side basement and 3rd floor will only be accessible by the stairs. With that said, anything that needs to be moved to or removed from those areas by the elevator should be taken care of before next Tuesday morning. I have not received a confirmation on exactly what day they will start but a preliminary schedule said the week of May 28th. When they contact us to confirm, I will send out a more precise notification. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thanks . Jeff Valley

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