*December LORRE Safety Issue* December 8, 2014 To All *_PPE:_* As mentioned in the last Lab. group meeting (Lorre Seminars), we would like to emphasize the necessity of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). It is required to be worn in lab at all times. This includes: ·Safety glasses ·Lab Coat ·Gloves ·Long pants ·Closed toed shoes These things are very important and help prevent injuries and accidents in the lab. *_Hazardous Waste:_* Even though we are close to the end of the semester, we still cannot ignore the safety program. This includes proper waste material disposal. Hazardous wastes must be taken care of responsibly. Fill out a hazardous waste disposal tag (Fig 1, including the percentages of the contents inside. Then a hazardous material pick up request form must also be filled out. Fig 1 Hazardous Waste Disposal Tag *_Close Laboratory Doors_* According to the Physical Facilities Memorandum from the COE meeting on November 14, 2014, it is necessary to close laboratory doors to contain hazards, to minimize the migration of contaminants and odors, and to optimize laboratory and building indoor air quality Your cooperation in closing laboratory doors, specifically rooms #335 and #237, helps to insure a safe and functional workspace and improves the indoor air quality of the building. Thanks, LORRE Safety Committee
