Lab Safety Representative Meeting Archive
Welcome LSRs! Here you will find presentations, documents and slides of previous meetings. If you are looking for something more specific please do not hesitate to call or email us.
Past LSR Meeting Minutes and Presentations
Winter 2013 LSR Meeting
This meeting focused on changes to where you can obtain waste containers, chemotherapeutic agents, laser safety, chemical inventory, shipping, lab inspection updates and a lesson learned from the recent ethyl acetate spill. There was a strong focus on SOP writing, what to do when Cal/OSHA comes to your door and the upcoming PPE policy.
- To view the slide show of our meeting - click here.
- To view the Green Programs slide show - click here.
- Are you prepared? - a sheet on what to do if Cal/OSHA arrives at your door.
- SOP's - a sample template and a blank template are available.
Fall 2012 EH&S Expo
Once again, EH&S set up information and activity stations, including Chemical Safety, Radiation Safety, Biosafety, Hazardous Waste, Ergonomics, Personal Protective Equipment, and Injury and Illness Prevention Program/Chemical Hygiene Plan. Thank you for your active participation and suggestions. Contact EH&S if you have any questions regarding the "Expo."
Summer 2012 LSR Meeting
Meeting overview, including recycling information - click here
Review of UC Regents Settlement Agreement obligations - click here
Spring 2012 LSR Meeting
Thanks to Colleen Thompson (Wellness) and Brian MacDonald (Ergonomics) for a lively and interactive session. Remember that injury prevention includes simply taking care of yourself. Links to wellness and ergonomics information mentioned in the meeting coming soon!
Winter 2012 LSR Meeting
This meeting included updates and information from the EHS Hazardous Waste program (Waste Info) and the Laboratory Inspection program (Inspection Info).
Fall 2011 EH&S Expo
Once again, EH&S set up information and activity stations, including Chemical Safety, Radiation Safety, Biosafety, Hazardous Waste, Ergonomics, Personal Protective Equipment, and Injury and Illness Prevention Program/Chemical Hygiene Plan. Thank you for your active participation and suggestions. Contact EH&S if you have any questions regarding the "Expo."
July 2011 LSR Meeting
During this meeting, EH&S reviewed lab inspection findings and waste handling issues. The LSRs then broke into groups to discuss lab-related "potential incidents" and "lessons learned." This information will be summarized and made accessible to all LSRs.
May 2011 LSR Meeting
This meeting focused on earthquakes, with an excellent guest lecture by Thorne Lay, Earth and Planetary Sciences. Some additional earthquake preparedness resources:
- Drop, Cover, Hold On Video - Short example of drill typically taught to K-12 school kids in California (for those of you from outside CA)
- Earthquake Preparedness Resources - List of links to useful emergency and earthquake preparedness information
January 2011 LSR Meeting Presentation
This meeting focused on laboratory fire safety, with hands-on fire extinguisher training provided by the UCSC Fire Department. Click here for the Fire Department Presentation.
Fall 2010 EH&S Expo (separate PBSci and Engineering events)
These events gave the LSRs an opportunity to visit information stations, including Chemical Safety, Radiation Safety, Biosafety, Hazardous Waste, Environmental Sustainability, Ergonomics, Personal Protective Equipment, and Injury and Illness Prevention Program/Chemical Hygiene Plan information. Contact EH&S if you have any questions regarding the "Expo" events.
June 2010 LSR Meeting Presentation
ChemFFX MSDS System Overview - This new system is available from any UC IP address. Contact EH&S if the system asks you for userid/password. Click here for the UC Riverside EH&S web site for a tutorial on the ChemFFX system (nice!).
April 2010 LSR Meeting Presentation
January 2010 LSR Meeting Notes
