Swanson School Lunch and Learn Part 2

“Keep Safety in Mind and Save Your Behind” Swanson School of Engineering Schohn L. Shannon, Ph.D. Assistant Dean Environmental Health & Safety Keith Duval, CHMM Environmental Manager

Topics Today ∗ Role of the principal investigator ∗ Role of EH&S ∗ Common encountered problems ∗ Possible future implications for University PI’s…

Yes, EH&S is Our Friend! ∗ Environmental Health and Safety provides a key role in assisting us.

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Training

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Safety Documentation

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Lab Inspections

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Waste Disposal

∗ Many resources can be found on-line at their Website www.ehs.pitt.edu.

EH&S Web Site “www.ehs.pitt.edu”

Principal Investigator’s Responsibilities

∗ The conduct of all laboratory safety practices are the responsibility of the principal investigator or staff/faculty in charge of the lab. ∗ All students, staff, and faculty working in laboratories are required to take EH&S training before entering the lab. ∗ Safety Training Offered ∗ Chemical ∗ Biohazard ∗ Radiation ∗ Other Specific Training

Common Problems ∗ Gas cylinders ∗ Gloves ∗ Waste disposal ∗ Electrical wiring ∗ Plumbing ∗ Fume hoods

Don’t Miss the Next VORP Lunch & Learn!

January 9, 2014

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How the Center for Simulation and Modeling ∗

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SaM I Am:

can Increase the Quality and Impact of your Computationally-Enabled Research

∗ The mission of the Center is to facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations, especially between experimentalists and modelers, on tackling grand challenge problems impacting everyday life.

In addition to providing access to state-of-the-art computing hardware, consultants can lend their expertise towards redesigning your computation software or workflow to provide more efficient research throughput. In this talk, faculty will learn about the diverse services offered

by SaM as well as examples of recent collaborations that have lead to proposal awards, have accelerated research, and have enhanced the training opportunities for students.