News
EHS Contributes to MSU's Fall Welcome Video
August 22, 2019 - Genevieve Cottrell
EHS's Evie Uithoven, Chemical Safety Technologist, contributed to MSU's Fall Welcome Video. Evie worked with University Communications to ensure all lab personnel portrayed in the video are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
FRIB Safety Updates
August 13, 2019
FRIB completion is scheduled for 2022, with the project team working toward early completion in 2021. Several technical milestones have been achieved in the past year.
MIOSHA 2018 Eyewash Amendments
August 13, 2019
In response to MIOSHA’s 2018 amendments to its eyewash and safety shower interpretation guidelines, EHS has partnered with stakeholders across campus to plan for necessary improvements.
BSL-3/ABSL-3 High Containment Laboratory Design and Construction
August 13, 2019
The proposed retrofitting of the University Research Containment Facility (URCF) into high containment space was approved by the MSU Board of Trustees earlier this year.
Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building
August 13, 2019
The Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building (ISTB) will be added to the current Safety Neighborhood of the Institute for Quantitative Health Science & Engineering (IQ), Life Science Building, Research Complex-Engineering, and Clinical Center.
Site Specific Training Fact Sheet for Lab Supervisors
July 17, 2019 - Kristen Bullard
A new fact sheet provides examples of items that should be covered by supervisors in a laboratory setting during site-specific training.
Welcome Patrick Wright to EHS Radiation Safety
June 17, 2019 - Bryan Harris
Patrick Wright is joining the EHS Radiation Safety team June 17 as a Senior Health Physicist.
Jaylyn Galloway Joining EHS Administration
June 12, 2019 - Lindsey Brownlee
Jaylyn Galloway is joining the EHS Administrative team June 12 as an on-call Administrative Aide.
Determining If Gas and Flames Are Safe Within a Class II Type A2 (recirculating) Biosafety Cabinet
June 3, 2019
Presentation from Kara Held, Ph.D., Baker Science Director: Determining If Gas and Flames Are Safe Within a Class II Type A2 (recirculating) Biosafety Cabinet
Dave Erickson Receives Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award
May 14, 2019 - Jared Andrews
Industrial Hygienist Dave Erickson Receives Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award in May 2019.
MSU to Host Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Importation of Biologicals Workshop
May 1, 2019 - Jamie Willard-Smith
MSU to Host the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Importation of Biologicals Workshop in early May.
Pesticide Safety Training Offered
April 5, 2019 - Justin Stahl
MSU's Worker Protection Standard (WPS), which ensures the safe work in areas of pesticide application, has been added to the Ability compliance training system.
APHIS Launches Webpage for Pests and Diseases
April 1, 2019 - Jamie Willard-Smith
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) now provides a webpage indexing pest and disease programs.
Incinerator Operator Scot Crandall Retiring
March 22, 2019 - Tom Grover
After many years of dedicated service operating the campus incinerator units, Scot Crandall is retiring on April 12. We thank him and wish him all the best with his next life adventure.
Malina Felten Joining FRIB-NSCL EHS Team
March 14, 2019 - Petra Grivins
Malina Felten Joining FRIB-NSCL EHS Team on March 25.
Reducing the Campus Chemical Footprint
March 11, 2019 - Tom Grover
Based on EHS's recommendations and follow up with IPF staff, a total chemical reduction of 218,000 pounds and improved storage was achieved in 2018.
Mold Control In Walk-in Refrigeration Units
February 8, 2019
Walk-in refrigeration units (i.e. coolers) are inherently contaminated with mold and mold spores due to the high moisture levels within the units. Review tips to control mold before costly professional remediation is needed.
Evelyn Uithoven Joining EHS Chemical Safety Team
January 2, 2019
Evelyn Uithoven Joining EHS Chemical Safety Team
Ability LMS to Replace Saba in December
November 16, 2018
Environmental Health & Safety's training system, Saba, will be replaced in December.
EHS Hiring for Two Positions
October 30, 2018
EHS is hiring both an Administrative Business Analyst and an Industrial Hygienist. Apply at http://careers.msu.edu.
Nick Huffman Joining EHS as Hazardous Materials Professional
October 25, 2018
Nick Huffman Joining EHS as Hazardous Materials Professional
Secretary Ashley Parks Moving to New MSU Position
October 22, 2018
Secretary Ashley Parks is moving on from EHS for new position with Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
CANR Presents: Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Training
September 14, 2018
Does your work include harvesting, weeding, pruning, spraying pesticides, or irrigating on a farm, forest, nursery or enclosed space such as a greenhouse? Will you be working where pesticides have been sprayed within the last 30 days? You must complete WPS training annually.
On-Site Safety Manager for Biomedical and Physical Sciences
August 16, 2018
Amber Bitters will be representing EHS as the on-site safety manager for the Biomedical and Physical Sciences building.
Educational Opportunities for Click Safety
August 4, 2018
Educational opportunities for the Safety module of Click are available in August. Click Safety will be launching on August 20, 2018, replacing the existing Biological Safety (IBC) and Radiation Safety systems for application submittal, review and approval.
New Training System Coming in Fall 2018
July 18, 2018
Ability LMS will replace Saba LMS in fall 2018.
EHSC Meeting Cancelled
July 16, 2018
The Environmental Health and Safety Committee meeting scheduled for 7-16-2018 has been cancelled.
Click Go-Live Scheduled for August 20, 2018
July 13, 2018
The Safety module of Click will be launching on August 20, 2018, replacing the existing Biological Safety (IBC) and Radiation Safety systems for application submittal, review and approval.
Radiation Safety Welcomes Alex Dawson
July 10, 2018
Radiation Safety would like to welcome Alex Dawson to the team. Alex will be principally managing the campus radioactive waste program, including collection, storage, disposal, and documentation.
EHS Welcomes Student Aide Caleb Logan
July 9, 2018
Please welcome new Administration Student Aide Caleb Logan. Caleb is transferring to MSU from Grand Valley and will be majoring in Medical Lab Studies.
Traveling with Research Samples
May 10, 2018
International travelers returning to the United States with research samples are required to declare the research samples to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP). MSU travelers must comply with federal law as required by the research sample type.
Onsite EHS Support for Chemistry
April 23, 2018
David Hurst, Industrial Hygienist, will be representing EHS at the Chemistry building to assist with safety and compliance matters.
State of Michigan Controlled Substance Inventory Due by June 30
April 16, 2018
If you have a controlled substance research license with the State of Michigan you are required to submit an annual inventory to the State of Michigan between April 1st and June 30th each year.
Safety Tips for Take Your Child to Work Day 2018
April 6, 2018
EHS wants to help you make Take Your Child to Work Day an inspiring experience for our future Spartan Scientists. Read on for tips to make the day both safe and fun for you and your guests.
Fume Hood Testing Scheduled for Natural Science
March 30, 2018
EHS will be testing fume hoods at Natural Resources from March 30 - April 10, 2018.
Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs
March 16, 2018
A new policy and training program are in place to address safety concerns for employees handling hazardous drugs.
Onsite EHS Support for BioIQ
March 14, 2018
Rebecca Ceru, Biosafety Technician, will be representing EHS at the Bio Engineering Facility to assist with safety and compliance matters.
Fume Hood Testing Scheduled for Natural Resources
March 7, 2018
EHS will be testing fume hoods at Natural Resources from March 8 - March 16, 2018.
EHS Hiring Administrative Aide (Temporary/On-Call)
February 26, 2018
EHS is hiring an Administrative Aide (Temporary/On-Call)
EHS Hiring Administrative Student Aide
February 13, 2018
EHS is hiring an Administrative Student Aide
Fume Hood Testing Scheduled for Veterinary Medical Center
February 2, 2018
EHS will be testing fume hoods at Veterinary Medical Center from February 2 - February 16, 2018.
Horticulture Laboratory Inspections Scheduled
January 24, 2018
EHS has scheduled inspections of the Horticulture Department for February 26 - March 2, 2018.
Fisheries & Wildlife Laboratory Inspections Scheduled
January 24, 2018
EHS has scheduled inspections of the Fisheries & Wildlife Department for February 5-9, 2018.
Fume Hood Testing Scheduled for Engineering Research
January 19, 2018
EHS will be testing fume hoods in Engineering Research from January 19 - February 2, 2018.
David Monsma Joining EHS as GRRC Industrial Hygienist
January 16, 2018
David Monsma is Joining EHS as GRRC Industrial Hygienist.
Fume Hood Testing Scheduled for Clinical Center
January 15, 2018
EHS will be testing fume hoods in the Clinical Center from January 15 - January 19, 2018.
Updates to Autoclave Certification Program
January 9, 2018
EHS is incorporating the department personnel back into the autoclave testing certification process.
Physiology Laboratory Inspections Scheduled
January 3, 2018
EHS has scheduled inspections of the Physiology Department for January 15-19, 2018.
Jared Andrews Joining EHS Chemical Safety
December 28, 2017
Jared Andrews, Industrial Hygienist, is joining the EHS Chemical Safety team.
Fume Hood Testing Scheduled for Food Safety and Toxicology Building
December 26, 2017
EHS will be testing fume hoods in the Food Safety and Toxicology Building from December 27, 2017 - January 5, 2018.
EHS Hiring Industrial Hygienist for GRRC
December 4, 2017
EHS is hiring an Industrial Hygienist for Grand Rapids Research Center
Curtis Hicks Joining EHS Radiation Safety
November 28, 2017
Curtis Hicks, Senior Health Physicist, is joining the EHS Radiation Safety team.
Laboratory Inspections Scheduled for MMG
November 27, 2017
EHS biological and chemical safety laboratory inspections have been scheduled for the department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics.
Fume Hood Testing Scheduled for Engineering Building
November 16, 2017
EHS will be testing fume hoods in the Engineering Building from November 16-December 8, 2017.
Adam Calisti Achieves Certification in Industrial Hygiene (CIH)
October 31, 2017
EHS is pleased to announce that Adam Calisti successfully completed the 6-hour exam for Certification in Industrial Hygiene (CIH).
MSU Receives Emergency Management Accreditation
October 26, 2017
Michigan State University became the 5th Institution of Higher Education in the world to be accredited in Emergency Management by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).
New Click Software for Radiation and Biosafety Research Projects
October 24, 2017
Michigan State University is implementing an enterprise-level research compliance system, Click, to manage its Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) activities. Click will facilitate the creation, submission, and review of new IRB and IACUC protocols, and new EHS registrations for researchers and reviewers.
Disposal of Controlled Substances Scheduled
October 23, 2017
EHS has scheduled Tuesday, November 14 at 10:00 A.M. for incineration of expired controlled substances. If you need to dispose of controlled substances contact us as soon as possible.
Updated Exposure Control Plan Available
September 22, 2017
An updated version of MSU's Exposure Control Plan is available for download. The plan is designed to meet MIOSHA’s Bloodborne Infectious Diseases Standard. All at-risk employees must know how to access the plan (electronic or printed).
Retirement of Elvet Potter
September 11, 2017
Laser Safety Officer and Industrial Hygienist Elvet Potter has retired from EHS.
EHS Open House Scheduled
July 14, 2017
Please join EHS on July 28 from 9-11 am for pastries and refreshments at our two new locations, 4000 Collins Road (Room B20) and 164 Giltner Hall.
Chris Colvin Joining EHS Biosafety
June 27, 2017
EHS Biosafety Officer Jamie Sue Willard is excited to share that Chris Colvin will be joining the MSU EHS as a Biosafety Team member on July 3, 2017.
Grand Rapids Research Center Safety Orientation
May 3, 2017
Assisting researchers moving into the College of Human Medicine Grand Rapids Research Center will be a priority for EHS in fall 2017.
EHS Move to Collins Road
May 1, 2017
EHS's main office has relocated to the lower level of the 4000 Collins Road office building. Chemical safety staff are now located in Giltner Hall.
Safety Tips for Take Your Child to Work Day
April 27, 2017
EHS wants to help you make Take Your Child to Work Day an inspiring experience for our future Spartan Scientists. Read on for tips to make the day both safe and fun for you and your guests.
Eliminating Use of Flame for High Throughput Sterilization in Biosafety Cabinets
February 21, 2017
A professor of Microbiology at MSU has implemented an alternate method to the use of flame in their biosafety cabinet. Please help EHS to increase awareness for eliminating flame in labs.
Updated Biosafety Manual Available
February 21, 2017
MSU's Biosafety Manual has been updated to reflect a new policy on personal electronic devices in BSL-2 laboratories, new requirements on entry into US with biological materials, an updated exposure response procedure, and additional information on large scale biosafety guidelines.
Updated Formaldehyde Safety Training Requirements
February 16, 2017
A new online Formaldehyde Safety training course is available. This training is mandatory for employees working in Anatomy Labs.
Retirement of RSO Jean Chisnell
January 27, 2017
Radiation Safety Officer Jean Chisnell has retired after decades of work at MSU.
NRC Inspection Results
January 20, 2017
In early December an NRC inspector arrived for an unannounced inspection.
FDA Bans Powdered Gloves
January 18, 2017
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that powdered surgeon’s gloves, powdered patient examination gloves, and absorbable powder for lubricating a surgeon’s glove present a reasonable and substantial risk of illness or injury that cannot be corrected or eliminated by labeling or change in labeling. Therefore, the FDA has banned their use effective January 18, 2017.
Recent EHS Staff Changes
January 15, 2017
After decades of work at EHS, Assistant Director John Parmer, Chemical Safety Officer Bob Ceru, and Information Technologist Pat Thompson have all retired from MSU.
Refrigerator Explosion in Giltner Hall
July 10, 2015
A refrigerator in a Giltner Hall laboratory exploded when a container of flammable liquid stored inside the unit found an ignition source. The refrigerator door was blown across the room, windows broken, and the contents of the fridge scattered.