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Explosion injures student; same UF lab and chemical as Oct. blast
A graduate student and firefighter were injured as a result of an explosion at the University of Florida. A similar incident occurred in this same laboratory and chemical in October. Graduate student Khanh Ha, of 27- years-old, was in Sisler Hall’s laboratory working...
read moreUC and UCLA chemistry professor charged with felony over fatal laboratory fire
A University of California and UCLA chemistry professor was charged with a felony in connection with a laboratory incident that resulted in a fire killing a staff researcher three years ago. On December 29th, 2008, twenty three year old Sheharbano "Sheri" Sangji was...
read moreWorkplace Safety and the Flu
The United States Department Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration have published information to encourage workers and employers to take action in reducing the spread of flu within the workplace. Their recommendations describe the necessary precautions...
read moreJohn Crozier honored with EH&S award
John Crozier, health and safety specialist for the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering was presented the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Exemplary Service to ASU Employee Safety. Leon Igras, EH&S director, and Jon Harrison, professor and associate...
read moreASU’s compliance officers honored at luncheon
Arizona State University’s compliance officers provide a vital function for the university by ensuring that lab practices are safe. As research grows at ASU, their role will become even more crucial and valued, said Jon Harrison, Office of Research and Knowledge...
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