Updates below are added (newest first) as they become available. Links redirect to permanent web locations or archive folder (UCLA logon ID required). Items are archived quarterly.
Monthly Safety Memos sent to LabSafety Listserv Members reflect a digest of the following information with additional information specifically for Department Safety Coordinators.
1/1/18 — Monthly Safety Training has been discontinued. Apologies for any inconvenience.
1/1/18 — MRL, NRB, Gonda Bulky Item Waste Reminder: Occupants should use process for removal of Bulky item and Electronic Waste at the MRL loading dock. Download instructions here.
12/20/18 — Q4 DGSOM Safety Minutes Available
2/6/18 — Inspection Feedback Survey from EH&S Research Safety Divisions distributed. If you received the link in your email from UCLAAdminSurveys@oed.ucla.edu, please take a few minutes to share your feedback. Due February 16, 2018.
5/19/17 — Memo: UCLA's Commitment to Research Safety
1/29/18 — DLAM SOP Update: Rodent Cage Population Limits. See more from the ARC
1/18/18 — Application Software RATS will be replaced. RSAWA and the ARC are coordinating the transition to a new software system. Expect updates toward the end of 2018.
1/16/18 — Training Updates for Work with Animal Research Subjects
1/1/18 — Biosafety Program Changes
January 2018 — Banded Chemical SOPs available. Not mandatory to transition, but the new SOP system addresses the administrative burden issue of the old system. Ask your Laboratory Safety Officer for details.
2/5/18 — Memo from Campus Provost regarding progress in addressing Campus Safety Task Force recommendations
Q1 DGSOM Research Safety Committee Meeting scheduled for March 13, 2018 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
October 2017 — Standing meetings established for DSOM Research Safety Committee. Second tuesday of March, June, September, and December from 10:30 pm -12:00 pm
No Updates
1/1/18 — New RAM SOPs have been created. Researchers may begin to use this format now if preferred, but Radiation Safety will use the RUA renewal process as an opportunity to transition SOPs for each lab.
11/15/18 — Radiation Safety Refresher Training is now online only. Select one of five options in Worksafe
12/20/17 — Memo: Deep Energy Efficiency Program announcement from The Administrative Vice Chancellor and the Vice Chancellor for Research
1/16/18 — Training Updates for Work with Animal Research Subjects
12/1/18 — Medical Waste Management training is now online only in Worksafe.
11/15/18 — Radiation Safety Refresher Training is now online only. Select one of five options in Worksafe.
February 2018 Monthly Safety Spotlight — This month's topic is Safety in Donning a Full Body Harness. It also includes information about continuing education opportunities for those seeking to learn more about Environment, Health, & Safety Topics.
