Wildfire Smoke
As of Thursday morning, Philadelphia is in an air quality Code Red with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 180 - Unhealthy.
Summer Research Reminders
As temperatures rise and many new researchers join the Penn community, let's show off our best lab safety attire, being sure to have no exposed skin below the waist and ensuring the entire torso and shoulders are covered!
Chemical Waste Container - Proper Usage
Waste containers provided by EHRS should only be used for the collection of chemical wastes. Please do not use EHRS provided bottles for other applications outside of waste collection.
Safety Notice: Damaged shipments of Peracetic Acid from Sigma Aldrich
Safety Notice: Recent Reports of Damaged Chemical Shipments of Peracetic Acid from Sigma Aldrich
UPDATE: US Government Policy for Oversight of DURC and PEPP
On May 5, 2025 a new Executive Order: Improving the Safety and Security of biological Research was released by the office of the President regarding DURC- PE
Upcoming transition to new infectious waste vendor ASI
We welcome Advant-Edge Solutions of Middle Atlan
New Rodent Anesthesia Training Requirement
Dear Research Community,