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1. Chemical Safety topics from EPA Science Matters
2. Lab Manager Article on Safety
3. Visualize the National Library of Medicine Household Products Database
4. Become an ACS Wikipedia Fellow and learn how to contribute to Wikipedia
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Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 08:52:33 -0700
From: DCHAS Membership Chair <
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Subject: Chemical Safety topics from EPA Science Matters
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USEPAORD/bulletins/1f7b285 <
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EPA Science Matters
June 19, 2018
EPA Research Updates
EPA researchers are using their expertise to help states, tribes, and local governments with per- and poly-fluoralkyl substances. These chemicals, known as PFAS, do not break down easily in the environment and can have implications to human and environmental health. EPA researchers are helping communities identify and reduce PFAS chemicals at sites around the country.
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For communities living close to industry, air pollution emissions may be a concern to health and well-being. EPA researchers are working with industry, states, and communities to develop low-cost and portable technologies that can be deployed next to an industrial complex for emissions testing. The goal is to modernize how emissions sources are managed so EPA can better protect the environment and save companies money.
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EPA is working with grantees to develop predictive toxicology tools. These virtual tissue models, sometime referred to as "Organs on-a-chip," provide a pathway for the development of new prediction techniques. They also have the potential to reduce dependence on animal study data and contribute to faster chemical risk assessments.
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Burning oil spills has been a fast and relatively safe way to reduce the impact on water quality and marine life. However, burning oil can impact air quality and the oily residues left behind in the water can cause environmental damage. EPA and the Department of Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement are investigating ways to improve oil burn procedures that can lead to more efficient burning and less emissions and residue.
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Since the Nation's primary chemical management law, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), was amended in 2016, EPA researchers have been providing support for several important TSCA activities. EPA has met several key milestones and continues to move the state-of-the science forward. With the translation of this information for policy-makers and other stakeholders, a new era of chemical safety is becoming a reality.
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Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:24:47 +0000
From: "Casadonte, Dominick" <
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Subject: Lab Manager Article on Safety
Hi All,
I just received my copy of this month's Lab Manager (Volume 13, No. 5). This may have already been covered on this list serve, and if so I apologize for the duplication. The cover article is entitled, "Raising Safety Awareness: It Starts with Effective Leadership". It recounts some of the academic laboratory accidents of note (Texas Tech, UCLA, etc.) and then talks about the roles that ACS and CSB have played in improving academic laboratory safety cultures. It was nice to see this on the cover and as the feature article of this journal!
Dom Casadonte
Dominick J. Casadonte, Jr.
Minnie Stevens Piper Professor
Director, STEM Center for Outreach, Research, and Education (STEM CORE)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409
(806) 834-2746 (voice)
Dominick.Casadonte**At_Symbol_Here**ttu.edu (E-mail)
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Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:00:50 -0700
From: DCHAS Membership Chair <
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Subject: Visualize the National Library of Medicine Household Products Database
NLM Toxicology and Environmental Health Info
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Household Products Database (HPD) provides access to manufacturer developed Safety Data Sheets/SDS (formerly called Material Safety Data Sheets/MSDS) which describe the chemical properties of each product, physical data, health effects, first aid, reactivity, storage, handling, disposal, personal protection, and spill/leak procedures. As required by OSHA, information within each SDS is targeted to help those exposed to chemicals at work. Consumers may also find information that can help them safely use a product.
Now you can visually explore the number and types of products in HPD. Hover over data bubbles to see the number of products in each type, click on the bubbles (or the links to their right) to view, or double click on the bubbles/links to search HPD.
Learn more about HPD at
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Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:30:52 -0700
From: DCHAS Membership Chair <
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Subject: Become an ACS Wikipedia Fellow and learn how to contribute to Wikipedia
Please consider applying for this program and/or sharing with those who'd have an interest:
The American Chemical Society and Wiki Education are pleased to announce a new opportunity for ACS members to join the Wikipedia Fellows Program, an interdisciplinary project led by Wiki Education to train academic scholars to contribute content expertise to Wikipedia. We believe scholars who bring their understanding of complex chemistry issues to Wikipedia can share important scientific knowledge with the world, empowering the public to participate fully as citizens.
Wiki Education is launching several Wikipedia Fellows cohorts this summer and welcomes ACS members to apply. ACS Wikipedia Fellows will join members from other academic associations for weekly virtual meetings over the next few months. Participants will learn to contribute to Wikipedia, receiving guidance and support along the way.
=B7 No experience with Wikipedia is required.
=B7 Participants are asked to commit 3 hours/week, including training and group meetings.
=B7 Wiki Education will provide training, guidance, and support throughout the process, using video conferences and instant messaging software-both free.
=B7 Participants will make significant contributions to at least two Wikipedia articles by the end of the program.
=B7 Fellows will fill out short surveys in the beginning and end of the program, and Wiki Education asks them to write a reflective blog post (on
wikiedu.org) about their experience.
For more information, visit
fellows.wikiedu.org or
email wikipediafellows**At_Symbol_Here**wikiedu.org. If you're interested in participating, please fill out the Wikipedia Fellows application here by Tuesday, June 26, 2018.
https://wikiedu.org/wikipedia-fellows/______________________________________
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