Controlled Substances Disposal Event

The Office of Environmental Health & Radiation Safety (EHRS) and the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) will host an event to facilitate the disposal of registrants’ outdated and unwanted controlled substances. Scheduled for May 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in conference room 104 Stellar-Chance, PSOM, the event is free of charge but you must register by submitting an electronic drug transfer form one week prior to the event. Additional information and transfer forms can be found at the EHRS website.

Contact Jim Crumley at (215) 746-5036 if you have questions.

Access to Employee Exposure Records

EHRS monitors employee exposure to toxic substances and harmful physical agents and maintains employee exposure records. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standard, “Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records” (29CFR1910.1020) permits access to employer-maintained exposure and medical records by employees or their designated representative and by OSHA.

University employees may obtain a copy of their exposure record by calling EHRS at (215) 898-4453 or by e-mail: ehrs@ehrs.upenn.edu

EHRS also monitors exposure of individuals working with radioactive material or x-ray machines.  The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requires that exposure results be available.  Results are maintained at EHRS and are available online. Instructions for accessing on line radiation exposure results can be found at the EHRS website.

Hazard Communication Program

The University of Pennsylvania’s Hazard Communication Program provides information regarding access to Safety Data Sheets, proper labeling of hazardous chemicals and the hazard communication training programs required for all employees who handle hazardous chemicals as part of their work.  
Penn’s written Hazard Communication Program is available on the EHRS website or from the Office of Environmental Health & Radiation Safety, Suite 400, 3160 Chestnut Street.