The presence of SARS-CoV-2 has placed even more importance on the smooth operating of our ventilation systems. We'll discuss ways to prevent problems and resolve issues when they do occur.
Thursday January 28, 2021 3:00-4:00 PM Eastern Time
Panelists
Lou DiBerardinis Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Marvin Kirshenbaum University of Illinois – Chicago
Vytenis A. Milunas University of Illinois – Chicago
Managing Emergencies During an Ongoing Emergency
Emergency Management is hard enough without an ongoing pandemic to complicate things. We'll review how common EM solutions have changed, and examine COVID-influenced plans.
Thursday February 11, 2021 3:00-4:00 PM Eastern Time
Panelists
Jenny Novak California State University
Fit Testing Do's and Don'ts
Though coronavirus has increased the importance of fit testing respirators, there is also a risk of close contact and exposure. Our panelists will share how they've found the right balance.
Thursday February 25, 2021 3:00-4:00 PM Eastern Time
Panelists
Mary Duda Creighton University
Jill Parrett Providence College
Want to make your inspections during COVID-19 a more enjoyable process?
We earn groans from bad puns – not aggravating software. Let us show you how to maximize the effect of your pre-inspection preparation using BioRAFT's Inspection Module.
To continue operating sustainably, Health & Safety professionals must fundamentally reassess and improve pre-COVID safety processes. How? Through effective, real-world process improvement. [This webinar aired on January 14, 2021]
Panelists: Erich Fruchtnicht / Amy Haberman / Karla Loebick
Laboratory Ventilation Best Practices for Coronavirus
It's never been more critical to understand and control the air we breathe. We'll discuss standards, communication, filter types, turnover rates, and more. [This webinar aired on December 17, 2020]
Panelists: Partha Krishnan / Mary Lucot / Ralph Stuart
SARS-CoV-2 Biosecurity for 60 Million People: An Interview with Luis Alberto Ochoa Carrera
It's not often you get to learn about managing an ongoing COVID-19 response at this scale. Luis shares invaluable perspectives on epidemics and epidemiological surveillance with the Health & Safety Community. [This webinar aired on December 3, 2020]
Panelist: Luis Alberto Ochoa Carrera
Triaging Chemical Safety & Inventory Responsibilities
As COVID-impacted resources for chemical safety and inventory shift, safety professionals must adapt to keep up. Often, that means reconsidering priorities and asking hard questions about what is absolutely necessary. [This webinar aired on November 19, 2020]
Panelists: Anne Kogut / Divya Krishnamurthy
How to Deliver Engaging Training During a Pandemic
Finding or creating high quality content isn't easy, especially when COVID-19 is taxing people's attention and energy. This webinar will give you guidance on common pitfalls and positive characteristics of engaging training content. [This webinar aired on November 5, 2020]
Panelists: Lora Grainger / Jill James / Brock A. Young
Getting EHS a (Better) Seat at the Table
At a time when input from EHS is needed most, some organizations still struggle to allow their EHS teams to weigh in. We talk strategy for getting your voice heard. [This webinar aired on October 22, 2020]
Panelists: Elisabeth Clark / Robin Izzo / Corey Martin
Are toilet plumes and hand dryers a major source of COVID-19 risk? Not likely! We bring together a panel of experts to help sort it out and arm you with valuable evidence-based knowledge. [this webinar aired on October 8, 2020]
Panelists: Pierre Herckes / Jonathan Klane
Managing Inspections in a COVID-19 World
An inspection program can be difficult to run in the best of times. Now, teams that are already dealing with substantial challenges must ensure safe working conditions are maintained. [this webinar aired on September 22, 2020]
Panelists: Angela Dartt / Chris Kolodziej
The Impact of COVID-19 on Risk Assessments
For risks both big and small, it is essential to understand and account for the impact of COVID-19. When many common tools for mitigating risk are no longer effective, what options remain? [this webinar aired on September 10, 2020]
Panelists: Sean Fitzgerald / Trent Peacock / Meghan Seltzer
Coronavirus Safety in Teaching Labs
Teaching labs present their own unique safety challenges: shared equipment, close quarters, and multiple individuals indoors for a prolonged time. We review best practices and creative solutions to nagging issues.[this webinar aired on August 27, 2020]
Panelists: Shawna Lesseur / Jodi Ogilvie / Samuella B. Sigmann
Coronavirus Disinfection Technologies & Tactics
The need for both routine and deep disinfection grows as repopulations continue. Our panelists will discuss the technologies they're eyeing and the policies they're employing to keep the spread of coronavirus under control. [this webinar aired on August 6, 2020]
Panelists: Aristea Lubar / Megan Shoff / Joan Wickersheim
Focus on Face Masks – Balancing Risk Reduction
Policies, materials, disinfection and reuse, particle filtering, risk reduction... We're ready to dive deep on the use of face masks in the laboratory and R&D environment. [this webinar aired on July 23, 2020]
Panelists: Richard Ashworth / Joshua E. Turse
Keeping Facilities & Maintenance Personnel Safe During COVID-19
We discuss the procedures and policies that should be considered when protecting this vital arm of research operations during the coronavirus pandemic. How can we develop creative solutions for risky situations? [this webinar aired on July 9, 2020]
Panelists: Laura Duckworth / Melanie Peapell / Ron Souza
Safety Culture & Trust – Preparing for On-site Repopulations
With organizations reopening and personnel returning, what can we do to help everyone feel and be safe? Having a positive safety culture may have never been more tangible or more important. [this webinar aired on June 25, 2020]
Panelists: Jesse Decker / Jonathan Klane / Ralph Stuart
Retrospective on Coronavirus Initial Response
It's not often all our emergency response plans get put into action at the same time. How did our plans fare when the rubber met the road? In the event of a second spike, how can we apply these lessons learned to have a more controlled, less frantic response? [this webinar aired on June 18, 2020]
Panelists: Sarah Ells / Anne Kogut / Larry Mendoza
Communicating with Leadership During Tough Times
Tensions are high, emotions are frayed, and you likely need to communicate even more than you had to previously. Join to brainstorm and workshop tips and techniques for effective communication during this time of stress. [this webinar aired on June 4, 2020]
Panelists: David Gillum / JP Hooks / Robin Izzo
Ramp Up & Reopen Checklists – Anticipating Needs
While we may not know precisely when it will happen, we do know labs are going to be starting back up. How will you manage this transition? What plans and policies will be in place to keep personnel safe and also meet the many unexpected needs that will appear? [this webinar aired on May 21, 2020]
Panelists: Kimi Brown / Michael Engle / Craig Merlic / Jennifer Ramil
Supporting Labs that are Active, Essential, & Operational
As Health & Safety transitions to WFH, some labs are pivoting and ramping up research efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak. Learn about what your peers are doing to support lab safety in this unusual situation. [this webinar aired on May 14, 2020]
Panelists: Sylvie Blondelle / Jack Bracken / Sean Fitzgerald / Jonathan Klane
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