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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:red">Sent on behalf of</span></i><b><i><span style="color:red">
</span></i></b><i><span style="color:red">Christina Hoddle</span><span style="color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Hello Entomology Dept., </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">1.</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
</span></b><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">CUPA INSPECTION ( Oct 11-12, 2022) </span></u></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">In early October we had an inspection by CUPA. Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA), a state-authorized consolidation of six environmental and emergency response programs. CUPA inspects facilities that handle
or store hazardous materials, generate hazardous and medical waste, and own or operate underground storage tanks. The last time we were inspected was 4 years ago. </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Only certain labs were inspected in each Department. The main findings from the inspections across all departments: </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Waste not labeled <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Contaminated glass in the waste stream <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Lab trash (soiled gloves, soiled paper etc.) mixed going into solid waste stream <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Open containers <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Proper segregation of hazardous waste materials <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">If you notice any of the above “violations” going on in your lab, please try and correct them immediately as it seems to be a common problem amongst all labs. The official report from CUPA will be released sometime
in the next few months. </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">2.</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
</span></b><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">MERCURY THERMOMETER TRADE IN </span></u></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Recently a lab had a mercury thermometer break which caused an expensive clean-up process. The lab was not even aware the thermometers they were using were the old mercury thermometers. EHS will exchange any old Mercury
thermometers for FREE. Please go through your labs and locate any mercury thermometers and exchange them at EHS ASAP.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">3.</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
</span></b><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">HOLIDAY BREAK </span></u></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> Lastly as we move into the holiday period, I wanted to highlight some important safety information. </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">You may have already received this directly from EHS, but the attached document outlines the importance of safe practices if you need to come in over the holiday break. </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The main points: </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Clear your lab procedures with PI before working in the lab during the holidays. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Make sure you are competent and trained in the procedures you are doing including knowing emergency procedures (phone numbers, spill kit location, eye wash/shower procedures etc.) <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Have a buddy system. Someone in the lab with you (preferable) or that you check in with remotely. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">If you have any questions regarding the information above, please let me know. </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Hope you all have a safe and healthy holiday season.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;background:white"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Regards,</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Christina Hoddle</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Lab Safety Officer for Entomology (LSO)</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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