Safety, Health, and Environmental Services at EI2

10/21/2025

Which chemical should we use for this process, #6 or #7? (sorry, couldn't resist) But seriously, if you find yourself struggling to evaluate chemical use, identify and/or consider safer alternatives for your processes - our upcoming 1-day OSHA 7225 class "Transitioning to Safer Chemicals" - led by the amazing Dr. Jenny Houlroyd) - will help eliminate guesswork. Join us Oct 29 (online) - we still have a few seats left. (PS - if you are working towards an Advanced GT Certificate or your PSM Certificate, we only run this class 2x per year so get it done now!) https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/osha-7225-transitioning-safer-chemicals

09/10/2025

FREE Workplace Safety Training!
In partnership with Georgia Tech, the safety and health team offers free safety and health webinars on topics to keep your team safe, engaged, and empowered to drive change within your organization.

Click the link below for more information and to register:
https://oshainfo.gatech.edu/safety-and-health-training-events/safety-and-health-webinars-and-no-cost-training/

09/04/2025

We have a free, half-day online seminar coming up on Thursday, Sept 18 OSHA 7105 Introduction to Emergency Planning. Instructor Paige Rohrig, CSP, is a wealth of knowledge for those businesses (aka all businesses!) needing to develop and implement an emergency action plan. Those in GA, SC, NC, and FL are invited to reserve their seat today, and please share with your networks: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/osha-7105-introduction-to-emergency-planning-tickets-1633021042899?aff=oddtdtcreator

Review the OSHA requirements for emergency action and fire protection plans, and learn about maintaining emergency exit routes.

08/12/2025

August 13 (tomorrow!) 1-3 pm join the OSHA Atlanta Region Whistleblower Protection Webinar with simultaneous Spanish language translation. Register to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-region-whistleblower-protection-webinar-2025-tickets-1438953180699?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/07/2025

Watt's up folks? What do electricians call a power outage? A current event!
We still have room in our upcoming OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards course in Savannah next week - August 12-15. There's a field trip and some of the most "electrifying" (and knowledgeable) instructors around to help you make sense of this "current" subject. We only offer this class a couple times a year, so if you are working on completing your Facilities Maintenance Safety Certificate with Georgia Tech, now's the time! Register here: https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/osha-3095-electrical-standards

06/26/2025

Our own Jenny Houlroyd reflects on “Everything Is Tuberculosis”

Everything is tuberculosis — and silica, and workplace hazards, and exposures.

Jenny Houlroyd, environmental health and safety expert and Georgia Tech instructor, recently reflected on “Everything Is Tuberculosis” by John Green and its surprising relevance to the occupational safety and health field.

In “Everything is Tuberculosis,” Green notes that while a cure for tuberculosis was discovered in the 1950s, over 150 million people have died from it since — largely due to stigma, misinformation, and systemic inaction. Houlroyd highlights the parallel between preventable tuberculosis deaths and the “othering” of people exposed to hazards in the workplace.

One of Houlroyd’s key takeaways is that people are both the cause and the cure in relation to the social determinants of health, and in workplaces the same is true. Workplaces have the potential to cause exposure or prevent exposure and protect workers through diligent safety and health programs.

Read more about Houlroyd’s reflections on how the occupational safety and health industry navigates the truth that everything is tuberculosis: https://vist.ly/3n6q855

06/05/2025

What do get when you mix 1 blue tarp + 1 box of packing peanuts + 5 willing volunteers? A great hands-on demonstration of rapid cooling for a heat stroke victim (while waiting on EMS), of course! Our NEW EST 7143 Strategies for Heat Illness Prevention class is live and we invite you to join us at one of our upcoming offerings: June 23, July 31, and Sept 4. We are proud to put our subject matter expertise on this topic into practical application for employers trying to keep employees safe and productive during these blistering summer months. We've got tools, program templates, and activities to help you develop your own plan. Register here: https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/strategies-heat-illness-prevention

05/20/2025

PPE comes in more than just human sizes! Good Dog Canela and well done!

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When Cecilia Hernandez graduated from Rollins College earlier this month, she and her fellow students weren't the only ones who were honored onstage.

Hernandez's service dog Canela, who has been at her side for the past three and a half years, was also recognized with a special patch at the May 11 commencement ceremony.

"Having a service dog in chemistry is nearly unheard of," Hernandez wrote on Instagram. "It required many, many training sessions just to get her used to wearing PPE. As I did research for an undergraduate thesis, this required even longer days in the lab."

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/2yStXr

05/07/2025

Our partner, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to to improve operations, increase profits, create or maintain jobs, and establish a foundation for long-term business growth and productivity.

GaMEP at Georgia Tech is proud to serve manufacturers across Georgia. Last year, they helped create and retain 1,941 jobs, generated $737 million in new and retained sales, reduced operating costs by $48 million, generated $84 million in plant investments, and assisted more than 1,350 manufacturers.

Watch the video below and contact GaMEP to learn more about how they can help your company grow, innovate, and thrive in the global marketplace. https://gamep.org/contact-us/



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04/24/2025

Let us never forget the lives that are forever impacted by occupational incidents, illnesses, and diseases. https://www.osha.gov/workers-memorial

03/20/2025

Now available! Free safety and health webinars and in-person seminars on topics to keep your team safe, engaged, and empowered to drive change within your organization. For more information and to register, visit: https://oshainfo.gatech.edu/safety-and-health-training-events/safety-and-health-webinars-and-no-cost-training/

03/12/2025

Every step matters. Visit the OSHA website for Ladder Safety Tips https://www.laddersafetymonth.com/about/national-ladder-safety-month/, and join us for these courses to help keep your employees safe by putting the right foot forward.

OSHA 7505 - Inro to Accident Investigation
https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/osha-7505-introduction-incident-accident-investigation

OSHA 3115 - Fall Protection
https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/osha-3115-fall-protection