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OES is pleased to announce:

Tanner Finney has accepted the position as Senior Health and Safety Specialist.  Tanner has been working at OES for almost five years and has made substantial contributions to the IH Programs.  Tanner’s dedication to customer service and his knowledge of IH practices and implementation of BioRAFT/SciShield have contributed to the success of OES programs.  

Andrea Connor had accepted a position as Health and Safety Specialist.  Andrea comes from the Chemistry Department where she is completing her PhD.  Andrea has been the Lab Safety Manager in Dr. Arya’s lab and has worked hard to make significant safety improvements.   

Both Tanner and Andrea will take on their new roles on September 1, 2023.

Anne Kogut, Industrial Hygiene Manager representing Occupational and Environmental Safety (OES) at New Faculty Orientation.  OES is an excellent source of information and support regarding safety and well being of faculty, staff and students. 

We are proud to have one of the best in the industry representing OES and Clemson University.  IHMM Certificants are professionals in the top 1% of their communities of practice in hazardous materials management, dangerous goods transportation, environmental protection, health and safety.  June is currently serving her second term as Treasurer on the Board of Directors. 

June has been with Clemson University for over 29 years and OES is grateful to have her keeping us all safe.

Record breaking temperatures have been experienced by most of the US and South Carolina is no exception.  OES reminds everyone to follow safe practices outside in the heat for work or play

• Keep hydrated.  Drink plenty of water even if you are not thirsty.
• Take frequent breaks in the shade or cool environment.
• Wear light colored, light weight clothing.
• Monitor yourself and others for signs of heat illness.
• Get emergency assistance immediately if someone is experiencing a heat illness emergency.

For more information, download the OES Heat Stress Fact Sheet at  Heat_Stress_Flyer.pdf (clemson.edu)

OES will be hosting the 5th Annual Department Safety Coordinator (DSC) Retreat on Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 8AM until noon at the Hendrix Center Ballroom.  This retreat is a great opportunity for DSC’s from many campuses to network with each other and hear presentations on OES safety programs, upcoming safety initiatives, and safety successes throughout the CU community.  OES will also present awards to both individuals and departments for their outstanding contributions in promoting a positive safety culture.  The event is sponsored by VWR, with several safety vendors providing information on their products.

If you missed us then, you can catch us at the Department Safety Coordinator (DSC) Retreat in August!

The transportation of Hazardous Materials is sometimes required between Clemson University facilities within the state for research purposes as well as job functions.  Clemson University does not endorse the use of personal vehicles or public transportation for these functions and has formed a pilot program, “Clemson HazMat Transportation Services” to determine the degree of need for a transport service.  Upon request by a Clemson Faculty, Staff or Student, OES personnel will assist with the packaging and delivery of hazardous materials to all Clemson University facilities using a Clemson University vehicle.

Please visit the OES webpage for more information and to find the link to the HazMat Transportation Services Pickup Request Form.

If you have any questions, please contact the Hazmat Transport Service Manager.

Dr. Matt Smith, Director of Pee Dee REC welcomes Sara Pederson to team.  She has replaced Sheila Williams who recently retired.

Sara can be contacted at speders@clemson.edu

Our own Biosafety Officer, Kerri Kwist and Chemical & Laboratory Safety Manager, Chris Weber both placed in the Cupid Shuffle recently.

We are proud of them and know that this win will enable them to run even faster to your lab to help with any safety issues you may have.