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Greater Houston Industrial Hygiene Council
Meeting Agenda
Topics in Biohazards, Biosafety and Security
Session Arranged by: MD Anderson and ICU Environmental, Health and Safety
June 17, 2004 Meeting Agenda
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8:30 - 9:00 AM |
Registration
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9:00 - 9:10 AM
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Introduction - Announcements
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9:10 - 11:10 AM
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"Fundamentals of Biosafety"
Susanne is a Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP), a designation of the American Biological Safety Association. She will present a comprehensive primer on Biosafety. The presentation will include background information on biological hazards and the principles of biosafety. Engineering controls, PPE, and related topics will be covered.
Susanne Savely RBP, MS
Director of Biological, Chemical and Radiation Safety
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
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10:30 - 10:45 AM
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BREAK(During first presentation)
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11:10 - 12:00 PM
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"Overview of IH/IAQ Monitoring for Biosafety"
This presentation will include an overview of the identification common IAQ biocontaminants. Instrumentation and strategies used to conduct assessments will be covered. The challenge of interpreting results in the absence of regulatory standards will also be discussed.
Mario Soares RBP
Manager of Biological Safety
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
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12:00 - 1:00 PM
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LUNCH
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1:00 - 3:00 PM
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"Overview of the New State of Texas Mold Rules and Regulations"
This presentation is "must-see GHIHC" for those individuals who conduct any mold related activities in the State of Texas. Dr. Pinney will provide a comprehensive overview of the Texas Occupations Health Code Section 295.301 of Chapter 1958 of House Bill 329 as it relates to Mold Assessors and Remediators that conduct mold-related activities affecting IAQ.
Ruth Pinney PhD
Environmental Toxicologist
Engineering Systems, Inc.
Kingwood, Texas
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3:00 - 3:15 PM
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BREAK
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3:15 - 4:00 PM
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"SAFESITE - A Chemical Detection System"
Diana will describe the operation and applications of the SAFESITE system. This system was designed to detect chemical warfare compounds such as nerve and blister agents that may be used in a terror attack. This newly developed technology was used at the Kentucky Derby and will be used at the Houston Freedom Fest, an Astros game and the 2005 Super Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida.
Diana Nelson
Senior Sales Associate
MSA
Houston, Texas
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4:00 - 4:30PM |
"Round Table Discussion on Biosafety and Security Issues"
GHIHC Membership
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4:30 PM
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Adjournment
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Mailing List Updates – To go paperless for the GHIHC mailing list, please send a request to: icu@icusafety.com |
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ICU Environmental Health, & Safety
26022 Oak Ridge Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Office: 281 • 363 • 9939
Fax: 281 • 363 • 4744
E-mail: icu@icusafety.com |
ICU Environmental Health, & Safety
2300 Hwy. 365, Suite 370
Nederland , TX 77627
Office: 409 • 727 • 8227
Fax: 409 • 729 • 5075 |
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