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SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK 2024

Learn about research safety, network with industry representatives, discover Northwestern vendors, and compete in trivia!

 

Receive a pair of FREE viewing glasses to watch the solar eclipse when you RSVP for and attend the Opening Event! 

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Opening Event
Tuesday, April 9th 
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Pancoe Auditorium

Join us for insomnia cookies and coffee as we hear from Elizabeth Smith. Elizabeth has a mechanical engineering degree and is currently at Underwriters Laboratories Research Institute. Before UL, she worked at NASA for over 10 years!

Safety Designate Training
Wednesday, April 10th 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tech LG52

Looking for formalized training on your responsibilities and rights as a lab safety designate? RSSI invites all lab safety designates to join us for training provided by ORS! The training will cover a wide range of topics and be followed by question and lunch provided by RSSI and ORS. Attendance is limited to 30 people, so sign up to attend!

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Special Luncheon
Wednesday, April 10th
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Sign up to have lunch with our amazing keynote speaker Elizabeth Smith and learn about her experiences at UL, NASA, and more!

Vendor Fair
Wednesday, April 10th 
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Pancoe Cafe

Stop by the Vendor Fair to learn more about what each vendor has to offer and grab some refreshments, free samples, and lots of other freebies!

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Safety in Research Panel
Thursday, April 11th 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Ryan Hall 2003

A Q&A with scientists from industry and other sectors about their career experience and the importance of research safety. Limited to 30 attendees, RSVP required. Lunch provided.

Incident Response Workshop
Thursday, April 11th 
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Tech L150

Stop by to learn skills to better address lab accidents and how to properly wear gloves; the top 5 glove wearers will earn prizes!

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Trivia Night
Thursday, April 11th 
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
TGS Commons

Come join RSSI for a fun evening of safety themed trivia! Teams of 4 can compete to win prizes worth up to $50/person! We will also be providing Raising Canes and GF/Vegan/Cheese Pizza from Sarpinos!

Closing Social
Friday, April 12th 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Silverman Hall Courtyard

Come Celebrate RSAW 2024 with games, food, treats, and friends!

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