The Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association (ChABSA), is an incorporated, non-profit organization that is an affiliate of the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA). ChABSA was established in 1987 by local area members of ABSA with a similar interest in the safety of research using microorganisms and recombinant DNA.
ChABSA Meeting Announcement
Thomas A. Nerad, MPH, PhD., Director,
Office of Biological Hazards, OSHA,
Directorate of Standards and Guidance, Department of Labor
Will Present on:
"OSHA Regulations, Guidance and Employer Support Programs to Further Safety and Health in Laboratories"
Click here to register
(click here for remote viewing option)
Date: May 16, 2018, Registration & Social Hour 6:00 - 6:30
Estimated time of speaker presentation 7:15 - 7:30 EDT
Location: (Speaker) MedImmune Main Building, 1 MedImmune Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
or
(Remote) George Mason University, Colgan Hall, Room 110L, 10900 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20110
Fees:
ChABSA members: $30 if RSVP and Check or Payment Received by 5/2/18, $35 after 5/2/18
ChABSA non-members: $35 if RSVP and Check or Payment Received by 5/2/18, $40 after 5/22/18.
Individual Remote Viewing: Same price. NOTE: This registration is by credit card only and closes on May 13, 2018
Dr. Nerad has been employed at OSHA for over 11 years. In the last six years, Dr. Nerad has been the lead on a project to develop a standard to protect workers from occupational exposure to infectious diseases when they are engaged in: 1) The provision of healthcare services; 2) The provision of healthcare support services; 3) Handling of contaminated materials; 4) Handling of human remains; and 5) Biomedical laboratory operations. As the team leader for this project, he was responsible for coordinating and overseeing the activities of a large and diverse team of individuals from different offices within the Directorate of Standards and Guidance. While at OSHA, he also developed the Laboratory Safety Guidance booklet and numerous other guidance documents.
If you cannot make it to Columbia the seminar may also be viewed at our remote location in Manassas, Virginia. The Manassas location will provide appetizers and desserts. Please bring your own dinner and drink to network with other biosafety professionals starting at 6:00pm.
We are excited to announce that the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) Cyber Chapter is collaborating with ChABSA to host remote viewing capabilities using webinar technology. With 48 hours after registering, you will recieve a link to join the meeting live. During the presentation you will be able to interact live with the presenter and audience. Click here to register for remote viewing. Remote viewing registration is by credit card only.
The estimated start time of the presentation is 7:15 - 7:30 EDT
Sorry no refunds.
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