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What's New

Seeing Safety from Every Angle: EHS Adds 360-Degree Cameras to Hazardous Waste Pickup Vehicles

Environmental Health & Safety recently outfitted several hazardous waste pickup vehicles with 360-degree camera systems to improve driver awareness and reduce risk during campus service operations. This investment strengthens the safety of a critical service that supports Mizzou’s research, teaching and campus operations.

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Warm Weather, Same PPE Standards

As warmer weather arrives, EHS reminds researchers that seasonal clothing choices such as shorts, sandals, and tank tops are not appropriate in laboratory spaces where hazards may be present. Proper lab attire, including full-length pants, closed-toe and closed-heel shoes, lab coats, and protective eyewear, remains an important part of PPE compliance. Laboratories are encouraged to use the EHS PPE Compliance Guide as a visible reminder to help reinforce expectations and support a safer research environment.

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How Proper Waste Management Saves Research Dollars

Every research dollar matters, and smart laboratory operations can make those dollars go further than many realize. Effective waste management is not just a compliance obligation—it is an important opportunity to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and support sustainability. At the University of Missouri, thoughtful purchasing, chemical reuse, and responsible waste practices are helping researchers maximize resources while advancing safe science.

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