Who coined the term radioactivity and is the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields? Marie Curie was awarded two Nobel Prizes and coined the term radioactivity. As a new field of study, the hazards of radioactivity were not fully understood and her papers still need to be stored in a lead box because of radioactive contamination. Still, Marie Curie implemented safety measures that laid the foundation for today's standard safety practices. 

Check out more about Marie Curie and safety in the late 19th and early 20th centuries: Marie Curie’s Laboratory Safety Practices and Radiation Risks

 

DRS and Safety and Compliance have partnered to launch besafe.illinois.edu - a great new place to visit and learn more about safety on the Urbana-Champaign campus! Take two minutes while there, to sign the safety pledge to demonstrate your commitment to working safely and receive a digital badge to display that commitment! In addition, there is a webstore available with some cool safety swag - check it out! 

The controlled substance program is a new tool for UIUC employees who are registered with the DEA and hold a State of Illinois Controlled Substance license to ensure they are meeting all applicable regulations. To find out more information about the program see this DRS Webpage.