Lab Safety
Universities conduct research that requires the use of laboratories. These laboratories have many unique materials and concerns that require safe handling procedures, equipment, training, and other control measures.Special research safety equipment, including fumehoods, safety showers, eyewashes, and other controls must be maintained, and tested. Laboratory personnel and departments must maintain their OSHA Chemical Hygiene Plans. 91探花 Safety Department audits laboratories, assists with waste disposal and other issues, and offers technical assistance as needed.
- Related program documents [PDF]
- Related web resources
- Occupational Health Form for Animal Researchers [PDF]
Chemical Waste
Recommended Practices
- Basic Laboratory Rules [PDF]
- Unattended Experiment Sign [PDF]
- Emergency Phone Numbers Signs
- Lab Sanitation and Safety
- Eye Protection
- Lab Coat Cleaning
- Sharps Disposal
- Empty Bottle Disposal
- Peroxide Forming Liquids
- Flammable Storage Cabinet Specifications
- Lab Self-Audit Checklist [PDF]
- Fume Hood Safety [PDF]
- Relocating a Laboratory [PDF]
- Safety in New Lab Set-Up [PDF]
- Tips for setting up a Sustainable Lab [PDF]
- Explantion of Fumehoods and Biosafety Cabinets [PDF]
- Top 10 Reasons to Wear a Lab Coat [PDF]
- Ethidium Bromide Waste Disposal [PDF]
- Liquid Nitrogen Safety [Powerpoint]