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Laboratory Safety

Each laboratory environment poses a unique set of hazards, including, biological, chemical, physical and radiological hazards. The laboratory environment is highly complex and requires support and guidance information to promote safe work practices and compliance.

Exposures, Accidents, and Emergencies

General Information

New Laboratories

  • Laboratory Registration Form
  • EHRS Reference Guide for Principal Investigators

Laboratory & Equipment Decommissioning

  • Lab Vacancy or Relocation Guide
  • Lab Vacancy or Relocation Notification Form
  • Laboratory Clearance Form
  • Equipment Clearance Form

Laboratory Safety Equipment

Laboratory Personal Protective Equipment

Minors in Laboratories

  • Before a minor can work in a laboratory, information must be submitted to Environmental Health & Radiation Safety (EHRS), Risk Management, and Human Resources for review at 60 days prior to working in the lab. Please review our Minors in a Lab Fact Sheet for the approval process.

Visitors & Volunteers in Laboratories

Working Alone in Laboratories

Audits & Inspections

Biological Hazards

The Biological Safety Program provides guidance for faculty, staff, and students who work with biological agents to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Chemical Hazards

The Chemical Hygiene Program describes the proper practices, procedures, equipment, and facilities that function together to help ensure individuals are protected from the effects of hazardous chemicals in their work area.

Radiation Hazards

Resources

Training

EHRS offers a wide variety of training courses to increase your knowledge, improve your ability to recognize and mitigate risk, and help maintain a safe work environment.

Forms & Postings

  • EHRS Emergency Telephone Contacts
  • Emergency Response and Spill Management
  • Weekly Eyewash or Shower Check Sheet (2023)
  • Weekly Drench Hose Check Sheet (2023)
  • Weekly Eyewash or Shower Check Sheet (2022)
  • Weekly Drench Hose Check Sheet (2022)
  • Site-Specific Training Checklist

In This Section

  • Recent Site Updates
  • Biological Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Laboratory Safety
    • Anesthetic Gas Use Guide
    • Audits & Inspections
    • Laboratory Safety Policies
    • Laboratory Vacancy or Relocation Notification Form
    • Particulary Hazardous Substance (PHS) Fact Sheet
    • Visitors and Volunteers Working in a Lab
    • Working Alone in Laboratories Fact Sheet
  • Occupational Safety
  • Radiation Safety
  • Regulated Waste Management
  • Training
  • Handbook
  • Related Resources/EHRS Fact Sheets
  • Contact EHRS
  • COVID-19 Resources
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