PROCEDURES FOR LABORATORY CHECK-OUT
The following is a checklist
for faculty and graduate students who are vacating or relocating their laboratory.
Please forward this form for the appropriate signatures upon completion.
Return the completed and signed Laboratory Check-Out form to the EHRS Department -
Box #85 or
Griffith Hall - 300.
Please check off or indicate not applicable (NA):
Chemical Safety
| Identify and label all chemicals and experimental samples with the contents and appropriate hazard warnings. For experimental samples; also permanently affix the date prepared and name of preparer. [Dispose of materials no longer needed.] | |
| Identify and label all waste containers. Tags must be affixed to containers, labeled with the identity of all components, approximate percent by volume, date, generator and laboratory room number. [Do Not Mix Incompatible Wastes.] | |
| Transfer chemicals and wastes to the Stockrooms for disposal or for possible chemical re-use. | |
| Ensure that fume hoods, cabinets, glassware and drawers are free of hazardous materials and cleaned out. | |
| Decontaminate all work surfaces with detergent water or appropriate solution. |
Radiation Safety
| Identify and label all radioactive materials and wastes with the isotope, chemical form, activity, date and investigator. | |
| Complete a Radioactive Waste Transfer Form for the removal of all radioactive material from laboratory (i.e. waste and stock vials) and schedule a waste pick-up by calling the Central Stockrooms. [X3141 or X8843] | |
Usage records (utilization forms, incidental sink disposal logs) must be updated, finalized and returned to the EHRS Department. |
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| Return radiation dosimetry badges to EHRS, if applicable. | |
| Survey the laboratory surfaces and equipment (survey meter and wipe tests) and decontaminate contaminated areas or equipment, if needed. Provide results to EHRS. | |
| Remove and deface radioactive labels on surfaces and equipment if no radioactive materials or contamination is present. |
Biological Safety
[Biological materials include all etiologic agents, infectious and microbiological substances, human and animal pathogens, cells,
blood, blood products, tissue and body fluids, nucleic acids, plant pathogens, etc.]
| Identify and clearly label all biological materials in storage and dispose of materials no longer needed. | |
| Autoclave all biosafety level (BSL)-3 agents, higher risk biosafety level-2 agents, BSL 2 and BSL 1 agents if it presents any risk to individuals or the environment, or any other appropriate organisms. Liquids may be chemically disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant (i.e., bleach). | |
| Make sure all biohazardous waste is in appropriate and sealed containers and not leaking. (Red bags inside boxes, sharps containers and red buckets) Transfer waste containers to the Central Stockrooms for disposal if DOT trained, or call X3141 or X8843 for a pick-up. | |
| Disinfect all contaminated equipment and work surfaces with a 1:10 bleach solution or appropriate solution. | |
Ensure all biohazard signs are removed. (If applicable) |
| Transfer the responsibility of remaining hazardous materials/samples to _____________________________(name of recipient), if applicable. |
Name _________________________________ Department __________________________ Bldg./Room #________________ Laboratory Advisor Signature _________________________________________________________Date ________________ Department Chair/Program Director Signature _________________________________________________ Date __________________ |
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