Laboratory Safety
Overview
The mission of the ±«Óãtv Laboratory Safety Program is to assist laboratories, shops, and art studios in maintaining safe and compliant operations by advising and training on applicable federal, state, and local regulations, the ±«Óãtv Chemical Hygiene Plan, and best practices.
Safety and Compliance Inspections
EH&S Laboratory Safety Specialists conduct annual inspections of research and teaching laboratories, academic shops, and art studios. Each supervisor receives a written summary of any deficiencies found and how to correct them. The Chemical Hygiene Plan and Lab Safety Quick Reference Guide offer guidelines for a safe and compliant working and learning environment.
Training
Lab personnel must complete EH&S Laboratory and Research Safety Training every year. See the EH&S Training page for more information and to register for training courses. Additional training is required when laboratories use recombinant DNA, infectious agents, select agents, biological toxins, lasers, X-rays, radioisotopes, and/or radiation producing machines. See the RIC Training page for more information. Safety training must also be provided by the supervisor on research-specific topics before work begins.
chematix Chemical Inventory/Waste Tracking System
CHEMATIX is a comprehensive online chemical inventory control system providing real-time chemical inventory information to users and emergency responders, and facilitates efficient and compliant disposal of chemical waste. To obtain access to CHEMATIX, complete the . To learn more about CHEMATIX complete CHEMATIX User Training.