Policies
Outlines the safe handling, use, storage, and appropriate waste disposal of the more reactive liquid and solid chemicals used on campus
Instructions for emergency situations requiring the temporary shut-down of laboratories
Instructions for restarting laboratory work after a temporary shut-down
Document describing the proper use of personal protective equipment
Manuals
Document detailing the requirements and responsibilities relating to the dangerous gas safety program
Document describing requirements and responsibilities for chemical safety training, use, storage, disposal, and emergency response
Document describing requirements and responsibilities for chemical safety training, use, storage, disposal, and emergency response
Document describing the requirements and responsibilities relating to the respiratory protection program
Postings & Labels
Use this poster to promote proper eye protection use in the lab
Use this poster to promote proper labcoat use in the lab
This posting for the exterior doors of a lab indicate which training courses must be completed before entering the lab unescorted
Templates
Document to help plan for emergencies involving a chemical spill
Laboratory safety plan template to be filled out for each lab
Forms
- Ensures that the item is not a controlled technology that needs to be exported under a license from the government
- Ensures that there are no entry restrictions or permits needed on the item required by the country it is being shipped to
Laboratory Inspection Cheat Sheet
- Ensures that intellectual property rights are protected
- All items being shipped must always go through MTA initiation review
Checklist to ensure new lab members are familiar with lab procedures
Checklist for documenting items during an informal lab visit
If a chemical doesn't have an SDS, create your own with this template. Not required for biological materials.
Required for chemical and/or biological shipments to provide EHS with the details of what's being shipped.
Procedures
This document describes the responsibilities of groups, as well as steps involved in moving labs.
Document describing the types of equipment and chemicals that require notification to EHS and/or approval of the CESC before purchase
How EHS contributes to sustainability on campus, highlighting fume hoods (prepared for Earth Day 2022)
Steps to be taken in the event of an emergency. This document must be posted with information filled in specific to the building and room number. It is designed to be printed on 11x17 paper.
Handling procedures for ethidium bromide
Document describing the hazards and safe practices regarding the use of ethylene oxide
Handling procedures for highly toxic and extremely toxic materials
Information concerning refrigeration of flammable materials
Other Documents
List of buildings and which months their fume hoods will be inspected