Below are links containing materials useful in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for your lab. Also, requirements for training, handling chemicals, personal protective equipment (PPE), etc...
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Lab Safety Plan Toolkit
Designed to help PIs and supervisors identify what is needed for their lab specific policies. -
Document Library
Fact Sheets, Guidance Documents, etc... -
Lab Safety Resources
Additional materials for developing policies for lab safety. Includes inspection checklist, signage for the lab, etc... -
Safety Data Sheets
Keep a collection of these Data Sheets that correspond to your current chemical inventory. -
Chemical Hygiene Plan
More information on developing SOPs, using PPEs, chemical handling, etc... -
Regulated Waste Guide
Instructions for storing and disposing of chemical waste. -
Food and Drink Policy
Remember, no food or drink allowed in the research lab, regardless of the amount of chemicals present.
Below is a description of other records that you may be required to keep on file, including the duration of time they need to be kept (if applicable). You are not required to keep the documentation in your LSP, but the records must be readily accessible by all lab staff.
Eyewash Fact Sheet (records must be kept for one year)
Autoclave Testing Log (records must be displayed in the autoclave room or available upon request during inspection)
Lab-Specific Training (documentation must be kept for 5 years)
Lab Self Inspection Form (documentation is optional)
Lab Inspection Records – Found in the Chematix System (documentation is optional)