Lab Drain Disposal Guidance
Published Date: Sep 17
UAB Environmental Health & Safety has released guidelines for safe disposal of non-hazardous chemicals via sink drains. These guidelines ensure safety and compliance with state and federal regulations and laws.
Lab Moves and Closeouts
Published Date: May 30
All labs must be "closed out" as part of the process for either leaving UAB or moving the laboratory to a new location.
This is a relatively straightforward process designed to prevent chemicals from being left behind. The process also prevents waste materials or biological components from potentially endangering those who may come into the lab for renovation work.
Follow these easy steps to close out your lab.
This is a relatively straightforward process designed to prevent chemicals from being left behind. The process also prevents waste materials or biological components from potentially endangering those who may come into the lab for renovation work.
Follow these easy steps to close out your lab.
Laboratory Moves and Close-outs
Published Date: Nov 17
Construction is booming on campus. New buildings are going up and older spaces are being renovated. This has resulted in a number of laboratories relocating or planning for relocation. Just as moving a home requires advance planning for a smooth transition, moving an active lab involves a coordinated effort to safely and efficiently empty the old space and occupy the new one.
Because some of the materials and equipment in these laboratories are hazardous or regulated, the Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) has designed a series of forms and guides to streamline the process. Information can be found here. Please contact us as soon as you know the approximate date of your lab move so that we can assist in the closeout of the lab. It is especially important that radioactive materials, controlled drugs used in research, and chemical and biological hazards be moved according to state and federal requirements. The lab closeout checklist can provide guidance.
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Because some of the materials and equipment in these laboratories are hazardous or regulated, the Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) has designed a series of forms and guides to streamline the process. Information can be found here. Please contact us as soon as you know the approximate date of your lab move so that we can assist in the closeout of the lab. It is especially important that radioactive materials, controlled drugs used in research, and chemical and biological hazards be moved according to state and federal requirements. The lab closeout checklist can provide guidance.
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