Laboratory Safety Topics

Topic Description
Benzene Policy Policy to protect employees from hazards associated with Benzene
BioSafety Manual Recently approved Biological Safety Program Manual.
Chemical/Biological Laboratory Decommission Policy Requirements that must be met when a chemical or biological laboratory is being relocated, shut down, or the Principle Investigator is leaving the campus permanently.
Chemical Hygiene Plan Manual All laboratories must have a Chemical Hygiene Plan. This manual outlines the UIC program and what each lab must do to comply.
Chemical Redistribution Rather than dispose of all used chemicals as waste, chemicals that are in good condition are recycled to UIC laboratories free of charge.
Chemical Resistance Chart This chart describes the chemical resistance of certain gloves.
Chemical Waste Disposal This is a guidance document regarding disposal of chemical waste at UIC.
CHO Laboratory Self-Audit Checklist Downloadable checklist for Chemical Hygiene Officers (CHOs) to use in performing quarterly lab inspections.
Employee Injury Report Downloadable form to be brought to Emergency Room by injured employee.
Hazardous Waste Manual This is a guidance document regarding disposal of all types of hazardous waste at UIC.
Information for New Researchers Information for new researchers.
Grant Support Grant proposal information for researchers.
Lab Audit Guidelines A useful tool to ensure your lab is in compliance
MSDSs Material Safety Data Sheets can be found on-line using these web links.
On-Line Training Several mandatory on-line training programs are provided to laboratory workers.
Printable Labels Hazard symbols for cabinets and appliances. Hazardous Waste label for waste containers.
Spill Procedure Quick reference document for handling chemical and biological spills.
Visitors to Laboratories Procedure Describes steps to take and when to use waiver form for visitors, minors, volunteers etc. who enter campus labs.
Web Links A collection of useful links to various sites including MSDSs