Fact Sheets

Heating and using liquified agar in the lab can lead to accidental burns, particularly when... read more about Agar-Melting and Using

Many people often turn to air fresheners (such as sprays, candles, incense, diffusers, etc.) to... read more about Air Fresheners and Indoor Air Quality

Allergies are among the United States’ most common, but most overlooked, diseases. Allergic... read more about Allergies and Air Quality

Arthropods present unique containment challenges not encountered with microbial pathogens.... read more about Arthropod Research

This logbook was developed to standardize record keeping as well as to facilitate audits of... read more about Autoclave Log Book

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A bake sale is a fund-raising event at which individually wrapped cookies, fruit pies, brownies... read more about Bake Sales on Campus

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This document is designed to help you decide the appropriate method of biological waste... read more about Biological Waste Disposal Management Options

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Be aware of human... read more about Bloodborne Pathogens

Document with important weblinks for camp operators (Heads Up training link included) and... read more about Camp Operator and Parent Info - weblinks

This chart is from the... read more about Chemical Compatibility Chart

Column chromatography is a common purification technique used in a variety of different labs. ... read more about Column Chromatography

Disposal of Sharps.

Laboratory equipment, materials and research can be protected during emergency situations by... read more about Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Researchers

ENDANGERED SPECIES

The Northern Long-Eared Bat, the Puritan Tiger Beetle, the Dwarf... read more about Endangered Species

Did you know that your posture and how you move can affect your health?  Please see the poster... read more about Ergonomic Safety In the Performing Arts

There are many job tasks performed in the research laboratories posing ergonomic risks, such as... read more about Ergonomics In the Lab

This document details essential information required for work with Uranium and Thorium compounds... read more about Essential Information on Uranyl Acetate

Lab personnel often ask what should be included in a First Aid Kit and if there are any specific... read more about First Aid Kits for Labs

Information on Food Allergies.  If you or your group is serving food, you are responsible for... read more about Food Allergens

Basic Food Safety information for events with food on Campus.

Every fume hood on campus is equipped with a flow meter and/or controller, which can help... read more about Fume Hood Flow Meters and Controllers

 A laboratory gas generator is an on-site unit that delivers a continuous supply of purified gas... read more about Gas Generators

Halloween should be a fun, safe time in the Residence Halls. In order to keep our Residence... read more about Halloween Decorating Guidelines

Handwashing signs

Your hearing is fragile and is essential for musical success.  See the factsheet above for... read more about Hearing Protection For Musicians

All decorations such as garland, artificial trees, wreaths, tinsel, and streamers must be... read more about Holiday Fire Safety Guidelines

This fact sheet details safe work practices to mitigate hazards posed by use of hot plates. ... read more about Hot Plates

This document provides information on how to get clear autoclave bags, sizes, and vendors.

The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is a University-wide review body that provides... read more about IBC - Institutional Biosafety Committee

Laser pointers can be hazardous when used improperly.  The level of hazard is dependent on the... read more about Laser Pointers Safety Fact Sheet

This SOP details basic safe work practices to follow when working with nanomaterials.   While it... read more about Nanomaterials

Noise in the laboratory can be damaging to hearing of occupants.  This fact sheet discusses... read more about Noise In the Lab

This SOP details safe work practices to mitigate hazards posed by use of oil baths.  Correct... read more about Oil Baths

OSHA Fact Sheet on Crystalline Silica.

Requirements for the use of outside food caterers or vendors on campus.  All outside caterer/... read more about Outside Caterer/Vendor Fact Sheet

Items Requiring Permits

Etiologic agents: It is impractical to list all of the several... read more about Permits (USDA/CDC)

PI Guidance for Lab Set Up in SciShield: Please use this guide to get your lab setup in... read more about PI Guidance For Lab Setup in SciShield

Plants present unique containment challenges not encountered with microbial pathogens. Please... read more about Plant Research

Pre-packaged snack food, not needing heating or cooling for food safety, including commercial... read more about Pre-packaged Retail Snacks & Commercial Doughnuts (NON-TCS FOODS)

Molds and mildews are fungi that are found almost everywhere, both ... read more about Preventing Mold

Please see this fact sheet for a concise description of air purifying respirator use and care.... read more about Respirator Use Fact Sheet

The use of needles, syringes, and others sharps create risks for accidental injection and the... read more about Sharps Safety

This document provides guidance on developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for work with... read more about SOP Development Guidance

Fact sheet for utilizing TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) Foods with Auxiliary... read more about TCS Food with Auxiliary Enterprises Assistance

The UV radiation generated by laboratory equipment can exceed recommended exposure limits and... read more about UV safety

If you do not have access to an autoclave to sterilize your waste, please follow the... read more about Waste Storage and Packaging Guide