Laboratory Moves

It is important that the laboratory is safe: For custodians to clean For custodians to clean For contractors to work in For contractors to work in For the next group of laboratory personnel to occupy For the next group of laboratory personnel to occupy

Disposal and Decontamination of Biohazardous Waste In preparation for moving, observe the following guidelines: Label ALL biohazardous waste red bags and sharps container Label ALL biohazardous waste red bags and sharps container Dispose of all biohazardous waste red bags and sharps containers at approved accumulation sites Dispose of all biohazardous waste red bags and sharps containers at approved accumulation sites EHS will not pick-up biohazardous waste except in unusual situations EHS will not pick-up biohazardous waste except in unusual situations Chemically disinfect biohazardous waste Chemically disinfect biohazardous waste Autoclave liquid biohazardous waste and dispose of down the drain Autoclave liquid biohazardous waste and dispose of down the drain

Moving the Biosafety Cabinet Disinfect all BSC work surfaces prior to moving the BSC to a new facility. BSCs used for work with pathogenic organisms may require paraformaldehyde decontamination before being moved. Disinfect all BSC work surfaces prior to moving the BSC to a new facility. BSCs used for work with pathogenic organisms may require paraformaldehyde decontamination before being moved. Each BSC must be recertified for correct airflow and filter integrity after it has been moved and placed in its final location. Each BSC must be recertified for correct airflow and filter integrity after it has been moved and placed in its final location.

Moving or Disposing of Refrigeration Units Clear all materials stored inside the refrigeration units. Clear all materials stored inside the refrigeration units. Disinfect all refrigeration units prior to removal or disposal. Disinfect all refrigeration units prior to removal or disposal. Obtain clearance notification from EHS prior to removal or disposal of refrigeration units. Obtain clearance notification from EHS prior to removal or disposal of refrigeration units.