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The purpose of the Lab Safety Readiness process is to ensure that new laboratories, laboratories reopening after expansion projects or after significant modifications, are ready for safe operations once the construction of the laboratory space is completed. The Lab Safety Readiness process will not start if there are still open actions from the POSHER review.
A laboratory visit by the Research Safety Team Specialist is conducted to assist the laboratory with the process, and a second visit takes place to verify actions are closed. When all actions are closed, the form is signed by the Lab Safety Representative and the RST Specialist.
Assign a Lab Safety Representative
Prepare Lab-Specific Safety Plan
Purchase Safety Supplies and PPE
Prepare for Hazardous Waste Disposal
Complete required training
Post and update hazard door sign
Conduct with HSE Final Walkthrough and complete Occupancy Approval Form.
Purchase First Aid Kit and Chemical Spill Kit
Complete Lab Safety Readiness Checklist
After completion of the Laboratory Safety Readiness, the lab is considered officially in operation.
Facility Management conducts laboratory visual Inspection and completes the Lab Occupancy and Operations Permit to grant access to the laboratory space and also provides the Service Level Agreement with details on maintenance and operation services.
