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Job Hazard Analysis for Laboratory TAs
A laboratory animal facility (vivarium) is an extension of the research laboratory, and all requirements for work with biohazardous agents and toxic chemicals in the research laboratory are applicable to work in the animal facility. All animal work at the University shall be in compliance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (2010 revision) and the Laboratory Animal Welfare Regulations [Animal Welfare Act] (9 CFR Subchapter A, Parts 1, 2 and 3).
Topic: Research / Biosafety
When equipment that has been used with radioactive materials requires service or is being sent to surplus for disposal, a survey for contamination must be performed prior to transport of the unit or performance of the work. Examples of such equipment include, but are not limited to: hot sinks, fume hoods, refrigerators, freezers and analytical instruments.
Topic: Radiation Safety
Plumbed eyewashes, eye/face washes “...should be activated on a weekly basis long enough to sure flushing fluid is provided” according to the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standard Z358.1 5.5.2-- 2004.
Eyewash should meet the following requirements:
Topic: Research / Biosafety
Topic: Research / Biosafety
Topic: Research / Biosafety
Topic: Research / Biosafety