Lab Safety Resources

Your central resource for all laboratory safety needs at UC. This page compiles guidelines and tools to ensure a safe research environment, and to access essential resources and laboratory safety training to handle hazards, manage waste disposal, and respond to laboratory incidents.

ALL EMERGENCIES

CALL 911 FROM A UC PHONE OR CALL UC POLICE: 513-556-1111

Chemical/General

Biological

Radiological

Lab Departure & Relocation Procedures

To ensure a safe transition in laboratory occupancy, decommissioning procedures are in place and must be followed. The UC's Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Advisory 7.1.1 provides instructions for laboratory departure and to get prepared for the EH&S final decommissioning inspection, the UC safety offices created a compiled Lab Close Out Checklist.

Training

CHEMICAL/GENERAL

Hazard Communication
Who: Principal Investigators, lab personnel
When: during new hire orientation/lab setup 		Take the training
Hazardous Waste
Who: Principal Investigators, lab personnel
When: during new hire orientation/lab setup 		Take the training
Advanced Laboratory Safety
Who: Principal Investigators, lab personnel
When: during new hire orientation/lab setup 		Take the training
Facilities Management/Construction
Who: Principal Investigators, lab personnel
When: during new hire orientation/lab setup 		Take the training
Principal Investigators
Who: Principal Investigators
When: during new hire orientation/lab setup 		Take the training
Orientation & Informational Courses
Who: anyone operating a UC vehicle
When: prior to operating university-owned vehicles 		Take the training

BIOLOGICAL

Viral Vectors
Who: Principal Investigators and lab personnel working with viral vectors (completion of training modules depends on the type of vector used)
When: Before IBC approval (one-time training) 		Take the training
Biosafety Cabinets
Who: Principal Investigators and lab personnel using a biosafety cabinet (BSC)
When: before using a BSC (one-time training) 		Take the training
Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)
Who: Principal Investigators and lab personnel working with human-derived materials such as cells, tissues, blood, serum and plasma
When: before IBC approval (renew annually) 		Take the training
Shipping Biohazardous Materials & Dry Ice
Who: individuals preparing and shipping packages containing biological materials and/or dry ice
When: every 2 years 		Take the training

RADIOLOGICAL

Healthcare Worker (Recertification)
Who: healthcare providers who may work with patients who are undergoing radiation therapy and require recertification
When: renew annually 		Take the training
Healthcare Worker (Initial)
Who: healthcare workers who may provide care to patient(s) that have undergone treatment with sealed or unsealed radioactive materials
When: before working with sealed or unsealed radioactive materials 		Take the training
RAM Worker Retraining
Who: trained RAM workers needing annual retraining
When: renew annually 		Take the training
Ancillary Worker Awareness
Who: anyone whose duties require entrance into a radiation area or a room where radiation generating equipment (RGE) is in operation
When: before entering a radiation area or a room where RGE is operating 		Take the training
Advanced Radiation Worker Training
Who: individuals who will use or possess radioactive material
When: before possessing or using radioactive material 		Take the training
Basic Radiation Worker Training
Who: anyone who works with radioactive materials
When: before working with radioactive materials 		Take the training

BIOLOGICAL

Biosafety 101
Who: Principal Investigators, lab personnel, students
When: before working with biologically hazardous materials 		Take the training
Laboratory Hazards
Who: lab researchers, students, and service personnel accessing lab facilities
When: before entering a lab 		Take the training

Safety Concerns & Non-Emergency Contact

Report a concern using the university's anonymous reporting hotline, or contact the appropriate unit below for non-emergency assistance and inquiries.

Report a Concern

  Phone: 1-800-889-1547
File a Report

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

  Phone: 513-556-4968
  E-mail: EH&S Directory

Biosafety Office

  Phone: 513-558-6182
  E-mail: inbiocom@uc.edu

Radiation Safety Office

  Phone: 513-558-4110
  E-mail: radiationsafety@uc.edu