The EH&S Laboratory Safety program helps researchers, lab managers, and supporting lab staff establish a safe work environment and maintain compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
The program is managed by a team of skilled professionals that provide guidance and oversight to research staff in the following areas:
- Use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials
- Research proposal safety reviews
- Hazard assessments
- Lab equipment certifications
- Development of specific laboratory safety programs
- New lab walkthroughs/consultations
- Special hazard materials/equipment approvals
For more information, please contact the Lab Safety Team members or send an email to ehs@fiu.edu
Documents & Forms:
- Hurricane Preparedness Guidelines for Lab Areas
- Dry Ice Usage Guidelines
- Dry Ice Safety Quick Guide
- Lab Glassware Disposal Guidelines
- Fume Hood Use Guidelines
- Protective Glove Guidelines
- Emergency Shutdown Guidelines
- New P.I. Safety Compliance Guide (Fillable Microsoft Word Version) or (PDF Version)
- Laboratory Closeout Activity Checklist
Links:
Event References:
- 2021.02.10 - Lab Safety Seminar Video (FIU credentials required for access)
- 2020.11.18 - Lab Safety Seminar Video (FIU credentials required for access)
- 2020.11.10 - Lab Safety Seminar Video (FIU credentials required for access)
- 2020.11.04 - Lab Safety Seminar Video (FIU credentials required for access)
- 2020.10.28 - Lab Safety Seminar Video (FIU credentials required for access)
- 2020.10.21 - Lab Safety Seminar Video (FIU credentials required for access)
- 2018 Roundtable Summary