Supervisor - Lab Management

  • Training for Laboratory Workers - it is the Lab Supervisor's responsibility to ensure that all lab workers have received appropriate training.
  • Lab Specific Safety Training - consider documenting in-lab training provided to lab workers by senior lab staff or PI using the Lab Specific Safety Training template.
  • Review your department's Chemical Hygiene Plan and know your department Chemical Hygiene Officer
  • Review the Laboratory Safety resources and utilize EHS staff in planning safety and environmental stewardship into your lab's procedures.
  • Provide the appropriate types and sizes of personal protective equipment and engineering controls to control the hazards in the laboratory.
    • There are no central funds for laboratory safety materials.
    • EHS can provide guidance for inclusion of these items in grant proposals, etc.
  • Consider scheduling regular self-inspections of laboratory safety in your lab. See Inspections for checklists and additional information.
    • EHS conducts at least one announced inspection annually, alongside you and/or a laboratory representative, and will follow up on open issues with you.
  • If a regulatory agency or enforcement agency representative comes to your laboratory, contact EHS immediately.
  • Ensure your laboratory collects, stores and disposes of waste materials in accordance with University management and disposal procedures.
  • Promote pollution prevention, waste minimization and energy conservation in your lab.
  • Contact EHS if you need assistance shipping hazardous materials.
  • Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to work (paid or unpaid) in the lab. If you are considering hosting a high school student (ages 16 or 17), follow the procedures for High School Students in the Lab.
  • Ensure everyone in the lab follows the Laboratory Security Policy.
  • If you are considering a procedure that involves unusual or high hazards, such as high voltage, high pressure, etc., contact EHS for consultation.
    • As needed, EHS will organize a review team to assist with planning for safety.
  • Consider appointing a Lab Manager to assist with supervisory issues, coordinate waste disposal, oversee training, etc.
    • Contact Steve Elwood at 609-258-6271 to request Lab Supervisor Training for this individual or group.

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