Particularly Hazardous Substances If your lab plans to use PHS materials, ensure that all laboratory workers understand the hazards by having them complete an approval form. CDC Biological Materials or Toxins If your lab is planning on using biological materials or toxins on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) select agent list, contact EHS immediately. DHS Chemicals of Inerest Submit an inventory of Department of Homeland Security chemicals of interest (you will receive a reminder e-mail periodically) and notify EHS any time you are purchasing hazardous gases or materials on the Chemical Weapons Convention list. See DHS Inventory worksheet in Resources section See Chemical Convention List in Resources section Radioactive Materials If you are planning to use radioactive materials, contact Colt Greer, Radiation Safety Specialist, for authorization. Biological Materials and Viruses If planning to use biological materials, including live viruses, contact Meagan Fitzpatrick to begin the approval process. If planning to use materials regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency, contact Meagan Fitzpatrick. Consider the need for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. If systems other than the small units used for computer backup are needed, contact Facilities-Engineering (609-258-5475) for assistance in selecting and maintaining the system. Resources Select Agent List-2005 (PDF File)DHS Inventory Worksheet (MS Excel)Chemical Weapons Convention Chemicals (PDF File) Staff Steve Elwood Director for Research Safety 609-258-6271 Meagan Fitzpatrick Assistant Director and Biosafety Officer 609-258-6258
