Step by step checklist for new Faculty(PI) overseeing research labs:
|
Get to know your Department, Lab or Center’s EHS Coordinator and Lead Contact. Refer to the table linked at right for name and contact information. |
|
|
Complete an EHS Training Needs Profile in Atlas to identify your required training and assure all personnel working in the lab complete training profile/requirements (need MIT ID and Kerberos name and certificates). |
|
|
If renovations are being done to prepare a space for your research needs, involve EHS to assure the space meets your EHS needs. Review the information and complete the EHS laboratory assessment form. |
|
|
Designate a person to be the lab EHS Rep. (Note: Sometimes new PIs serve as the EHS Rep until their lab is more established.) |
|
|
Once the lab is operational and an EHS Rep is chosen, contact EHS Coordinator to register space and obtain emergency green cards. |
|
|
Review the Chemical Hygiene Plan for your DLC and your responsibilities listed in this plan. Ask your EHS Coordinator for a copy of the plan. |
|
|
Establish a Chemical Inventory using one of the tools provided. |
|
|
Biological agents. For most research with biological agents, you will need to complete a biological research registration for review by the Committee on Assessment of Biohazards (CAB). Contact the Biosafety Program at 2-EHSS for assistance. |
|
|
Human materials. For work with human materials, you will need to complete an exposure control plan. |
|
|
Radioactive materials. For work with radioactive materials, you will need a Radioactive Materials Use Authorization. Contact the Radiation Protection Program at 2-3477. |
|
|
Obtain and enforce use of personal protective equipment for lab research. In addition to information linked at right, you will find useful information on PPE requirements and selection in your department's Chemical Hygiene Plan. |
|
|
Work with your EHS Coordinator to establish hazardous waste management procedures in your lab. |
|
|
Establish procedures for conducting weekly inspections in the lab, referred to as Level I Inspections, and addressing inspection findings. |
Inspection Information and Checklists - Level I |