Lab Safety and Support
This page dedicated laboratory safety, chemical management, and lab support resources. Please reach out to EHS if you are not finding a resource you need.
Newest Resources
- Peroxide Forming Chemical Guidance
- RNA Extraction Guidance
- Waste Classification
- Chemical Storage Guidance
- Labeling Quick Facts
- Methylene Chloride Quick Fact
Biological Safety Resources
Institutional Biosafety (IBC) protocols must be received by the the deadline dates listed in the Committee Meeting Dates tab on the IBC page. All protocols received after each deadline will be reviewed at the next quarter IBC meeting.
- Autoclave Safety
- Biological Safety Plan
- Biomedical Waste Operating Plan
- Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control
Chemical Safety Resources
Chemical management is supported by CampusOptics. If you need to be added, please email EHS@nova.edu. Log into CampusOptics for safety data sheets, hazardous waste management, chemical inventory, door signs and more.Lab and Chemical Safety Plans
- Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Formaldehyde Safety Plan
- Hazard Communication Plan (HCP)
- Laboratory Safety Plan
- Working Alone Policy
Chemical Waste Management
Ready for a chemical waste pick up? Request a chemical hazardous waste pickup after placing a completed yellow hazardous waste label on the waste. Pick up requests are submitted in CampusOptics. If you need labels, request them using the form as well or email EHS@nova.edu.
Chemical Waste Pick Up Request Form: Click Here!
Aerosol Can/Battery Disposal Request Form: Click Here!
Radiation Safety Resources
Visit the Training Page for the Radiation Safety Training Schedule.
- Application for Possession and Use of Radioactive Material or Equipment
- Inventory of Radioactive Sealed Sources & Devices
- Radiation Declaration of Pregnancy
- Radiation Statement of Training and Experience
- Radioactive Materials Monthly Inventory Record Form
- Radioactive Material Transfer Form
- Radioactive Material Request Form
- Request for Radioactive Waste Pick-Up
Radiation Forms
- Application for Possession and Use of Radioactive Material or Equipment
- Blank Log: Solid Waste
- Blank Log: Liquid Waste
- Blank Log: Liquid Scintilation Vials
- Inventory of Radioactive Sealed Sources & Devices
- Radiation Declaration of Pregnancy
- Radiation Statement of Training and Experience
- Radioactive Materials Monthly Inventory Record Form
- Radioactive Material Transfer Form
- Radioactive Material Request Form
- Radioactive Waste Acceptance Form