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OSHA Laboratory Safety Standard 

Have all your people received safety and health training? If not, they can go to the following link and take our online safety training.

Online Laboratory Safety Training 

If you have questions, please contact: 

Steven C. Deck, CIH, CSP
University Chemical Hygiene Officer
sdeck@af.umaryland.edu
(410) 706-3490

  Biological Safety

What is it and what do I need to do?

Many labs on campus work with cell cultures, DNA, RNA, animals, and needles.  These research materials can contain potentially infectious substances.  Always decontaminate equipment after using biohazardous material.  Decontamination includes utilizing a solution of warm soap and water, then a solution of 1:10 household bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite or wescodyne).  Dispose of any loose or used sharps in the proper sharps container.  Identify any refrigerator, freezer, incubator, or centrifuge used with biological material with a BioHazard Sticker.

Audit Findings:

• Unprotected sharps are present
• Biohazard labels are missing
• Infectious agents in clean air benches
• Vacuum lines are unprotected