Lab Closeouts
Published Date: Jun 02
EHS has recently updated the Lab Closeout Procedures.
All labs must be "closed out" as part of the process for either leaving UAB or moving the laboratory to a new location. This relatively straightforward process is designed to prevent chemicals from being left behind and waste materials or biological components from potentially endangering those who may come into the lab for renovation work.
Once you have a move date scheduled, you can download and start to complete the lab closeout and decommissioning checklist. Once this checklist is complete, contact EHS to set up a time convenient to have the lab decommissioned and closed out.
Safety release tags should be placed on equipment and the equipment moved prior to the closeout.
The lab should be completely empty at the time of the closeout unless previous arrangements have been made with EHS, Department Chairs, and other Principal Investigators intending to reoccupy the space.
All labs must be "closed out" as part of the process for either leaving UAB or moving the laboratory to a new location. This relatively straightforward process is designed to prevent chemicals from being left behind and waste materials or biological components from potentially endangering those who may come into the lab for renovation work.
Once you have a move date scheduled, you can download and start to complete the lab closeout and decommissioning checklist. Once this checklist is complete, contact EHS to set up a time convenient to have the lab decommissioned and closed out.
Safety release tags should be placed on equipment and the equipment moved prior to the closeout.
The lab should be completely empty at the time of the closeout unless previous arrangements have been made with EHS, Department Chairs, and other Principal Investigators intending to reoccupy the space.
Dress for Success in the Research Laboratory
Published Date: Jun 01
Like most other activities, working in a research laboratory has a dress code. Since many of the materials used in research can cause injury or disease if they contact the skin, proper attire is for protection instead of fashion.
The basic "ensemble" consists of a shirt, long pants or skirt which reaches the ankles, closed toe shoes made of nonabsorbent material, nitrile gloves, and a buttoned lab coat with long sleeves. Sadly, the shorts and sandals that make our Alabama summers more bearable, don’t provide the protection necessary for safe work around potentially hazardous materials. A set of economical scrubs and work shoes stored in your desk or gym bag may be the answer.
This basic outfit should be "accessorized" with additional personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on the task and agents being used.
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The basic "ensemble" consists of a shirt, long pants or skirt which reaches the ankles, closed toe shoes made of nonabsorbent material, nitrile gloves, and a buttoned lab coat with long sleeves. Sadly, the shorts and sandals that make our Alabama summers more bearable, don’t provide the protection necessary for safe work around potentially hazardous materials. A set of economical scrubs and work shoes stored in your desk or gym bag may be the answer.
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Examples of improper personal protective equipment (PPE), left, and proper PPE, right
This basic outfit should be "accessorized" with additional personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on the task and agents being used.
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2017 Hurricane Preparedness Week
Published Date: May 08
Even though we live inland a few hundred miles we can still have issues associated with hurricanes. The biggest problem with hurricanes in our part of central Alabama is spin-off tornadoes. Each year the National Weather Service promotes National Hurricane Preparedness Week. This year National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 7-13.
UAB Emergency Management encourages everyone to make sure you are prepared for hurricanes, high winds, spin–off tornadoes, and flooding. To help with your preparedness efforts, UAB Emergency Management has prepared checklists that you can take with you to the store to help gather the supplies needed. Also, the National Weather Service has additional information where you can determine your risk, developing an evacuation plan, strengthening your home, and other important information.
uab.edu/emergency
weather.gov/wrn/hurricane-preparedness
UAB Emergency Management encourages everyone to make sure you are prepared for hurricanes, high winds, spin–off tornadoes, and flooding. To help with your preparedness efforts, UAB Emergency Management has prepared checklists that you can take with you to the store to help gather the supplies needed. Also, the National Weather Service has additional information where you can determine your risk, developing an evacuation plan, strengthening your home, and other important information.
uab.edu/emergency
weather.gov/wrn/hurricane-preparedness
Updated weather information will be announced via:
uab.edu/emergency
WBHM FM 90.3
UAB Bad Weather hotline: 934-2165