CALS Laboratory Safety
Resources
CALS Chemical Inventory
CALS Chemical Inventory for chemicals and cylinders stored in CALS Facilities (CALS OEH Link)
Cryogen Safety: Resources and Training
- Cryogenic Material Safety (Cornell Environment, Health and Safety (EHS))
- Cornell EHS Laboratory Safety Manual: 16.10.1 Cryogenic Safety Guidelines (Cornell EHS)
- Cornell EHS Lab Safety Manual: 16.10.3 Cryogenic Materials on Elevators in Cornell Buildings (Cornell EHS)
- EHS 3055 - Cryogen Safety / Environment, Health and Safety On-line Training
- Cryogen Safety Training by Airgas / CALS OEH On-line Training
- Cryogen Safety Training at the Tank / CALS OEH On-line Training
- Airgas Cryogen Safety Training at the Tank: Liquid Nitrogen Filling Demonstration
- Airgas Store - Ithaca, NY
University Guidance for Working Alone in a Laboratory
- University Guidance for Working Alone in a Laboratory (Cornell EHS Link)
Purchasing and Laundering Lab Coats
- Purchasing and Laundering Lab Coats (Cornell Division of Financial Services Procurement Services- Lab Coats Link)
New Employee Safety Orientation Checklist
Lab Decommissioning Process for CALS
Adopted from Cornell Environment, Health and Safety
Laboratory Safety Manual, Appendix E – Lab Decommissioning Process
Edited and revised for use by CALS faculty and staff v. 12.04.23
The primary responsibility for the proper disposal or transfer of hazardous materials used in laboratories lies with the Principal Investigator or Researcher to ensure that all substances and equipment are safely moved or disposed of, and the space has been appropriately decontaminated. Researchers are encouraged to consult the University Lab Safety Manual and Chemical Hygiene Plan, Biosafety Manual, Radiation Safety Manual, and the Hazardous Waste Manual for guidance on the proper disposition of research materials. Also, departments are responsible for ensuring that research spaces are vacated in an organized fashion which enables the space to be turned over to construction crews or the next occupant, free from hazards. This guide provides standardized processes, strategies, and validation methods for screening and characterization of hazardous debris, proper decontamination of workspaces, and compliance with hazardous waste regulations. This process is used whether the lab move is within the university, or to another off-campus location.