Lab Safety Frequently Asked Questions

• I am a new researcher on campus, do I need to register with EH&S?

• I am planning to do a research project involving one or more of the following, what do I need to do as far as EH&S is concerned?

• Etiologic/Select Agents
• Recombinant DNA
• Human cell lines or blood
• Controlled Substances
• Radioactive materials
• Hazardous Chemicals

• I am a researcher on campus who will be doing SCUBA diving as part of my research. Do I need a physical before performing my research?

• I am a researcher on campus who will be using vertebrate animals in my research. Do I need a physical before performing my research?

• I need to dispose of some waste in my lab, whom do I contact?

1. I am a new researcher on campus, do I need to register with EH&S?

   Environmental Health & Safety asks that as a new researcher you introduce yourself to us by filling out a Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1) so that we can determine your safety needs and what further involvement you will need from EH&S.

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2. I am planning to do a research project involving one or more of the following, what do I need to do as far as EH&S is concerned?

   • Etiologic/Select Agents

     If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1), the Select Agents Registration Form (EHS 7-1), and contact the Biological Safety Office at 850-644-5374.

     If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to fill out the Etio/Select Agents Registration Update Form (EHS 7-6) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 850-644-5374.

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   • Recombinant DNA

     If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 850-644-5374.

     If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to fill out the Recombinant DNA Registration Update Form (EHS 7-7) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 850-644-5374.

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   • Human cell lines or blood

     If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 850-644-5374.

     If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to contact the Biological Safety Office at 850-644-5374.

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   • Controlled Substances

     If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1), follow the steps outlined in Controlled Substance Licensing Information, and contact the Laboratory Safety Office at 850-644-8916.

     If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to follow the steps outlined in Controlled Substance Licensing Information and contact the Laboratory Safety Office at 850-644-8916.

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   • Radioactive materials

     If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1), fill out the Proposal to use Radioactive Materials (EHS 10-1), and contact the Radiation Safety Office at 850-644-8801.

     If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to fill out the Proposal to use Radioactive Materials (EHS 10-1) and contact the Radiation Safety Office at 850-644-8801.

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   • Hazardous Chemicals

     If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1), attach a current Chemical Inventory (EHS 8-1), and contact the Chemical Safety Office at 850-644-7682.

     If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to send a current Chemical Inventory (EHS 8-1), and contact the Chemical Safety Office at 850-644-7682.

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3. I am a researcher on campus that will be doing SCUBA diving as part of my research. Do I need a physical before performing my research?

   Contact FSUCML Academic Diving Program.

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4. I am a researcher on campus who will be using vertebrate animals in my research. Do I need a physical before performing my research?

   Yes. You need to enroll in the Medical Monitoring Program for Vertebrate Animal Users. To do so, fill out the Medical Monitoring for Vertebrate Animal Users Form (EHS 7-2) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 850-644-5374.

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5. I need to dispose of some waste in my lab, whom do I contact?

   • For Biological Waste look here or contact the Biological Safety Office at 850-644-5374.

   • For Chemical Waste look here or contact the Chemical Safety Office at 850-644-7682.

   • For Radioactive Waste look here or contact the Radiation Safety Office at 850-644-8801.