Effective: 3/1/2007 |
Revised: 11/1/2019 |
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EHS 405: Laboratory Start-up/Close-out and Equipment Relocation |
To ensure that proper procedures are followed during a laboratory move-in or start-up
To ensure proper management of hazardous materials and of equipment using hazardous materials when laboratories are moved, vacated, closed out or laboratory equipment requires decontamination for relocation, or transfer.
40 Code of Federal Regulations §§ 260–262
Arizona Administrative Code R18–8–260 et seq.
Arizona State University Hazardous Waste Accumulation Facility Emergency Contingency Plan
Arizona State University Chemical Hygiene Plan
Arizona State University Hazardous Waste Management Compliance Guidelines
Arizona State University Universal Waste Compliance Guidelines for Electronic Lamps
Arizona State University Biological Hazardous Waste Management Compliance Guidelines
All academic and research laboratories that use hazardous materials and/or equipment that may contain or use hazardous materials
Comprehensive hazardous materials programs are in place at ASU to provide guidelines for the use and storage of hazardous materials and the management of hazardous waste. Additional programs address the management of radioactive and biological materials and their waste. This policy is designed to ensure that hazardous materials and hazardous waste are handled appropriately to protect human health and the environment as well as to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations during a laboratory relocation, start-up, or close-out, or for decontamination of equipment used in laboratories prior to relocation or transfer.
The Principal Investigator or department is responsible for adherence to this policy. Failure to comply with this policy could result in delays and additional expense.
EHS must be provided as much notice as possible, but at least 60 days in advance when a laboratory is to move, relocate, or vacate for any reason. Prior to the lab status change, EHS will conduct a Lab Move Assessment or Lab Close-out Inspection and will offer guidance and assistance to ensure that all hazardous material regulations are addressed and satisfied.
EHS must also be notified when a laboratory is to be newly occupied. EHS will conduct a Lab Start-up Inspection.
Laboratory equipment identified for transfer or relocation shall be inspected, and decontaminated if necessary as identified by guidance provided by EHS.
Lab Start-up
The Principal Investigator or department shall:
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Lab Close-out, Move, or Relocation
The Principal Investigator or department shall:
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Lab Start-up
EHS shall:
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Lab Close-out, Move, or Relocation
EHS shall:
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