Biological Safety
Forms
Documents
- Biohazardous Use Registrations & Authorization ( Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) )
- Biological Safety Manual
- Biohazardous Waste Management Guide
- Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)
- Select Agents
- SOP for Exposures to Biohazardous Agents
- SOP for Biohazardous Spills
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- NIH Guidelines
- Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)
- CDC/USDA Select Agents
- Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences DURC
- Waste Disposal Quick Guide for Research Labs
- University of Louisville Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
- University of Louisville Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy
- 2022 IBC Registration Deadlines and Meeting Dates
- Procedure for Investigating and Reporting Potential Violations of NIH Guidelines (PDF)
- Requirements for Possession of Permissible Quantities of Select Toxins (PDF)
- Shipping Infectious & Biological Substances (including Dry Ice) by Air
- DEHS Shipping Request Form for Biological Samples
- Flowchart for Shipping Biological Materials (PDF)
- Animals,Animal Products, Animal Pathogen, Plant Pests, Soil, Genetically Engineered Plants or Plant Pests (PDF)
- Endangered Species / Products (PDF)
Radiation Safety
Forms
Occupational Health & Safety
Forms
Documents
Minors in Laboratory and Animal Facilities Policy
- Example SDS Database
- OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
- OSHA Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
- Lab Safety Self-Assessment (PDF)
- All Hazards Sign Request (PDF)
- Lab Close-Out Guide (PDF)
- Lab Safety Move In Guide (PDF)
- Instructions on inputting your self-assessment into BioRAFT (PDF)
- Instructions on uploading documents into BioRAFT (PDF)
- Instructions on inputting your chemical inventory into BioRAFT (PDF)
- Guidelines for Hazard Assessment and PPE Selection
- Personal Protective Equipment General Standard
- Eye and Face Protection
- Hand Protection
- Foot Protection
- Electrical Protective Devices
- Occupational Noise Exposure Standard
- University of Louisville Hazard Communication Program (PDF)
- University of Louisville Unit-Specific Hazard Communication Plan Template (PDF)
- Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Living Conditions in Residence Halls PDF)
- NIOSH Indoor Environmental Quality
- AIHA Consumer Resources
Waste Disposal
Forms
Documents
- Waste Disposal Manual
- Waste Disposal Quick Guide for Research Labs
- 4 Ls Hazardous Waste
- Chemical Waste Management Guide
- Biohazardous Waste Management Guide
- Hazardous Waste 4L Labels
- 40 CFR Part 262 EPA Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
- 40 CFR Part 273 EPA Standards for Universal Waste Management
- 29 CFR Part 1910.1450 OSHA Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
- Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 224.46 Hazardous Waste
- Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR) title 401, Chapter 39 Hazardous Waste, et al
- KY Energy & Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management“Overview of Medical Waste in KY”
Chemical Safety
Documents
- Lab Safety Manual (PDF)
- OSHA Lab Standard
- Chemical Hygiene Plan Template
- All Hazards Sign Request
- Chemical Segregation and Storage Guide
- Laboratory Chemical Hood Use Guide
- Chemical Spill Response Guide
- Chemical Waste Management Guide
- Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety Guide
- Peroxide Forming Chemicals Guide