*LORRE April safety issue*
4/10/2017
To All:
*Exit Checklist*
This semester we will have a number of students leaving LORRE lab, either because they will be graduating or because they found a new job. We understand that time is tight and that there are many things that have to be done in preparation for you leaving. But we still hope that you can find the time to clean your work area.If your advisor needs you to keep some experiment samples or materials, please label them clearly and store them appropriately. If you produced any chemical and biological waste, please dispose of them following Purdue Rem’s waste disposal procedures.
At present our refrigerator, freezer, and cabinets are already full, and we need space for next year’s students to store their experimental materials. We believe that you will be responsible enough to clear up some space for next year following the proper lab safety techniques. Also, please remember fill out the LORRE Exit Checklist (attached below) before you leave.
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*New Labels*
OSHA has released some new regulations regarding container labeling. They now require containers to be labeled with hazards and pictograms. Purdue REM has labels that follow these new regulations. A secondary container label (pictured below) is needed if a chemical is transferred from one container to another. A hazardous waste label (pictured below) should be used on all mixed hazardous waste containers. Please make sure that all containers in the lab are labeled appropriately.
*Important reminder*
In the LORRE seminar last week, Dr. Mosier mentioned a few important items that we would like to highlight. Please lock the lab doors during the evenings and weekends. Also, make sure to properly label your experiment while it’s running for clear communication for safety reasons.
Thank you,
LORRE Safety Committee
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