Laboratory Moves
It is important that the laboratory is safe:
 For custodians to clean
 For contractors to work in
 For the next group of laboratory personnel
to occupy
Disposal and Decontamination of
Biohazardous Waste
In preparation for moving, observe the following
guidelines:
 Label ALL biohazardous waste red bags and
sharps container
 Dispose of all biohazardous waste red bags and
sharps containers at approved accumulation sites
 EHS will not pick-up biohazardous waste except
in unusual situations
 Chemically disinfect biohazardous waste
 Autoclave liquid biohazardous waste and dispose
of down the drain
Moving the Biosafety Cabinet
Disinfect all BSC work surfaces prior to
moving the BSC to a new facility. BSCs
used for work with pathogenic organisms
may require paraformaldehyde
decontamination before being moved.
 Each BSC must be recertified for correct
airflow and filter integrity after it has been
moved and placed in its final location.
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Moving or Disposing of
Refrigeration Units
Clear all materials stored inside the
refrigeration units.
 Disinfect all refrigeration units prior to
removal or disposal.
 Obtain clearance notification from EHS
prior to removal or disposal of refrigeration
units.
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