COVID-19 Updates for BU Researchers

This page is for members of the Boston University research community looking for information related to COVID-19. We will continue to add links to this list as new information becomes available. For real-time updates you can also follow us on Twitter. Announcements 3/1/22: Update on COVID-19 Protocols 1/5/22: Returning to Campus, Spring Semester 2022 9/3/21: […]

Memo: COVID-19 Planning Information for Labs

TO: Boston University Principal Investigators FROM: Kathryn Mellouk, Associate Vice President, Research Compliance DATE: March 10, 2020 SUBJECT: COVID-19 Planning Information for Labs Dear Colleagues, I am sending this message to all PIs with a registered BU lab with guidance to help you prepare your laboratory and minimize the impact of disruptions related to COVID-19. […]

Reminder: summer student researchers must complete lab safety training, obtain medical clearance

Mentored summer research experiences provide tremendous learning opportunities for students wishing to participate in laboratory research.  University Policy requires that all individuals, including summer research students, engaged in research laboratory activities must complete and have an up-to-date annual laboratory safety training and have medical clearance from Research Occupational Health Program (ROHP) before performing any research […]

Chemical Segregation and Storage

Always Consult the Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet Prior to Storage and Handling Chemicals with special concern may fall under the High Hazard Chemical Program. Please contact Environmental Health and Safety for more information. Charles River Campus: (617) 353-4094 Medical Campus: (617) 638-8830 Web: www.bu.edu/ehs

Chemical Labeling

Globally Harmonized System Compliance Guidance Effective June 1st, 2016 All secondary (non –manufacturer) containers of hazardous chemicals MUST adhere to the Global Harmonizes System (GHS) format. All relevant information can be found in section 2 of the Safety Data Sheet, titled Hazard Identification. New GHS compliant label must include the following: Product Identifier (ingredient disclosure): […]

Highly Hazardous Chemicals Program

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), in conjunction with the Boston University Laboratory Safety Committee (LSC), has identified certain chemicals as Highly Hazardous Chemicals (HHCs). A chemical is considered “highly hazardous” if it has any health, physical or environmental hazards that require additional safety and/or environmental practices beyond those of a typical laboratory setting, as required […]

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