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Laboratory Compliance Policy
Prepared by: Environmental Health & Safety Policy Statement Boston University (BU) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) are committed to a safe and healthy laboratory workplace for its faculty, staff, students, visitors, and the environment. All Research and Teaching laboratories at BU and BMC must adhere to federal, state, local regulations, and BU policies and procedures. […]
Policy on Principal Investigator (PI) Status
Quick Links Definitions A principal investigator (PI) has full responsibility for the oversight of a sponsored project, including the design, development and implementation of the technical plan; as well as all administrative aspects, and financial and non- financial compliance aspects of the project. The PI is fully responsible for the academic quality of the project […]
Comprehensive Risk-Based Laboratory Inspection Program
Prepared by: Environmental Health & Safety 1. Introduction Academic research and teaching laboratories at Boston University (BU) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) use a variety of hazardous materials (e.g., chemical, biological, radiological), perform procedures with potential risks, use laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, x-rays, lasers) that pose potential hazards, or pose risks of fire and life […]
Chemical Hygiene Plan
To Print or Save: Download the guidance below as a PDF. Approved Mar 1, 2023 Introduction Purpose Boston University (BU) is committed to the safe and compliant use of chemicals in the laboratory. The Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) sets forth the policies, procedures and guidelines in place to protect laboratory workers (and those supporting laboratories at […]
PyroTox Gases SOP Template
All laboratories at BU that work with PyroTox Gases must complete the standard operating procedure template below and submit to the Chemical Safety Officer via oehs@bu.edu (please send to the attention of the Chemical Safety Officer in the body of the email). Labs are also encouraged to contact EHS (oehs@bu.edu) for further assistance adopting and working […]
Laboratory Safety Committee
The Laboratory Safety Committee (LSCLaboratory Safety Committee) at BU provides guidance and administrative oversight of environmental health and safety in BU’s academic research and teaching laboratories. The LSC develops policies and guidelines to assist in addressing hazardous materials and processes in the laboratory workplace to ensure that personnel work safely.
Policy on the Safe Use of Personal Electronic Devices in the Laboratory
I. Purpose Boston University (BU) is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for faculty, lab personnel, staff, students, and affiliates, and to foster a culture of safety among users of all campus facilities. In the course of conducting BU laboratory activities, individuals may require the use of personal electronic devices. Although they can […]
Picric Acid SOP Template
All laboratories at BU that work with picric acid must complete the standard operating procedure template below and submit to the Chemical Safety Officer via oehs@bu.edu (please send to the attention of the Chemical Safety Officer in the body of the email). Labs are also encouraged to contact EHS (oehs@bu.edu) for further assistance adopting and […]
Laboratory Safety Committee Charter
Approved: October 30, 2019 Boston University (BU) is committed to maintaining a healthy and safe environment for students, faculty, staff, patients, visitors and neighbors, and to fostering a culture of safety among users of all campus facilities. Cultivating a safe working and learning environment is a shared responsibility that requires all individuals working in laboratories to […]