Laboratory & Clinical Safety
Depending on hazards present in each location, several EHS teams collaborate to provide safety services and ensure compliance in MSU laboratories and clinics.
New Researcher Orientation
New researchers should contact EHS to schedule an orientation meeting to discuss laboratory hazards and any relevant EHS requirements, including training. Lab setup references are listed below.
Lab Guide
- Registration of Materials
- Training
- Policies, Guides
- Signage
- Equipment & Infrastructure
- Supplies
- Shipping
- Waste
Training requirements will be discussed during new PI meetings. General training guidelines are provided by EHS.
Request Laboratory Door Signs from the EHS Safety Portal. (Instructions)
Michigan Right-to Know: Right to Know (PDF), New or Revised SDS (PDF)
Autoclaves: inspected by EHS; training required for users.
Biosafety cabinets: are certifed annually by a contractor.
Eyewash Test Log (PDF): download to document testing.
Fume hoods: are tested annually by EHS.
Refrigerators: review EHS policy on flammable storage in refrigerators and practices to avoid mold growth
For building repairs, custodial service, or pest service, contact MSU Infrastructure Planning & Facilities.
Biological spill kits: contact EHS's biosafety team
Chemical spill kits: available at Biochemistry Stores
Gas cylinders: must be purchased through University Stores. Small quantity liquid nitrogen cylinders are available at Biochemistry Stores. Toxic gases on Toxic Gas Cylinder Preapproval List (XLSX) require preapproval by EHS before ordering.
Lab coats: available through Spartan Linen Services.
Radiation safety supplies: contact the EHS radiation safety team
Additional resources: Biochemistry Stores, Chemistry Stores, University Stores, and MSU Surplus and Recycling
Fixed biological materials, chemicals, or dry ice: contact Logistics
Pathogenic organisms: contact EHS's biosafety team
Frequent biological shippers: complete online training and pass an exam in order to make shipments
For more information on shipping chemical or biological materials, see the Shipping section.
Ordering/transfer of radioactive materials: see the EHS radiation safety team
General campus mail: contact Mail Services
To request waste pickup, submit a request on the EHS Safety Portal (Hazardous Waste Pickup). For more information, see the Hazardous Waste section.
Safety Programs
Lab Closeouts
When personnel leave the laboratory or the university, EHS will assist with proper disposition of hazardous and radioactive materials. Procedures are outlined in the EHS Laboratory/Containment Area Closeout document.