Spring Laboratory Cleanout
CMU has added an additional laboratory cleanout periodApril 16 – 27to focus on chemical inventory reduction and management. With the spring semester concluding, this is a good opportunity to remove excess chemicals, wrap up student research projects, and prepare for summer break. The cleanout period is also a good time to review chemicals that are required by the Chemical Hygiene Plan to have a written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in place. Remember to update your inventory records as you add or remove chemicals from your laboratory. Labs are not required to submit a chemical inventory to OLFS at this time, but it is recommended if significant inventory changes are made.
Chemical removal process:
1. Segregate chemicals and solutions/reagents for removal. Chemicals should be placed on a cart, in a tub, etc. with a notice for pick-up. For reasons of health and safety, lab personnel should review chemical inventories and eliminate the following:
  • Outdated chemicals, solutions, and reagents
  • Unlabeled chemical containers
  • Corroded chemical containers
  • Excess inventory
  • Improper storage of toxic gases
  • Improper storage of chemicals
  • Chemicals no longer in use
2. Go toHazardous Waste Disposal, which is located on the Environmental Health & Safety website. Click on “Submit Request” to submit a request for hazardous waste disposal at CMU. Fill out date, name, department, email address, building, room, and state “Need chemicals picked up” in the waste description field (no need to individually type in each chemical). Your chemicals will be picked up directly from your lab. Please make every attempt to label and identify all materials to minimize the amount of unknowns.
Please direct questions to the Office of Laboratory and Field Safety at 989-774-4474 or .
Office of Laboratory and Field Safety
Foust Hall 104||989-774-4474
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