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Biological Safety in the Laboratory

	Non-Latex Gloves - Pick gloves that are the right size and type (see APP. IV)	Aprons are available for students and Faculty. Lab coats are supplied for Faculty only.
	a typical splash shield	better face protection
	Sharps Container - use when disposing of scalpel blades, needles or anything that isn't glass and might poke through a red biohazard bag	BioHazard Waste (aka Regulated Medical Waste ) - the plastic buckets are for pipettes
	Splash-proof Goggles - protect  eyes from flying particles and from  splashed liquids	Hot/Cold Mitts - available in different materials for different uses. Look for the labeled drawers.
	BioSafety Cabinet - protects user from organisms being worked with as well as protecting the organism from the outside contamination. Equipped with UV Sterilizing lights.	Hospital Disinfectant - used to sanitize work surfaces.  Works best when surface is left wet.
	Chemical Hygiene Plan; Waste Disposal Guide; Phone; Fire Blanket See - LAB SAFETY	Shower; EyeWash; Spillkit; Fire Extinguisher; First Aid Kit See - LAB SAFETY
	LIVE CULTURES - must be stored in refrigerators with the biohazard symbol	In rooms without dedicated biohazard bins use this bucket to place biohazard waste. STORED IN Room225
	Emergency Gas Shut Off - use in an emergency if the gas cannot be shut  off at the bench top.	All used gloves should be placed in these receptacles. NOT ALL rooms have these, for those rooms use General Waste.

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