Laboratory and Hazardous Waste
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Last Updated: Oct 22, 2024, 02:13 PM
The Laboratory and Hazardous Waste Section is responsible for assisting in the proper handling, storage, labeling and use of all biological and chemicals at SIU Carbondale. This section also ensures proper collection and ultimate disposal of all biological and chemical waste generated.
Responsibilities
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Chemical and Biological Training
- Chemical and Biological Spill Response
- Chemical and Biological Storage
- Chemical and Biological Waste
- Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Chemical Inventory
- Compressed Gas Cylinders
- Eyewash and Shower
- HazMat Transport
- Institutional Biosafety (Recombinant DNA)
- Laboratory Inspections (Biological and Chemical)
- Ventilation Hoods
- Waste Minimization / Pollution Prevention
- Safety Showers & Autoclaves
Section Services and Consultation
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Chemical and Biological Training
- Chemical and Biological Spill Response
- Chemical and Biological Storage
- Chemical and Biological Waste
- Chemical Hygiene Plan/Laboratory Safety Manual
- Chemical Inventory Recommendations
- Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety
- Eyewash and Showers
- HazMat Transport
- Institutional Biosafety (Recombinant DNA)
- Laboratory Inspections (Biological and Chemical)
- Safety Data Sheets (formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets)
- Ventilation Hoods
- Waste Minimization / Pollution Prevention
- Safety Showers & Autoclaves
Laboratory Supplies
Are you looking for laboratory supplies such as sharps containers, gloves or eye protection? Southern Illinois University utilizes an IPHEC (Illinois Procurement of Higher Education Consortium) contract to purchase lab supplies from Fisher Scientific. You may obtain university pricing for your lab supplies by visiting the Procurement Services website:
CEHS can no longer purchase such lab supplies for you.
Export Control
Some chemicals and biologicals, even those that are commonly used in the laboratory, are highly controlled under U.S. export control regulations. Provided below are the details of export-controlled chemicals and biologicals. If you have any of these items in your possession, or are considering purchasing any of them, please contact the Export Controls Office for an assessment to determine is export controls are applicable.
For more information, please visit their site: Chemicals and Biologicals - | SIU System