Laboratory Safety at Memorial
Memorial University is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all persons associated with the university. The cooperation of all parties involved is required to ensure that the University conducts teaching and research safely. The Department of Health & Safety has an administrative responsibility for assisting laboratory personnel in developing safe work practices and for compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations.
Hazardous Waste Disposal Pick-Up
Memorial University's Hazardous Waste Diposal Contractor will be on campus for waste pickup the first Wednesday of every month.
The deadline for the submission of Hazardous Waste Disposal forms is the last Wednesday of every month.
Please be advised that emergency waste disposal pickup is available upon request. Please contact the Department of Health and Safety at 864-3786 should you need to avail of emergency hazardous waste disposal between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
For emergency waste disposal pickup after-hours please contact CEP at 864-4100.
Program
Chemical Inventory Procedure (LSMSP-1R2)
Chemical Spill Response Poster
Forms
Laboratory Hazard Information Template
Laboratory Commissioning Form (LSMSF12-R1).
Laboratory Decommissioning Form (LSMSF1-R1)
Laboratory Safety Plan (LSMSF2-R1)
Department Safety Training Record (LSMSF3-R1)
Recommended Storage Groups for Common Chemicals (LSMSF4-R1)
Chemical Inventory Form [Hazardous Materials Information System] (LSMSF6-R1)
Laboratory Equipment Register (LSMSF7-R1)
Laboratory Hazard Sign template (LSMSF9-R1)
Weekly Plumbed Eyewash Station Inspection Form (main campus) (LSMSF10-R3)
Weekly Plumbed Eyewash and Shower Station Inspection Form (HSC) (LSMSF11-R2)
Inspection Checklists
General laboratory inspection checklist
Specialty laboratory inspection checklist (inlcudes radiation and biological hazards).