Principal investigators (PIs) may use the information below to: (a) effectively manage their labs and personnel, (b) meet compliance requirements per USC policies and state/federal regulations, and (c) promote a prevailing, proactive safety culture university-wide. Lab Safety assists PIs and their research groups in meeting their safety obligations through periodic consultation, inspections, and training.
Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)
The CHP is your comprehensive road map for hazardous chemical management, laboratory safety, and more. Additional topics include the following and more:
- Chemical hazard classification
- Proper segregation and storage
- Chemical handling and transport
- Chemical inventory and maintenance
Lab Startup & Management
Optimize laboratory management per the bulleted areas below.
- Lab Startup/Setup: Onboarding
- Chemical Inventory and Storage: Management | RSS | EHSA | Labeling | Segregation
- Hazardous Waste: Waste Management and Disposal
- Safety Inspections: Lab Safety Inspections
- Fume Hoods: Use and Certification
- Lab Closure: Move or Close a Lab
Lab Tips and Techniques
Personnel
Review training requirements for lab personnel along with the requisite policies and forms.
- Principal Investigator: Principal Investigator Safety Management Training | IIPP Resources
- Lab Hazard Assessment Tool: Lab Hazard Assessment Tool (LHAT) Use
- Training Info: Training Requirements | Training Catalog | Course Registration
- Courses: General Lab Safety (GLS) training | Annual Laboratory Safety Refresher Training
- Form: Site-Specific Training Record (SSTR) | Submit SSTR form online
- Minors/Volunteers Policy: USC Policy on Protecting Minors | Minors in Laboratories Guidelines
- Consent Forms: Parental/Legal Guardian Consent form | Volunteer Agreement form
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Critical PPE Selection is essential when working with hazardous chemicals – see links below.
- PPE Policy: USC Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards
- PPE Review: Eye and Face Protection | Gloves | Lab Coat Selection
- Lab Coat Services: Purchase a new lab coat | Borrow a lab coat | Lab Coat Services
Safety Videos
Emergency Response
Know how to respond to emergencies and the steps to take for proper notification and reporting.
- Emergency Information: 1-2-3 Serious Injury Reporting Flyer
- Reporting: Lab Emergency/Non-Emergency Notification and Reporting
- Chemical Spills: Minor Spill/Major Spill
