Principal Investigators and Laboratory Managers must ensure that vacated spaces are cleared for unrestricted future use. This includes the removal of all chemical, biological, and radioactive materials, as well as hazardous equipment. Decommissioning is required when:
- Leaving an Institute space
- Relocating to a different Institute space, whether within the same building or another location
- Discontinuing the use of:
- Radioactive materials and equipment containing internal radioactive sources
- Machine-produced radiation equipment
- Class 3B and Class 4 laser systems
Research staff are responsible for the proper removal of hazardous materials until the space is officially decommissioned. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) personnel and building coordinators must verify that the space is ready for re-occupancy or renovation.
Laboratory Decommissioning Checklist
EHS recommends that PI's and laboratory managers use our laboratory decommissioning checklist to assist with the decommissioning process.
Laboratory Decommissioning Form - Coming Soon!
Please use the Laboratory Decommissioning Form to initiate the laboratory and equipment decommissioning process with EHS!
