Q: How do I give lab members credit for completing Lab Specific Chemical Hygiene Training (EHS course 110c)?
A:To ensure that your lab mates’ training completions are recorded, please email environment@mit.edu and copy cguild36@mit.edu with the following information:
*Course Name [110c – Lab Specific]
*Date of training
*Location where training took place (i.e. Bldg-room #, Zoom)
*Full name of person(s) trained
*Kerberos of person(s) trained
Q: How do I properly dispose of sharps and chemical solids?
A: Click here for more information on this topic.
Q: Where can I find information on how to safely work with Nanomaterials?
A: MIT EHS website here. If you work with nanomaterials in your labspace, please register your laboratory and nanomaterials here through the Nanomaterial Program.
Call the EHS Office at 617-452-3477 for exposure evaluation of experimental setups and additional information
Nanomaterials Safety and Health Training- EHS00193w
Q: What can be stored properly in what types of refrigerators?
A: Check out a helpful document from ASU on this topic here.
Q: How do I order supplies I may need for waste or other lab processes?
A: Supplies can be ordered through Chemical Waste Collection Form. You do not need to have waste for pick up in order to have these supplies delivered.
https://mit.quickbase.com/nav/app/bms4z92zf/table/bse7mtaxs/action/nwr
Q: Does MIT provide Signs and Stickers?
A: Yes, through https://mit.quickbase.com/nav/app/bms4z92zf/table/bmueqbu4w/action/nwr
Q:: Does MIT provide Spill Kits?
A: Yes, through https://ehs.mit.edu/lab-research-program/spill-kit-request-form/
Basic Kit is $50 with the option of adding additional items (additional $)
Q: How do I ship Hazardous Materials?
A:Visit https://ehs.mit.edu/lab-research-program/hazardous-materials-shipping/ and If you plan to ship hazardous materials complete the following awareness course to learn about the resources available to help you properly ship your materials: EHS00792w – Hazardous Materials Shipping Awareness Training (certificate required).
NOTE: By completing this course, individuals are not qualified to ship hazardous materials alone. However, they will learn about the resources at the EHS Office and the Hazardous Materials Shipping Team. You will need to work with the EHS office to ship out as they are the approved and trained personnel.
Q: Where can I find the EHS Rep Notebook?
A: https://ehs.mit.edu/lab-research-program/ehs-rep-notebook/
Q:How do I respond to Level II Inspection findings?
A: https://ehs.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/response_quickguide1.pdf
Q:How do I recycle lab equipment or appliances?
A: Prior to the removal of equipment from labs, all incubators, refrigerators, and other items must be cleaned and decontaminated according to EHS standards. Please drain any fluids part of the equipment prior to removal. Decon stickers can be obtained from your EHS coordinator or ordered through Signs and Stickers form on MIT EHS. Once laboratory equipment has a decontamination sticker, it is eligible for recycling.
Please submit a recycling work request through Atlas to facilitate the recycling of your items. Refer to the PDF document “Recycle Request Submission Instructions”.
- The items should not be located in a lab or behind a tap access door.
- Items for pick up should be within proximity of each other and labeled with work order request #.
- Please provide pictures of items in their final location for visual confirmation. These can be attached to the initial work request confirmation after the work request has been submitted. Please see page 6 of the PDF document “Recycle Request Submission Instructions”. These pictures can also be added to the request by emailing DOF-CSC@mit.edu and including the work order request # in the subject line of the email.
If the piece of equipment is very heavy and requires additional assistance moving, please reach out to me-facilities@mit.edu. Please keep in mind there are no centralized drop-off areas at MIT for White Goods. General dumping of materials on loading docks, in basements, or in hallways creates unsafe conditions.