Safety Fact Sheets

This page provides links to all fact sheets available for the Division of Research Safety. These documents are presented in HTML, Adobe Acrobat format (PDF), or Micrsoft Word format for your convenience. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the documents in the PDF format. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, first download the version for your operating system from Adobe.

Biological Safety Fact Sheets

Biological Safety Fact Sheets	Revision Date	PDF
Biosafety Lab Supplies	01/10/2012
Employee Disposal of Personal Use Needles and Syringes	08/03/2012
Frequently asked questions about Hepatitis B Vaccination	03/18/2011
Handling and Disposal of Biotoxins	11/11/2011
Handling and Disposal of Lab Sharps	03/03/2009
Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens	03/03/2009
Protecting Vacuum Lines From Biohazards	10/19/2011
Recombinant DNA Research	02/16/2010
Research Utilizing Viral Vectors - Adenovirus	03/03/2009
Research Utilizing Viral Vectors - Adeno-Associated virus (AAV)	03/03/2009
Research Utilizing Viral Vectors - Herpesvirus/Gammaherpesvirus/Epstein Barr (EB)	03/03/2009
Research Utilizing Viral Vectors - Herpesvirus/Type A/Herpes simplex virus type-1 and type-2	03/03/2009
Research Utilizing Viral Vectors - Introduction	07/09/2010
Research Utilizing Viral Vectors - Poxviridae/Vaccinia	03/03/2009
Research Utilizing Viral Vectors - Retroviruses/Lentiviruses	03/03/2009
Research Utilizing Viral Vectors - Retroviruses/Moloney Murine Leukemia Virus (MoMuLV)	03/03/2009
Research Utilizing Viral Vectors - Viral Vector Table	03/03/2009
Research with Human Materials	12/22/2008
Storage of Risk Group 2 Biological Materials	04/06/2011
Student Disposal of Personal Use Needles and Syringes	08/03/2012
Transgenic Animal Research	07/09/2010
Transgenic Plant Research	02/16/2010
Transport of Unregulated Biological Materials	09/04/2012
Treatment and Disposal of Biological Materials	03/03/2009
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Biosafety Level 1 Standard Safety Requirements	02/18/2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Biosafety Level 2 Standard Safety Requirements	02/18/2011
Using Biological Safety Cabinets	04/13/2011
Using The Autoclave	12/10/2012

Chemical Safety Fact Sheets

Chemical Safety Fact Sheets	Revision Date	PDF
Anaerobic Chamber Safety	08/12/2011
Aqua Regia	01/25/2013
Chemical Storage Guidelines	06/11/2009
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety, Management and Disposal	08/09/2010
Flammable Liquid Use and Storage Limits in Laboratories	05/09/2011
Handling Pyrophoric and Other Highly Reactive Materials	10/26/2010
Laboratory Limits on Hazardous Compressed Gas Use	05/09/2011
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)	03/03/2009
Mercury Handling & Disposal Guidelines	05/18/2009
Odor Control Procedures for Campus Facilities	08/07/2009
Peroxide Forming Chemicals Reference: Peroxidizable Chemicals (PDF Format)	02/12/2010
Piranha Waste Generation, Collection and Disposal Procedures	03/18/2009
Potentially Explosive Experiments	01/25/2013
Procedures for Handling Chemical Spills and Leaks	11/02/2009
Refrigerator/Freezers for the Storage of Flammable Materials	05/09/2011
Safe Storage and Use of Perchloric Acid	03/03/2009
Work Practices for Chemical Fume Hoods	03/03/2009
Work Practices Using Vacuums	01/25/2013
Chemical Waste Fact Sheets	Revision Date	PDF
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety, Management and Disposal	08/09/2010
Disposal Restrictions for Cyanide Waste	03/16/2010
Mercury Handling & Disposal Guidelines	05/18/2009
Piranha Waste Generation, Collection and Disposal Procedures	05/04/2010
Procedures for Handling Chemical Spills and Leaks	11/02/2009
Screening Procedure by Laboratories for Unlabeled Chemicals	03/03/2009
Trash and Sink Disposal Restrictions	12/14/2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Chemical Waste Requirements Poster	03/01/2006
Waste Minimization Fact Sheets	Revision Date	PDF
Pollution Prevention in Laboratories: The How To Guide	03/03/2009

Radiation Safety Fact Sheets

Radiation Safety Fact Sheets	Revision Date	PDF
Ordering Radioactive Materials	08/02/2011
Properties of Commonly Used Isotopes at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	03/04/2009
Radiation Safety Program Changes - 02/01/2010	02/01/2010
Radiation Survey Procedures	03/04/2009
Radioactive Spill Procedures	03/04/2009
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Radioactive Waste Management	02/28/2008
Laser Safety Fact Sheets	Revision Date	PDF
Glossary of Laser Terms	03/04/2009
Laser Hazard Classification	03/04/2009
Laser Safety Control Measures	03/04/2009
Non-beam Hazards for Lasers	03/04/2009
Safety Fact Sheets and Information for non-Laboratory Personnel	Revision Date	PDF
Frequent Visitor Radioactive Safety Training Signature Sheet	06/17/2011
Laser Safety	03/04/2009
Radioactive Material Safety	05/23/2011
X-Ray Safety	03/04/2009

General Lab Safety Fact Sheets

General Lab Safety	Revision Date	PDF
Abandoned Laboratories	11/20/2008
Lab Reminders	10/22/2009
Lab Safety Manual Template	03/05/2009
Lab Safety Poster	11/16/2011
Lab Set-Up Requirements	09/08/2010
Research Safety Considerations for Energy Conservation	06/17/2009
Research Responsibilities	Revision Date	PDF
Deans, Directors, Department Heads' Research Safety Responsibilities	02/19/2004
Principal Investigator Research Safety Responsibilities	02/19/2004
Responsible Conduct of Research (maintained by the OVCR)
Lab Practices	Revision Date	PDF
Closeout Procedures for Hazardous Materials In Laboratories	11/20/2008
Proper Use of Lab Bench Paper	06/10/2011
Prudent Laboratory Safety and Security Practices	03/05/2009
Lab Equipment	Revision Date	PDF
Emergency Eyewashes and Showers	03/05/2009
Laboratory Ventilation Information	11/26/2008
Standard Operating Procedures for Servicing Exhaust Systems	03/05/2009
Using Biological Safety Cabinets	04/13/2011
Work Practices for Chemical Fume Hoods	03/03/2009

Safety Fact Sheets

Biological Safety Fact Sheets

Chemical Safety Fact Sheets

Radiation Safety Fact Sheets

General Lab Safety Fact Sheets

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