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Introduction

This Laboratory and Shop Deactivation and Move Manual is a guide for planning and executing a laboratory or shop relocation involving hazardous materials. Your specific deactivation, packing and moving requirements depend on the types of equipment and hazards in your laboratory. Review this manual for general guidance on planning a safe deactivation and move as well as responding to injuries or spills that may occur in the process.

Whether you are deactivating a space or moving within the same building, to a different campus building, or to an off-campus site, check with your Department Safety Coordinator (DSC) regarding department-specific procedures. You or your DSC may need to contact Physical Plant-Campus Services, Property Management, the Office of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S), or other campus departments for additional assistance and services.

Generally, laboratory and shop staff should not transport hazardous materials outside their building; for exceptions based on hazards and quantities contact EH&S at 642-3073. Some materials, such as potentially explosive chemicals (PECs), should not be moved at all. In particular, special paperwork, packaging and training are legally required to transport hazardous materials on any public roadway; this should only be performed with assistance from EH&S.

At the end of this manual you will find checklists detailing specific requirements for packing and moving hazardous items in your laboratory or shop, including:

• General conditions and equipment (Appendix A)
• Chemicals (Appendix B)
• Controlled Substances (Appendix C)
• Compressed Gases (Appendix D)
• Radioactive Materials or Radiation Producing Machines (Appendix E)
• Biohazardous Materials (Appendix F)
• Lasers (Appendix G)

The Checklist for General Conditions and Equipment(Appendix A) should be used by all departments, regardless of materials used. It provides guidance regarding safety equipment, required signage, and other issues that apply to most laboratories and shops.

Print and follow the relevant checklists as you plan and execute your move. By following the procedures in this manual, you can better organize, minimize delays, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect the health and safety of everyone involved in the deactivation or move.

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