Lab Operations

Find guidance and support to help meet UB's goal of having safe laboratory and research facilities.

  • Chemical Hygiene Plan
    10/13/25
    Obtain UB's Chemical Hygiene Plan.
  • Chemical Storage and Compatibility
    10/13/25
    Guidelines for compatibility of common chemical groups.
  • GHS Labels
    10/13/25
    How to obtain Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labels.
  • Glove Box Safety
    10/13/25
    General safety recommendations when working in and handling various materials in a glove box.
  • Hazardous Chemical Waste
    10/13/25
    Environment, Health & Safety administers a comprehensive program that ensures hazardous chemical wastes generated on campus are properly managed.
  • Laboratory Door Signs
    10/13/25
    How to request a laboratory door sign.
  • Laboratory Ramp-Up Checklist
    10/13/25
    Use this checklist to start up research on campus. This checklist may not address every consideration for your lab.
  • Laser Registration
    10/13/25
    All laser devices at UB must be registered with Environment, Health & Safety.
  • Moving or Releasing Equipment or Labs
    10/13/25
    Instructions on moving laboratories and equipment in which hazardous materials have been used.
  • Personal Protective Equipment
    10/13/25
    Directions on how to choose the proper personal protective equipment for your work area.
  • Risk Assessment
    10/13/25
    Tips for developing a risk assessment for your laboratory.
  • Safety Data Sheets
    10/13/25
    Where to find chemical safety data sheets.
  • Standard Operating Procedures
    10/13/25
    Details for developing standard operating procedures for your lab.
  • Toxic Materials Handling in the Laboratory
    10/13/25
    Guidance to safely and properly work with toxins in the laboratory.
  • Wash Bottles
    10/13/25
    How to obtain Globally Harmonized System (GHS) wash bottles.