Lab Deactivation Requirements
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Lab Work Termination Date: The Lab Work Termination Date is a deadline for all laboratory research activity to stop. This date is negotiated with P.I.'s and researchers so the date is practical and realistic. If this deadline is not realistic it will be difficult to enforce and the efficiency of the deactivation or move may be hampered.
Removal of material and equipment from labs: This involves proper labeling and packaging of hazardous materials for the transportation out of the lab. All non-hazardous materials must also be removed, recycled or disposed of properly. Chemical, biological, and radiological wastes are addressed according to standard protocols (DO NOT move chemical waste). In larger projects, coordination of these activities within a building or department may be useful or necessary. Additional information regarding removal of chemical, biological, and radiological materials is presented in the Stanford Safety Manual, the Stanford Biosafety Manual, and the Radiation Safety Manual and associated websites. Move only essential items to the new lab and leave nothing other than permanent fixtures and furniture (including designated chairs) in the old lab space. Everything must be moved or disposed of properly.
Cleaning residual hazards from work surfaces, cabinets, fumehoods, and equipment: As a general principal good laboratory practice, including appropriate response to spills or other events, should mean the laboratory and associated equipment is kept in a clean and hazard free condition. However, when vacating a space and moving equipment, particular care is expected in cleaning the lab and equipment. These activities are the PI’s responsibility and involve the removal of any residual material from accessible surfaces of lab cabinets, counters, fumehoods, sinks, and equipment. In the case of fumehoods any residues or condensates shall be removed from the accessible internal surfaces, but not from the inaccessible ductwork or other inaccessible areas serving the fume hood. Appropriate additional personal protective precautions should be considered and taken. In no case shall administrative staff be asked or expected to undertake lab cleaning tasks for which they are not fully qualified by training and experience or are not within the usual scope of their job duties. Occupants are responsible for removing every chemical from the space being vacated or arranging for proper disposal. It is customary to have housekeeping provide special cleaning services after the space is deactivated and before it is reoccupied unless it is known the space is going to be substantially renovated.
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