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Lab Safety

Welcome to the Laboratory Safety Program!

Here you will find tools and databases needed to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and Wake Forest University requirements. 

Chemical Waste Pickup

Contact EHS at 336.758.3089 for chemical waste pick-up.

Emergency Contacts

IN CASE OF FIRE OR LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS, CALL 911. 

Emergency contact information for the following buildings: 

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheets can be accessed through SIRI Online Database or through the following manufacturer websites:

Sigma Aldrich / Fluka MSDS

Alfa Aesar MSDS

Fisher / Acros MSDSJT Baker MSDS

Biosafety

Training – Contact EHS to schedule training.

Biohazard Waste Management Plan

Biohazard Waste Disposal Chart

Biohazard Wall Chart for Liquids

Biohazard Wall Chart for Sharps

Chemical Hygiene Plans

OLIN

WINSTON

SALEM

HES

NANO

Chemical Safety

OSHA Lab Standard

Controlled Substance List

Chemical Incompatability Chart

Dept. of Homeland Security (Chemicals of Interest)

Training

To be completed by P.I. supervising individuals working in the lab.

Laser Safety

Laser Safety Manual

Radiation Safety

Radiation Safety Handbook

Resources

Carcinogen List

Center for Disease Control (CDC)

DOT Hazmat

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Explosive Chemicals Guide

National Institute of Health Risk Groups

OBS NIH Guidelines

Vermont SIRI MSDS site