Equipment Clearance

All laboratory equipment (centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, etc.) must be cleared by Environmental Health and Safety prior to being moved, serviced, or repaired. Housekeeping will not move any equipment without safety clearance.

If equipment was used to store or process radioactive material, the Radiation Safety Division will perform wipe tests.

BEFORE SUBMITTING AN EQUIPMENT CLEARANCE REQUEST, PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS BELOW:

• Make sure all Chemical, Biological, and Radiological elements have been removed from item to be cleared (including oil).
• Make sure all lab supplies (tubes, vials, etc.) have been removed from the unit.
• All items are to be cleaned thoroughly and wiped down with 10% Bleach, 70% Ethanol, or another approved disinfectant (i.e. Bleach Rite).
• If the unit to be cleared is a refrigerator or freezer, the unit must be unplugged, defrosted, and wiped dry.
• IF UNIT TO BE CLEARED IS A BIOSAFETY CABINET, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

If all requirements have been met, please proceed to the next page.