Lab Safety and IH Policies and Forms
| Policy | Description |
| Chemical Hygiene and Safety Plan | Mandatory protocols and procedures for the safe handling of hazardous chemicals in laboratories. |
| Hazardous Chemical Protection and Right to Know Plan | Georgia-mandated plan detailing employee rights to information regarding chemical hazards, labeling, and training in their work areas. |
| Form/Template | Description |
| Laboratory Safety Report Form | Form for tracking lab incidents, injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions |
| Lab Safety SOP Template for Particularly Hazardous Substance(s)- UNDER CONSTRUCTION | Federal regulations require specialized protocols for high-risk chemicals. Use this template to authorize and outline safety measures for carcinogens, reproductive toxins, and acutely toxic substances. See CHP Appendix A. |
| Risk Assessment Form | A tool for evaluating new or existing hazards to ensure all necessary safety strategies are established prior to starting work |
| Research Faculty Exit Checklist | Mandatory checklist to clear chemical inventories (via transfer or disposal) and decontaminate all surfaces and equipment before vacating the lab. |
| Laboratory Move-In Assessment Form | Documents the lab’s condition before move-in to ensure new faculty do not assume responsibility for pre-existing safety issues or legacy waste. |
| Chemical Label Template | Works with Avery® UltraDuty® GHS Chemical Labels (Product # 60505) |
| Laboratory Signs | Description |
| Laboratory Door Placard Template | Interactive tool that generates customized door signage displaying specific lab hazards, entry requirements, and emergency contact information |
| Statesboro Laboratory Emergency Signage | Consolidates internal building contacts with external Statesboro and Bulloch County emergency dispatch numbers. |
| Armstrong Laboratory Emergency Signage | Consolidates internal building contacts with external Savannah and Chatham County emergency dispatch numbers. |
| Emergency Signage: No Flammables Chemical Storage Only No Food or Drink No Consumables | Printable laboratory signage. |
Last updated: 1/20/2026