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If you are planning to leave your laboratory or if you know of a research group or students that<br />

are planning to leave, there are a few simple steps that can be followed to ensure a smooth<br />

transition:<br />

• Notify your department chairperson and lab supervisor well in advance of the<br />

planned move.<br />

• Ensure that all chemical containers are properly labeled.<br />

• Properly dispose of any hazardous and chemical waste left in the laboratory.<br />

• Ensure that all chemical spills and contamination has been cleaned up.<br />

• Review the Lab Move Guide.<br />

10.7 Laboratory Design and Construction<br />

To provide the best service during the construction/renovation process for laboratories, it is<br />

important to take health and safety considerations into account during the design process, well<br />

BEFORE construction begins. If you are planning lab construction or renovation, please contact<br />

the <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Hygiene</strong> Officer and EHSO with the following information:<br />

• Contact name, phone number, email<br />

• Department, building and room(s) the project will occur in<br />

• Expected start date for project<br />

• Equipment to be installed, such as fume hoods, biosafety cabinet, other capture devices,<br />

eyewash and emergency shower, toxic gas cabinet and monitoring devices.<br />

• NOTE: A list of chemicals, including approximate usage (weekly/monthly) and storage<br />

quantities will be needed during the process to ensure proper ventilation rates and<br />

engineering controls.<br />

• If you are planning to vacate your laboratory, please see the Lab Move Guide before you<br />

begin your move.<br />

All NYC Building and Fire Codes (e.g. Section 2706 of the FDNY Fire Code entitled “Nonproduction<br />

<strong>Chemical</strong> Laboratories”) must be followed for new construction and renovation.<br />

Consult with QCC Facilities, <strong>Plan</strong>ning, Construction and Management (FPCM) for<br />

additional details.<br />

XI. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT<br />

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be considered as the last line of defense in<br />

protecting laboratory personnel against chemical hazards. PPE is not a substitute for good<br />

engineering or administrative controls or good work practices, but should be used in conjunction<br />

with these controls to ensure the safety and health of University employees and students.<br />

The OSHA Personal Protective Equipment standard, 29 CFR 1910, Subpart I has the following<br />

requirements:<br />

• Hazard assessment and equipment selection<br />

• Employee training<br />

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