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December Holiday Laboratory Shutdown Notice
Please note for the holiday shutdown that due to winter weather conditions, utilities (especially electricity) may be affected. It is a general rule that all laboratory processes be designed to safely survive a service failure. During the holiday shutdown this is particularly important and the following precautions are recommended.
Prepare your laboratory: Lab Temporary Shut-down Checklist
The Nanomaterials Safety Standard has been updated
The Nanomaterials Safety Standard was updated and the latest version is now available on the Nanomaterials page.
The Laser Safety Program has been updated
The Laser Safety Program has been updated. See the Laser page for more information.
Hazardous waste labels have been updated
All items must be fully labelled using a waste label and the Waste Profile Form must be filled out before leaving the lab to come to the waste facility.
The November Safety Office E-news is now posted
Read the latest edition of the Safety Office's bimonthly e-newsletter.