Overview
The Office of Academic and Research Safety (OARS) provides expert guidance, resources and training to support PIs, departments and colleges in providing safe labs for learning, teaching and research.
The Laboratory Safety Program partners with the Northeastern University community to:
- Providing research safety training programs
- Establishing and maintaining best safety management practices
- Supporting principal investigators, and academic administrators to comply with federal, state, and local regulations
Links
Lab Compliance Reset Initiative
Get useful resources here!
Key Page and Resource Links
Factsheets, Labels and Forms.
Need another resource? Contact our Office.
poster
Wastewater Alert
Post this sticker at every sink. Contact OARS to get more stickers.
Form
Hazardous Chemical Registration Form
Contact OARS for assistance with this form.
Form
Laboratory Decommissioning Procedures/Form 2023
Contact our office to discuss the Laboratory Decommissioning process.
Factsheet
Hydrofluoric Acid
Factsheet
Venting Flammable Storage Cabinets
Factsheet
Safety Precautions When Using 3D Printers
Guide
Lab Safety Guide – Emergency Eyewashes and Safety Showers
Eyewash flushing process. Special thanks to Brian D’Amico, Senior Lab Technician from Chemistry and Chemical Biology for providing the video.
Factsheet
Peroxidizable Compounds
Factsheet
Proper Handling of Cryogenic Liquids
Factsheet
Proper Disposal of Ethidium Bromide
CHECKLIST!
2024 Lab Closure Checklist for Holiday Break
Contact Lab Safety
Email: labsafety@northeastern.edu
Phone: 617.373.2769