There are various types of equipment and materials that have restricted use, are hazardous, or have a higher safety concern. Environment Health and Safety (EH&S) provides guidance, and/or oversight for these items.
Materials and equipment that require EH&S notification are identified into two types’ notification or review and approval prior to purchase. When submitting any information to EH&S always provide the following as applicable
● Principal Investigator’s name ● Department ● End User contact information ● Locations of installation or use
Requiring Notification Only
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Equipment and Select Toxins |
Select Toxins, Flow Cytometers, or Bio printer |
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Lasers/Laser Systems |
All laser and lasers systems |
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Machinery and Shop Equipment |
Any machine shop equipment (ex. Lathes or saw), 3D printers, pallet jacks/lifts, cranes/hoists, welding equipment/torches, scaffolding, fall protection equipment, aerial work platforms, powered industrial vehicles, automatic external defibrillators. |
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Safety Equipment |
Safety Showers and Fume hoods |
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Requiring Approval Prior to Purchase
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Controlled Substances |
Purchasing is restricted and requires a DEA registration.
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Radioactive Materials and X-rays |
Order request without a LA# listed on request. LA#s are authorizations approved by Radiation Safety for use of Radioactive Materials |
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Regulated Equipment by Biosafety |
purchasing, relocating, or installing Biosafety Cabinets |
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Regulated Materials |
First-time purchases of any of the following pyrophorics, listed carcinogens, highly-toxic gases, dual-use materials, and any chemicals in excess of 20 L (5 gal) for a single container. |
