Laboratory Move and Closeout Procedure

There are chemicals and other materials to move or dispose of, decontamination of the lab space and lab equipment, getting the equipment to its new space, all while keeping the safety of lab personnel and environmental health as a paramount concern. This app for Laboratory Move and Closeout Procedure will be an asset to laboratory personnel who are moving a lab. Different sections of the app will guide a though different moving scenarios - whether it be internally in the same facility, in another building on the same property, or another location entirely. Each section will guide users on how to move lab equipment safely as well as relocate chemicals, biological materials, or radioactive materials. A special section is dedicated to the disposal of hazardous waste, hazardous chemicals, and disposal of lab equipment. Procedures for cleaning up the lab space, including cleaning of biosafety cabinets, storage cabinets and containers, and work surfaces are also included. At the end of the move, a final walk-through of the lab may be conducted with lab personnel and a principal investigator.