Environmental Health and Safety

SDSU Biosafety Manual

San Diego State University
BIOHAZARD CONTROL PROGRAM

Part XVII:
Laboratory Moves

A. DISPOSAL AND DECONTAMINATION OF BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE

B. MOVING THE BIOSAFETY CABINET

The process of relocating a laboratory requires planning, lots of work and concludes with a laboratory clearance inspection by EHS. It is important that the laboratory is safe for custodians to clean, contractors to work in and for the next group of laboratory personnel to occupy.

A. DISPOSAL AND DECONTAMINATION OF BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE

In preparation for moving, observe the following guidelines:

• Label ALL biohazardous waste red bags and sharps containers.
  
  
• Dispose of ALL biohazardous waste red bags and sharps containers by means of contract waste hauler.
  
  
• EHS personnel will NOT pick-up biohazardous waste except in unusual situations.
  
  
• Chemically disinfect liquid biohazardous waste.
  
  
• Autoclave liquid biohazardous waste and dispose of down the drain.
  
  

B. MOVING THE BIOSAFETY CABINET

• Disinfect all BSC work surfaces prior to moving the BSC to a new facility. BSCs used for work with pathogenic organisms may require paraformaldehyde decontamination before being moved. Contact EHS at 619-594-2865 for instructions.
  
  
• Each BSC must be recertified for correct airflow and filter integrity after it has been moved and placed in its final location. Call EHS for certification contractor information.