Laboratory and Research

The laboratory safety program minimizes the risk of injury or illness to laboratory workers. 

It ensures employees and students are trained and equipped with the information and equipment to work safely in the laboratory. 

EHS provides support and guidance to faculty, staff, laboratory supervisors and managers, students, and other Arizona State University community members. We assist with the development and implementation of appropriate lab safety practices and procedures. In this section, you will find supporting documents and information to accomplish this mission in your laboratory.

A laboratory is a facility or room where potentially hazardous chemicals, biological agents, or sources of energy are used and scientific experimentation, research, or education occurs. See policy EHS 104. Each laboratory at ASU is required to complete a laboratory registration with EHS and renew annually.