Equipment Transfer
- Relocating equipment from one lab to another within Tulane.
- Moving equipment from a Tulane location to a non-Tulane location.
- Disposing of equipment.
Two important considerations govern any equipment transfer or disposal process:
- Safety and Environmental Protection: Ensuring that the move or disposal will not present any danger to personnel or the environment.
- Institutional Notification: Following appropriate procedures so that all necessary parties tracking the equipment within Tulane are properly notified.
Decontamination and OEHS Green Tag Requirements
Any lab equipment that is moved or disposed of needs to be properly decontaminated first.
The OEHS Green Tag
Depending on the nature of the equipment and how it is going to be handled, the item may require an OEHS green tag prior to being moved or disposed of. The Green Tag Requirement Flowchart can help determine whether or not the equipment needs to be green tagged
- The green tag essentially certifies that the equipment is safe to handle by non-lab personnel.
Green Tag Re-Issue Requirement
Please note that if the equipment already has a green tag, but the tag is old or if the equipment has been used after the tag was issued, the item needs to be decontaminated again, and the green tag re-issued.
