First, step is to determine if the equipment requires an OEHS Green Tag.
Use the Green Tag Requirement Flowchart to determine this.
Biosafety Cabinets (BSCs): For relocating Biosafety Cabinets, please reach out to the Office of Biosafety directly, as they oversee the decontamination and tracking of all BSCs.
Specialized Equipment: If the equipment has lasers, x-ray generating, or is used with radioactive materials, please contact Clayton Smith at [email].
The following process must be followed for the internal relocation of equipment between labs or units within Tulane University.
If the Equipment Needs a Green Tag
Remove all materials from the equipment. If it is a freezer, it must be fully defrosted.
Decontaminate the equipment. Typically, this is done by wiping with 70% ethanol or 10% bleach.
Fill out the Equipment Transfer Form and email it to OEHS@tulane.edu with the subject line "Equipment Transfer." After receiving the form, someone from OEHS will come and tag the equipment within a few business days.
After the equipment is tagged, the lab/unit must submit an IT to Facilities to schedule the move. Note: There may be a charge involved for the move; please contact Facilities for more information.
If the equipment has a Tulane Asset Tag (barcode), notify the Materials Management Department to inform them of the new location of the equipment.
Important:
- Equipment that is not properly decontaminated or has materials inside will not be tagged until this is complete.
- The lab is responsible for decontamination.
- If the equipment already has a green tag but it is old, or if the equipment was used after the tag was issued, the equipment needs to be decontaminated again and the tag re-issued.
If the Equipment Does Not Need a Green Tag
The equipment can be moved, and OEHS does not need to be notified. However, if the equipment has a Tulane Asset Tag (barcode), you must still notify the Materials Management Department of the new location.
