Welcome to Tulane's Research and Lab Safety Resources
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Tulane University is dedicated to fostering a strong culture of safety and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. This page provides information about our safety programs, training, resources, and support to help you maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient research environment.
If you need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at OEHS@tulane.edu.
Safety Programs
Laboratory Safety
Teaching Lab Safety
Chemical Safety
Hazardous Waste Management
Fume Hood Certification
Animal Handling Safety
Bloodborne Pathogens
Controlled Substances
Radiation Safety
Laser Safety
Department Safety Representative (DSR)
Safety Training
Proper training is a safety requirement for all personnel and is critical to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. Click here for more information on training requirements, available options, and documentation.
Resources
SciShield
Equipment Transfer
SOP Guidelines
Chemical Compatibility Guide
Chemical Spill Response
Fact Sheets
How to Create a Door Sign [video]
Shipping of Hazardous Materials
Labels
Click here for more information on proper labeling of chemical containers to ensure identification, safety, and regulatory compliance, and to download standardized labels for secondary containers, hazardous waste, and laboratory signage.
Policies and Documents
Chemical Hygiene Plan
Lab Decommission Policy
Hazard Communication Policy
Expectations for Research and Lab Safety Compliance - Memo
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
Key Contacts
For questions, support, or additional guidance, please contact our team:
- Hazardous Waste Management:
Alma Bartolome – Manager
Email: abartolo@tulane.edu - Controlled Substances/Safety Training/SciShield:
Marcel Charbonnet – Lab Safety Manager
Email: mcharbo@tulane.edu
- Lab and Chemical Safety/Fume Hood Certification:
Haylie Tucker – Lab Inspection Manager
Email: htucker@tulane.edu Radiation and Laser Safety:
Clayton Smith - Radiation Safety Officer
Email: csmith114@tulane.edu
Raquema Williams – Assistant Radiation Safety Officer
Email: rwilliams13@tulane.edu