- Assess your laboratory for hazardous materials and security risks.
- Develop and implement security procedures for your laboratory group. Train your laboratory group on the security procedures and assign responsibilities.
- Control access to areas where hazardous materials are used and stored.
- Close and lock laboratory doors when no one is present.
- Do not leave hazardous materials unattended or unsecured at any time.
- Limit laboratory access to those individuals who need to be in the lab.
- Escort guests to and from the lab.
- Approach people you do not recognize and ask if you can help/direct them.
- Know what hazardous materials are ordered and shipped to your laboratory.
- Take periodic inventory of all highly hazardous chemicals, biological agents/toxins, radioactive materials and controlled substances.
- Properly dispose of unneeded hazardous materials.
- Immediately report any missing inventory or suspected unauthorized access to university security.