This section is intended to be a resource for labs that are:
- Newly arriving to UMB,
- Soon to be departing the university, or
- Temporarily clearing their space for a specific purpose, such as prior to construction or floor cleaning.
Setting Up a New Lab
This page summarizes EHS resources that are often needed by new labs, as well as some common topics and questions.
Laboratory Clearance
The forms below contain instructions for clearance of lab space for cleaning, maintenance, or vacancy.
- Laboratory Maintenance - Removal of Hazards for Maintenance Services Instructions and Form
- Floor Services (including cleaning) - Laboratory Clearance for Floor Services Instructions and Form
- Vacancy (temporary or permanent) - Laboratory Renovation/Vacancy Clearance Instructions and Form
For EHS pickup of hazardous waste, please see the page on Hazardouse Waste Management.
Equipment Clearance
The form below can be used to clear equipment prior to recycling/disposal.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns, call the EHS main line at (410) 706-7055 or find individual points of contact on the following pages:
- Environmental Programs (Hazardous Waste Coordination)
- General Laboratory Inspections
- Biosafety
- Chemical Safety
- Radiation Safety