New Researcher Lab Assessment

Investigator Information

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Biological

If yes is checked, a space will be provided to include comments and list the materials that will be worked with in the lab.

Will you be working with recombinant materials (e.g. rDNA, transgenic animals or plants)?*
Will you be working with non-recombinant animals, animal parts or tissues?*
Will you be working with human or primate blood, cells or tissues?*
Will you be working with Biosafety Level 1 or Level 2 agents?*
Will you be working with CDC/USDA select agents or toxins?*

Chemical

If yes is checked, a space will be provided to include comments and list the materials that will be worked with in the lab.

Will gas cylinders be used in the lab(s)?*
Will you be using cryogenic liquids such as liquid nitrogen or other cryogen?*

Laboratory Operations will need at least one month's notice to order a 230L liquid nitrogen dewar for cryostorage, etc.

Will you be using or synthesizing nanoparticles?*

Radiation

Will you be working with radioactive materials?*

DEA Controlled Substances

Do you plan to possess/use controlled substances that are regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)?*

Equipment

Do you plan on bringing or purchasing equipment capable of generating radiation (e.g. X-ray machines)?*
Do you plan on bringing or purchasing equipment with Class IIIB or Class IV lasers?*
Does the lab require a chemical fume hood?*
Does it require shared or exclusive use of the fume hood?*
Do you plan on bringing or purchasing a biological safety cabinet for the lab?*

Please indicate how many you are bringing or purchasing.

Do you plan on bringing or purchasing a freezer (-80C or -20C) or refrigerator (4C)?*

Please indicate how many you are bringing or purchasing.

i.e. Electrical, space, special projects/research facilities, etc.


Animals

Are you planning to transfer any animals?*
Will you need access to a procedure room?*
Do you need a shared or dedicated procedure room?
Will you need a surgery room?
Do you need a shared or dedicated surgery room?

Technology Needs

Do you currently work with or would you like to work with restricted data (HIPAA, dbGaP, etc)?*
What volume of data does your research generate on an annual basis?*
Do you expect to share data outside the University?*
If Yes, with other University Researchers?
Do you intend to share regulated data outside the University?*

UA/PBC Policy Statement

All HW & SW Purchases are handled by PBC ITS. All UA Networked Devices must meet the UA Security Standards.


Additional Safety or Operational Concerns