Frequently Asked Questions

Submitting the Google Form will automatically send them to us at labinspections@mtu.edu

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Inspections will be scheduled based on priority of hazards, as well as time of last inspection. Please reach out to labinspections@mtu.edu with any questions.

Yes, they are. The PI/Lab Manager is ultimately responsible for safety in their respective lab spaces, so we are requiring their attendance in order to understand and correct any deficiencies found during the inspection.

Of course! We welcome students to come in and speak to the training you’ve provided for them, as well as continue to improve our laboratory safety culture across campus.

This is the list of questions that may be asked.

You can request an extension through LabcliQ. To request an extension on one or more corrective actions, click the dark-blue Extend button, enter a Requested Extension Date, and provide a reason for the extension request.

https://labcliq.com/l/michigantu is the website for LabcliQ. The Michigan Tech single sign-on feature should allow you to sign in with your MTU ISO. 

OSHA Laboratory standards outline the need for a Chemical Hygiene plan where chemical handling is a part of routine operations, which includes provisions for handling spills safely. A spill kit must be easily accessible to all staff and include necessary neutralizing agents for acids and bases, absorbents, or other chemical specific components and PPE to safely contain a spill. 29 CFR 1910.1450

Batteries (12V and larger) need a designated storage/charging areas need to be well-ventilated, dry, and cool and a minimum "safe distance" of 20ft away from combustible materials and/or gases. Follow all manufacturer's instructions for charging and maintenance. When not in use/charging, exposed battery terminals must be covered to prevent short circuits, fires, and potential exposure to corrosive chemicals.For Li-Ion guidelines, reference the Michigan Tech Li Ion Battery Research Fact Sheet. 1926.441

Every research space must have either (a) its own first aid kit with a clearly-visible sign, or (b) a clearly-visible sign directing people to a kit in a nearby, readily-accessible location. First aid kits should have unexpired contents appropriate to the kinds of hazards present in the space. MIOSHA-STD-08-3R6