Safety and Emergency Response
Laboratory Safety includes chemical, biological, radiological and physical hazards while working in the laboratory or field research. Various committees oversee portions of laboratory safety. Federal and State regulations require specific committees focused on certain hazards in some instances.
Chemical Hygiene Plan
NIU is transitioning to new laboratory safety software (CEMS). Registering your laboratory in the new system will create a Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) required for your laboratory. In the interim, you must have a copy (electronic or hard) of your current CHP available. (This was formally generated through infoEd). ORCIS can assist with creating the plan prior to CEMS becoming available to your department. Please see Chemical Safety for more information.
Laboratory Safety Committee
The Laboratory Safety Committee oversees general laboratory safety on campus.
Related Committees
- Institutional Biosafety: Recombinant DNA, biohazardous material including bacteria, virus to animals and plants and human blood/tissue
- Radiation Safety: Radioactive material use and X-ray machines
- Laser Safety: Oversees safe use of laser equipment in research
Laboratory Safety Contacts
- Lab Safety Manager
Michele Crase
815-753-9251
mcrase@niu.edu - Lab Safety Officer
Jim Gable
815-753-1610
jgable@niu.edu
Related Links
Critical Shutdown Operations Before Evacuation
| Type of Emergency | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Fire | Close doors and then leave |
| Medical | Stay at location |
| Terrorism/Threat | Close doors and then leave |
| Tornado/Weather | Close doors and then go to designated tornado shelter areas |
| Chemical Spill/Leak | Close doors and then exit the immediate area or exit the building to the assembly point if necessary |
Contact Us
Shannon Stoker
Director and Research Integrity Officer
815-753-2882
sstoker@niu.edu
Lowden Hall, room 103