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I am a new researcher on campus, do I need to register with EH&S?
I am planning to do a research project involving one or more of the following, what do I need to do as far as EH&S is concerned?
I am a researcher on campus who will be doing SCUBA diving as part of my research. Do I need a physical before performing my research?
I am a researcher on campus who will be using vertebrate animals in my research. Do I need a physical before performing my research?
I need to dispose of some waste in my lab, whom do I contact?

I am a new researcher on campus, do I need to register with EH&S?

Environmental Health & Safety asks that as a new researcher you introduce yourself to us by filling out a Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1) so that we can determine your safety needs and what further involvement you will need from EH&S.

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I am planning to do a research project involving one or more of the following, what do I need to do as far as EH&S is concerned?
- Etiologic/Select Agents
  
  If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1), the Select Agents Registration Form (EHS 7-1), and contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374.
  
  If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to fill out the Etio/Select Agents Registration Update Form (EHS 7-6) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374.
- Recombinant DNA
  
  If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374.
  
  If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to fill out the Recombinant DNA Registration Update Form (EHS 7-7) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374.
- Human cell lines or blood
  
  If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374.
  
  If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374.
- Controlled Substances
  
  If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1), follow the steps outlined in Controlled Substance Licensing Information, and contact the Laboratory Safety Office at 644-8916.
  
  If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to follow the steps outlined in Controlled Substance Licensing Information and contact the Laboratory Safety Office at 644-8916.
- Radioactive materials
  
  If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1), fill out the Proposal to use Radioactive Materials (EHS 10-1), and contact the Radiation Safety Office at 644-8801.
  
  If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to fill out the Proposal to use Radioactive Materials (EHS 10-1) and contact the Radiation Safety Office at 644-8801.
- Hazardous Chemicals
  
  If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1), attach a current Chemical Inventory (EHS 8-1), and contact the Chemical Safety Office at 644-7682.
  
  If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to send a current Chemical Inventory (EHS 8-1), and contact the Chemical Safety Office at 644-7682.
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I am a researcher on campus that will be doing SCUBA diving as part of my research. Do I need a physical before performing my research?

Yes. You need to enroll in the Medical Monitoring Program for individuals wishing to SCUBA dive as part of his/her research. To do so, fill out the Registration to Use SCUBA Diving in Research form (EHS 6-2) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374.

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I am a researcher on campus who will be using vertebrate animals in my research. Do I need a physical before performing my research?

Yes. You need to enroll in the Medical Monitoring Program for Vertebrate Animal Users. To do so, fill out the Medical Monitoring for Vertebrate Animal Users Form (EHS 7-2) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374.

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I need to dispose of some waste in my lab, whom do I contact?
- For Biological Waste fill out a pickup request form or contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374.
- For Chemical Waste fill out a pickup request form or contact the Chemical Safety Office at 644-7682.
- For Radioactive Waste fill out a pickup request form or contact the Radiation Safety Office at 644-8801.
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	Tools and Information Researcher FAQ Environmental Issues Forms Principal Investigator Registration Registration to Use SCUBA Diving in Research Animal Reserarch Proposal Registration pdf format doc format pdf format doc format pdf format doc format			I am a new researcher on campus, do I need to register with EH&S? I am planning to do a research project involving one or more of the following, what do I need to do as far as EH&S is concerned? Etiologic/Select Agents Recombinant DNA Human cell lines or blood Controlled Substances Radioactive materials Hazardous Chemicals I am a researcher on campus who will be doing SCUBA diving as part of my research. Do I need a physical before performing my research? I am a researcher on campus who will be using vertebrate animals in my research. Do I need a physical before performing my research? I need to dispose of some waste in my lab, whom do I contact? I am a new researcher on campus, do I need to register with EH&S? Environmental Health & Safety asks that as a new researcher you introduce yourself to us by filling out a Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1) so that we can determine your safety needs and what further involvement you will need from EH&S. Back to the index of Frequently Asked Questions I am planning to do a research project involving one or more of the following, what do I need to do as far as EH&S is concerned? Etiologic/Select Agents If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1), the Select Agents Registration Form (EHS 7-1), and contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374. If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to fill out the Etio/Select Agents Registration Update Form (EHS 7-6) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374. Recombinant DNA If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374. If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to fill out the Recombinant DNA Registration Update Form (EHS 7-7) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374. Human cell lines or blood If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374. If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374. Controlled Substances If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1), follow the steps outlined in Controlled Substance Licensing Information, and contact the Laboratory Safety Office at 644-8916. If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to follow the steps outlined in Controlled Substance Licensing Information and contact the Laboratory Safety Office at 644-8916. Radioactive materials If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1), fill out the Proposal to use Radioactive Materials (EHS 10-1), and contact the Radiation Safety Office at 644-8801. If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to fill out the Proposal to use Radioactive Materials (EHS 10-1) and contact the Radiation Safety Office at 644-8801. Hazardous Chemicals If you have never registered with EH&S before, you will need to fill out the Principal Investigator Registration Form (EHS 6-1), attach a current Chemical Inventory (EHS 8-1), and contact the Chemical Safety Office at 644-7682. If you have already registered with EH&S, you will need to send a current Chemical Inventory (EHS 8-1), and contact the Chemical Safety Office at 644-7682. Back to the index of Frequently Asked Questions I am a researcher on campus that will be doing SCUBA diving as part of my research. Do I need a physical before performing my research? Yes. You need to enroll in the Medical Monitoring Program for individuals wishing to SCUBA dive as part of his/her research. To do so, fill out the Registration to Use SCUBA Diving in Research form (EHS 6-2) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374. Back to the index of Frequently Asked Questions I am a researcher on campus who will be using vertebrate animals in my research. Do I need a physical before performing my research? Yes. You need to enroll in the Medical Monitoring Program for Vertebrate Animal Users. To do so, fill out the Medical Monitoring for Vertebrate Animal Users Form (EHS 7-2) and contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374. Back to the index of Frequently Asked Questions I need to dispose of some waste in my lab, whom do I contact? For Biological Waste fill out a pickup request form or contact the Biological Safety Office at 644-5374. For Chemical Waste fill out a pickup request form or contact the Chemical Safety Office at 644-7682. For Radioactive Waste fill out a pickup request form or contact the Radiation Safety Office at 644-8801. Back to the index of Frequently Asked Questions