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BIO01
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Def/Violation
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Disinfectant containers are not appropriately labeled (name, made/mfg. date and expiration date). Expired disinfectants are in use.
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257 / Morrison Life Sciences Research Center
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Durable containers with working solutions of disinfectants must be labeled with the chemical name (and concentration if applicable), solution preparation or manufacture date, and the expiration date. Refer to
the EHS SOP "Chemical Disinfectants for Biohazardous Materials" for more information. (https://ehs.unl.edu/sop/s-bio-disinfectants.pdf) Properly dispose of expired disinfectants. Most working solutions
of disinfectants can be disposed of down the drain, but refer to the EHS Sewer Disposal List SOP prior to disposal.
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Bleach and ethanol disinfectant containers have no made or expiration dates marked on them. Lab worker indicates that they are refilled every week so they are never in danger of becoming expired.
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04/17/2024
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BIO03
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Item of Concern
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A biohazardous spill kit is not available in the lab or is not appropriately stocked. Spills and contaminated surfaces and equipment are not appropriately cleaned and decontaminated.
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257 / Morrison Life Sciences Research Center
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Please replace the missing components of the biohazard spill kit. The missing components include: Nitrile or latex gloves (multiple pairs), lab coat or disposable gown, safety glasses, surgical mask or face shield, Biohazard bags,
disinfectant, tongs, small broom with dustpan, signage to post when cleaning up and a copy of spill cleanup procedures.
Additional guidance on clean-up of spills of biohazardous materials as well as a complete list of minimum spill kit components can be found in the EHS SOP
Spill and Exposure Response for Biohazardous Materials (https://ehs.unl.edu/sop/s-bio-spill_%26_exposure_response.pdf)
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Biohazard spill kit contains absorbent. Lab has all other items around the lab, but in the event of an emergency, it is ideal to have all clean up items in one location to make the process easier.
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