This manual outlines proper safety procedures for the use and disposal of chemicals in UAB facilities.

This guide details the requirements associated with using lead aprons in UAB facilities. This document also includes safety precautions associated with lead aprons, a listing of specific types of aprons, criteria for purchase, replacement or repair of aprons, and proper disposal of aprons after use.

This policy defines the classification/status of a UAB employee who may serve as a principal investigator on externally sponsored grants and contracts. This policy will also help OSP’s user community understand why, in certain cases, the PI of record for the funding entity may not be the PI of record for UAB. For example, on certain training or fellowship grants, UAB designates the mentor as the PI, whereas NIH designates the student as the PI.

This manual contains numerous policies pertaining to the General Health and Safety Management Program at UAB.

This manual describes the hazards and safety precautions associated with the use of lasers. A copy of this manual must be available in facilities using Class 3b or Class 4 lasers.

This document details specific biosafety guidelines for UAB laboratories and facilities that use biological agents.

This document details the safety procedures associated with the proper use and disposal of radioactive materials.

All laboratories and related support areas in all UAB buildings, facilities, and spaces shall be labeled with the name and after hours telephone number of the principal investigator and two alternates.

This guidebook contains information on the IRB and its relevance to UAB Investigators. Specific instructions on training, the review process and approvals are included in the guidebook.

This policy details requirements for the protection of human research participants at UAB.