EHSO guidelines for lab decommissioning: http://www.ehso.emory.edu/content-guidelines/LabDecommissioningGuidelines.pdf
Proper Laboratory Decommissioning:
- ensures that the vacated space is in a stable and known condition, safe for individuals unfamiliar with the laboratory to enter.
- reduces disposal costs associated with unwanted and unknown hazardous materials, and
- encourages sustainability through redistribution of unwanted, useable laboratory equipment and supplies.
Ultimate responsibility for preparing a laboratory to be safe and compliant lies with departmental management.
