New and Updated Resources for Labs

New and Updated Resources:

• Emergency Evacuation Plans – Fire and Life Safety has migrated from the old Site-Specific Fire Plans to new Emergency Evacuation Plans. The new plans are simpler and better align with NC Fire Code requirements.  For more information and to link to your building’s plan (including a map of the Emergency Assembly Point(s)), see our EEP page.
• Chemical Hygiene – Lab Safety has posted several new and updated Chemical Hygiene Program resources:
  • Updated Lab-Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan Template
  • Updated Training Checklist
  • New – standalone Annual Certification Page
  • New Guideline for Pre-Cast Polyacrylamide Gels
  • Updated Blank Chemical SOP Template
  • Updated Guideline for Formalin, Paraformaldehyde solutions and Paraformaldehyde powder

Also, FYI: The Lab Safety Recognition Program is open for Fall 2026 nominations!

Duke Occupational and Environmental Safety Office (OESO) is inviting nominations for the Fall 2026 Lab Safety Recognition Program to celebrate individuals who promote a strong safety culture within their lab. Nominations are open to all Duke research lab members until October 30th. For more information and a list of past winners, see our Lab Safety Recognition Program page.