A hazard notification sign must be posted at all entrances to the laboratory identifying pertinent information such as emergency contacts, entry requirements, hazards present, and exit requirements.

EH&S is in the process of transitioning to a new Laboratory Hazard Notification sign that allows laboratory personnel to easily manage and update hazard information digitally, enabling real-time updates and reducing the need to contact EH&S for signage changes. If you need a new Notice Board, click the buttons below to download the appropriate hazard notification form (Excel file). The Hazard Notification for Radiation Labs applies to labs that use radioisotopes registered with the Radiation Safety Office. All other UF labs should use the Hazard Notification instead.

If you still have the older version of the Notice Board and are only in need of hazard stickers, please proceed to the Hazard Sticker section below.

Follow these steps to complete the Hazard Notification:

1. Download the appropriate Excel file above.
2. Open the Form tab in the spreadsheet.
3. Fill in the grey fields at the top of the page with your lab’s information. Include after-hours phone numbers for at least 2 individuals who can provide information about the lab in the event of an emergency.
4. In the Entry Requirements section, use the dropdown menus to select any required health assessments. If none apply, select “N/A.” If specific vaccinations are necessary, please list them here.
5. Hazards Present section: under each blank box, select one relevant hazard using the dropdown menus provided. All hazards present in LATCH must be identified in this section. To keep a space blank, choose “Select” from the dropdown.
6. If using the Hazard Notification for Radiation Labs, contact the Radiation Safety Office for the appropriate radiation stickers.
7. Print the completed Form in color on standard 8.5″ x 11″ paper (color printing is required).
8. Affix a sign at each entrance to the lab.
9. The Laboratory Hazard Notification sign must be updated on an annual basis.

If you need an acrylic sign holder, please request one via email by clicking here. EH&S will provide them free of charge.

Emergency Call List Privacy Form

The Emergency Call List Privacy Form provides an avenue to disclose emergency contact information privately, eliminating the need to publicly post phone numbers on the Lab Hazard Notification sign.  To maintain your emergency contact information private, please follow these steps:

1. Include each contact’s name on the Hazard Notification sign.
2. In the grey box titled “Privacy Contact on File with EH&S?” select Yes from the provided dropdown list.
3. Submit the the Emergency Call List Privacy Form to EH&S. Please note that this form must be re-submitted to EH&S annually.

Hazard Stickers

EH&S will continue distributing hazard stickers through the first quarter of 2025 for labs that still have the older version of the Notice Board. To request stickers, please submit the EH&S Sticker Order Form. Stickers will be mailed at no cost. If you need a new notice board, please download the Hazard Notification sign above and follow the instructions for the new system.