When is Equipment decontamination Necessary?

Laboratory equipment must be decontaminated when it is:

• part of a laboratory decommissioning process,
• being removed from service and/or stored – whether temporarily or permanently,
• leaving the University of Florida,
• moving to another laboratory or building on any UF campus, or
• being released to UF Surplus Property or otherwise disposed of in a proper manner.

Equipment Decontamination Process

• Decontaminate the lab equipment in a manner appropriate for the hazards or potential hazards:
  • Chemical Hazards will be removed from equipment and surfaces using soap and water.
  • Biological Hazards will be removed from equipment and surfaces using a 10% bleach solution, 30-minute contact time, and all bleach residue removed with ethanol or IPA. Alternatively, you may use an EPA-registered disinfectant following the required contact time.
  • Radiation Hazard will need to be assessed by the Radiation Safety Office. Never remove a radiation hazard sticker without authorization from the Radiation Safety Office. Please contact the RSO at 352-392-1589 or rso@ufl.edu for more information.
• Complete the UF Equipment Decontamination Form. The Principal Investigator or supervisor will automatically be notified for approval.
• Once approved by EH&S, your Department’s property custodian will automatically receive a copy.
• Maintain a copy of the signed form in your records.