Return chemicals to their storage location and clean chemically contaminated surfaces after every workday.

Leaving the Laboratory After completing your work for the day, or anytime you leave the laboratory, remember to take the following actions: Stabilize your experiment, equipment, or process Decontaminate working surfaces and equipment as necessary Return chemical containers to proper storage locations Make sure chemicals in beakers, flasks, etc. are labeled Make sure all chemical hazardous wastes are placed in labeled containers in the satellite storage area of your laboratory Dispose of PPE and wash thoroughly You can get more information on managing chemical hazardous waste by taking the Chemical Hazardous Waste Management Training Program linked from the Yale University OEHS web site.