The UF Notice Boards provide information regarding the hazards present beyond the specific door. The Notice Boards are divided into four sections: contact information, entry requirements, hazards present, and additional information including exit requirements.
PPE Requirements
ANSI rated eye protection specific to the hazards present.
Full Coverage Skin Protection – Clothing that covers midriff, back, and shoulders; Legs fully covered to the ankles.
Full coverage shoes.
Prohibited in the Lab
No food or drink in the lab
No smoking in the lab
Hazard Warnings
Biohazard Warning – Biohazardous materials are present in the lab. Biosafety level indicates containment requirements. Biosafety Levels – UF | EHS
Cryogenic Materials Hazard – liquid nitrogen, etc., is present in the lab. Tissue freezing, cold burns and frostbite are possible.
Recombinant Materials Hazard – Can pose biohazard risks including unintended replication, pathogenicity, environmental release, and genetic stability issues. Recombinant & Synthetic Nucleic Acids – UF | EHS
Electric Shock Hazard – can occur when a person comes in contact with energized equipment causing burns, muscle spasms, cardiac arrest, or death.
Laser Safety Hazard – Lasers are present in this lab and includes both direct beam hazards to eyes and skin, and non-beam hazards such as fire, toxic fumes, and equipment-related risks. Laser Safety – UF | EHS
Magnetic Hazard – Includes magnetic field hazards and physical hazards from the “missile effect” or striking hazard of magnetic objects entering the magnetic field gradient.
Radioactive Hazard – Exposure to ionizing radiation can damage living cells, increase cancer risk, and cause acute or chronic health effects depending on dose and exposure type. Radiation Safety – UF | EHS
UV Light Hazard – can cause skin cancer, premature aging, sunburn, and eye damage such as cataracts, while artificial UVC sources (e.g., germicidal lamps) can injure skin and eyes on contact.
Allergen Hazards – substances that can trigger allergic reactions or other hypersensitivity responses in sensitive individuals, ranging from mild symptoms to life‑threatening anaphylaxis. Animal Contact Program – UF | EHS
Plant Biocontainment Level – biological substances or organisms associated with plants that can threaten human health, other living organisms, or the environment. Plant Research – UF | EHS
Arthropod Containment Level – Research involving flying insects. Research Involving Flying Insects – UF | EHS
GHS Pictograms – Additional information can be found at Hazard Communication – UF | EHS
Emergency Call List Privacy
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 Hazard Notification sign. If “Privacy contact on file with EH&S” is selected as “Yes”, responsible parties are ensuring that the appropriate contact information has been submitted to EH&S. In case of an emergency, contact EH&S or UPD.
Instructions on posting lab signage can be accessed here Lab Signage – UF | EHS