Lab Safety Services

Spotlight Safety offers many lab safety services for organizations in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and academic research sectors. Many of our specialty services are listed below, but if you require any additional services, we would be happy to discuss your needs during a free consultation. Contact us using this form.

Even if we’re unable to fulfill your specific request, we will do our best to point you in the right direction. After all, safety is our ultimate goal! We look forward to hearing from you!

Lab Safety Services

Safety Program Assessment

General safety program guidance and expertise
Regulatory compliance review, including new facility, region, or process scope assessment
Job Safety Analysis, Gap Analysis, and Risk Assessments
Independent communication with regulators, as needed

Customized Training Programs

Specialized training programs for employees, safety officers, consultants, training coordinators, and company officials
In-person, web-based, and video conferencing training options
Documentation and training record maintenance

IBC Coordination and Protocol Review

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) needs assessment, based on funding sources, local regulations, and rDNA work
Assist IBC Chair with meeting scheduling and agendas
Conduct protocol pre-review, coordinate committee review, and lead post-meeting follow up
Develop formal meeting minutes and protocol approval letters

Regulatory Inspection Preparation

Assess organization inspection liabilities
Generate and implement inspection “playbook” to provide specific guidance on navigating regulatory inspection
Coordinate and guide “dry run” regulatory inspections to put the playbook into practice

EHS Permit and License Support

Controlled Substances Permitting (DEA and State)
USDA Import/Export Licenses
Radioactive Materials Licenses
Laser and X-Ray Registrations
Wastewater Permits
Hazardous Waste Generator ID Registration (EPA and/or State)

Safety Manual and SOP Review

Biosafety Manual/Exposure Control Plans
Chemical Hygiene Plans
Hazard Communication Plans
Emergency Action Plans
Radiation Safety Manuals
Laser Safety Manuals
Viral Vector Use and PPE Policies

Safety Culture Assessment

Survey employees at all levels of an organization to assess overall safety culture
Provide recommendations for improving safety culture in the “need” areas identified by the survey

Other Lab Safety Services

Chemical Inventory and SDS Management
Recordkeeping Review and Audit
Incident and Near Miss/Close Call Review

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