Decontamination of Laboratory Equipment Checklist

When the equipment is going to be transferred, recycled, disposed of, or transported for repair, it will need to undergo a deep cleaning, disinfection and decontamination process. This app for a Decontamination of Laboratory Equipment Checklist will outline the process needed to decontamination of laboratory equipment. The app will outline a process for what specifically needs thorough cleaning and decontamination, and how to clean the equipment. For example, a biological safety cabinet, incubator, growth chamber, refrigerator/freezer, etc., may need more detailed cleaning than other items. Surfaces of all the equipment should be washed with warm soapy water, then cleaned with a chemical agent that is effective against the agent on the equipment or surfaces. A tag should be placed on the decontaminated equipment so that other personnel are advised to no longer use that piece of equipment. When cleaning or using chemical agents during the sterilization process, laboratory personnel should wear personal protective equipment to avoid the risk of exposure to hazardous materials.