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Filling out the Unit Specific Plan Form is a critical step in ensuring safety and compliance in laboratory settings at Penn State University. This guide provides a structured method to complete the form accurately and efficiently, ensuring all necessary information is clearly provided.

Follow the steps to efficiently complete the Unit Specific Plan Form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Unit Specific Plan Form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by providing your investigator information. This includes the principal investigator's name, email, department, office address, office phone, and office fax. Ensure that all fields are filled completely.
3. List the laboratory or farm addresses where personnel work, ensuring to include all relevant locations.
4. Proceed to Section I, 'Research Overview', and provide a detailed narrative that describes the goals of your research and the experimental procedures performed in your work area.
5. In Section II, 'Chemical Safety', create an inventory of chemical agents using the CHIMS software. This must comply with University safety policy SY20. Assess the necessity of each chemical and note any carcinogenic compounds.
6. Continue through the chemical safety section by indicating your compliance with OSHA standards regarding carcinogens, hazardous chemical handling, and ensuring that all workers are trained in safe practices.
7. Complete Section III, 'Biological Safety', determining if research with BL2 agents or bloodborne pathogens is conducted in your work area, and confirm adherence to safety protocols.
8. Follow through with Sections IV to VIII comprehensively, addressing each specific safety area including radiation safety, animal-related hazards, physical hazards, and safety precautions in place.
9. Finally, upon completing all sections, ensure that the certification agreement at the end is signed by the principal investigator as well as all staff members involved, confirming that all provided information is accurate and that safety practices will be followed.
10. Save your changes, and choose the option to download or print the form for your records, or share it with relevant personnel as needed.

Ensure your lab's safety compliance by completing the Unit Specific Plan Form online today.