Follow the steps to fill out the checklist seamlessly.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Georgia State University Laboratory Decommissioning Checklist. This will enable you to open the form in your online editing environment.
2. Begin filling in the laboratory location in the designated space provided at the top of the form.
3. Enter the principal investigator's name in the appropriate section to identify the responsible person for the laboratory.
4. Fill in the expected departure date to indicate your timeline for decommissioning.
5. For the initial and final walk-through checks, mark the appropriate boxes to confirm completion of these inspections.
6. In the comments section, provide any relevant notes or observations regarding the decommissioning process.
7. Proceed to the section on chemicals, ensuring all chemicals and containers are correctly labeled, initialed, and dated, following the detailed instructions provided.
8. Make arrangements for the electronic transfer of chemicals using Chematix and schedule hazardous waste pick-up via the same platform.
9. Return gas cylinders to their respective vendors as specified.
10. Complete surface cleaning and decontamination for all benchtop surfaces, sinks, fume hoods, and storage cabinets.
11. Remove all materials from refrigerators and freezers, ensuring proper disposal.
12. Ensure that all glassware and lab equipment are cleaned and decontaminated.
13. If applicable, refer to the Radiation Safety Program for the disposal of radioactive materials.
14. Contact Research and Environmental Safety Programs for the proper disposal of biological materials, including pharmaceuticals and controlled substances.
15. Ensure that needles and syringes are placed in a sharps container for disposal as regulated medical waste.
16. Verify that all biological waste is packaged and disposed of correctly.
17. Confirm that all equipment, specifically refrigerators, have been properly decontaminated, and document the decontamination details in the comments section.
18. Once all sections are completed, have the principal investigator sign and date the checklist.
19. If required, have the safety officer sign and date the form to complete the process.
20. Finally, save your changes, download, print, or share the completed checklist as needed.

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