University Lab Safety Manual

Texas Tech University is dedicated to excellence in the scientific laboratory.  It is the desire of Texas Tech that all campus laboratory activities are conducted safely to protect the health of employees, students, and the community.  To support this mission, the Laboratory Safety Program directed by the Department of Environmental Health and Safety strives to provide adequate laboratory safety resources to the University community.  

The Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM) is a compilation of Texas Tech University safety policies and procedures across scientific disciplines.  Its purpose is to serve as a singular laboratory safety resource for faculty, staff and students.  

The LSM consists of the Chemical Hygiene Plan, Biological Safety Manual, Radiation Safety Manual, Laser Safety Manual, Field Safety Manual, and applicable appendices.