The purpose of this page is to furnish faculty members with vital information regarding laboratory design, research safety considerations and administrative protocols associated with diverse hazardous operations frequently encountered in research laboratories. It is of utmost importance to comprehend and comply with these guidelines in order to uphold a secure working environment for both faculty members and their research teams.

A comprehensive compilation of all authorizations and applications potentially necessary for researchers at HKUST.

1. HKUST Safety and Environmental Protection Manual
2. Laboratory Design Criteria: Chapter 23: Laboratory Standards and Design Guide of the Safety and Environmental Protection Manual
3. Research Compliance Review Procedures for Research Involving Animals, Human Participants, Artefacts and Safety Hazards
   1. Request for the Completion Report for Safety Protocols
   2. Qualtrics Laboratory Self-Inspection Checklist
4. Administrative Requirements for Hazardous Operations
5. Research Safety and Management System (pending)
6. Center of Laboratory Supplies
   1. Chemical Stock Item List
   2. Chemical and Consumable Procurement Platform
7. Risk Assessment and Safe Operating Procedures
8. University’s Emergency Procedures
9. Safety Training
   1. Safety Orientation for Laboratory Users
   2. Mandatory Safety Training
10. Application Forms for Safety Programs
11. HKUST Procedures for Disposal of Chemical Waste
12. Request for Hazardous Waste Collection

If you have any laboratory safety issues, please contact us by email at safety@ust.hk or ext. 7229 or 6509.