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CT Department of Public Health (CT DPH) Forms & Checklists

All laboratories in Connecticut that work with known infectious agents classified as Risk Group 2 (RG2) or higher are required to register with the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH).

If your laboratory meets this criterion, it is your responsibility to ensure the lab is properly registered and operating in compliance with state biosafety regulations.

Need Help with Registration?

Contact the UCH Biosafety Office for an overview of the CT DPH registration process. Our team can walk you through the steps and help ensure you’re prepared for inspection.

Preparing for Inspection

To help your lab meet inspection standards, the Biosafety Office can provide you with the same checklist used by CT DPH inspectors.

  • General Lab Working with RG2 or Higher: Ask for the Laboratory inspection checklist.

  • Building B: Animal Labs at BSL-2 (ABSL-2): Ask for the ABSL-2 inspection checklist.

Note: You do not need to fill out the checklist—it’s provided as a reference tool to help you prepare.

Required Laboratory Postings

Ensure the following items are clearly posted in your laboratory space:

  • Emergency Plan & Spill Cleanup Procedures – A documented plan for responding to biological spills must be visible and accessible.

  • Eyewash Station Log – A log sheet must be posted near each eyewash station to document weekly functional testing.  If your lab is unoccupied for a period of time, that must also be logged on the sheet as NA

Training & Documentation

  • Training Documents: PI’s must maintain training records for all researchers in the lab.  This includes Laboratory Safety Training, annual refresher BBP training, and annual refresher BSL-2 training.  In addition, PI’s are required to take PI Biosafety & Biosecurity training every three years, provided by the CITI Program training platform.

  • Training Records: Please document all training—whether completed in-lab or via resources provided on this website. Records should be maintained and available for review.

Questions?

Contact the Biosafety Office for:

  • Registration assistance

  • Inspection preparation

  • Training materials and guidance

We’re here to support safe, compliant, and successful research operations.

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