The Laboratory Safety division of the Environmental Health Safety and Laboratory Operations Department is responsible for the compliance of state and federal codes in the areas of biological, chemical, laser, and radiation safety as well as waste disposal. This EHSLO team coordinates laboratory safety inspections of all laboratories on campus as well as provides general laboratory, biosafety, blood borne pathogens, radiation, and laser safety training. In addition, the EHSLO team reviews plans for new and remodeled laboratory construction projects with Facilities Engineering and Planning, to ensure Rice University facilities continue to be a safe place to work and study.