Consider contingency planning to protect your experiments and research, and to prevent potential problems. Review and verify that the Emergency Action Plan for your DLC is up to date. Be sure to provide the Safety Office with the name and contact information for your unit's Y2K transition coordinator. Determine what level staffing is necessary, and who the personnel will be. Determine if the personnel will actually be on duty or on call.
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It is essential that all DLCs review the contact names listed on the existing cards, and transfer or update the information onto the new card and copy the Safety Office. Evaluate any and all continuous processes for failure risks and potential problems. Consider whether your lab needs to acquire dry ice if you suspect storage issues related to hazardous materials or potentially infectious materials. Solicit the help of your chemical hygiene officer, safety coordinator or emergency action plan coordinator in conducting a walk-through of all key areas before the close of business on Thursday, Dec. 30. Call for hazardous waste pickup ahead of time.