Safety Training

• Training must be completed on an annual basis 
• LSO(s) for each laboratory should keep an up-to-date training record for all students and post docs in their group 
• Mandatory training required by Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)
  • Incoming students will be trained in the beginning of the fall semester by EH&S and Human Resources (HR)
  • Laboratory safety training requirements
  • Chemical Safety
• Lab-specific training
  • Administered by PI or authorized group member
  • Laid out in SOPs
  • Records of training must be documented
  • EH&S courses pertinent to research conducted in lab (i.e. biological hazards, nitric acid, radiation, laser safety, regulated medical waste, etc.) 
• ELS 002 (Chemical Hazards) and ENV 001 (Hazardous Waste) are required annually by the Chemistry Department 
• Annual training requirements may be satisfied by one of the following:
  • Completing EH&S courses on Blackboard
  • Attending 4 safety seminars/workshops within the department, including Chemistry Safety Day seminars/demos