Online retraining is done through your Canvas dashboard.
Laboratory Safety training fulfills retraining requirements for both Laboratory Standard and the use of regulated chemicals such as benzene, formaldehyde and methylene. During this training, you will learn about/review:
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulations that apply to university personnel including:
- 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication Standard
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z (PDF), Toxic and Hazardous Substances
- 29 CFR 1910.1450, Laboratory Standard
- Chemical hazards present at university laboratories and how to identify them;
- Other general hazards association with the campus;
- Exposure, exposure limits and protection from exposure;
- Basic laboratory safety skills;
- Handling of chemical and non-chemical waste; and
- Emergency procedures.
Who should train?
Laboratory Safety training is required for everyone who works in a laboratory.
In-person training
If you are a new laboratory worker or are more than a year out of date (Check your training), you must register for an in-person training session. NOTE: EHS is currently only using ZOOM for trainings until further notice. Preregistration is required for all training. Class sizes are limited, so make sure to sign up as soon as you are made aware of this training.
How to sign up for in-person training:
Use our quick and simple sign-up form to register for in-person training.
Online training
Those who have attended initial in-person or Zoom training may take advantage of our online retraining course. If you’ve already had training, you must retrain online each year.
How to sign up for online training:
All online training is done through Canvas. Log in and visit your portal to review your required training courses.