Training Opportunities and Requirements
The following table includes a list of the current and upcoming chemical and lab safety training courses available. Check the training schedule to see when the course is offered next.
Course Name | Required to Complete Training | Frequency | Course Offering |
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Introduction to Chemical and Lab Safety | Personnel working in a laboratory, and/or conducting experiments involving chemical that presents hazards such as toxicity and other health hazards, flammability, reactivity and others. | 4 years | Classroom |
Hazardous Waste | Laboratory personnel performing work that generate hazardous chemical waste |
Annual |
Classroom (first time) Online (refresher) |
Lab Safety Training for Area Campus | Supplemental training for lab personnel who work in the laboratory and students who perform experiments as part of their course work. This training is in addition to hands-on lab-specific training provided by their supervisor. | Annual for Lab personnel, every start of the semester for students. | |
HF (Hydroflouric acid) Hazard and Risk Awareness |
Laboratory personnel needing authorization to work with HF and all others who access the laboratory where HF is stored and/or used. IMPORTANT! To be authorized to work with HF, lab personnel must:
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Every 2 years |
In addition to providing HF Hazard and Risk Awareness lecture, EH&S provides on-site hazard and risk assessment, SOP review and planning for safe use of HF. EH&S verifies that all required fume hood, PPE, first aid kit, and spill kit for HF use are available. Request lecture and/or consultation by calling 803-777-7650 |
Handling of Compressed gases | Laboratory personnel conducting experiments involving compressed gases | 2 years | Coming soon |
Planning and providing Lab-specific safety training | Principal Investigator and lab managers who provide daily oversight for lab group members | 4 years | Coming soon |