Laboratory Training for Students

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CSUDH is committed to maintaining a safe learning and work environment. One of the approaches that this is accomplished, is by offering students working in research labs or student assistants working in instructional labs on campus various trainings conducted by the Chemical Hygiene Officer.

All research students and student assituants on this campus are required to abide by federal, state, local, and university policies.

These trainings were established to help prevent incidents, accidents, illnesses and injuries; increase safety awareness; meet requirements of environmental, occupational health, and safety laws and regulations; reduce liability; and establish safety responsibilities for those students in research. CSUDH research student working in labs on campus are expected to be thoroughly familiar with their safety responsibilities, strive to follow safety practices at all times, act proactively to prevent accidents and injuries, communicate hazards to their supervisor, and be prepared for emergencies that may occur in the workplace.

P.I.s need to contact the Chemical Hygiene Officer through email for available dates/times for the training of their students.

Trainings

General Laboratory Safety

For: All students working in a research laboratory on campus

Training Frequency: Initial

Materials Cover: CHP, HAZCOM, Administrative Controls, Engineering Controls, PPE, GHS, NFPA, HMIS, SDS, Chemical Compatibility, Hazardous Waste Labels, Eyewash/Showers, Fire Extinguishers, Spill Control, Spill Kits, Etc.

General Laboratory Safety Refresher

For: All students who have already completed initial General Lab Safety Training

Training Frequency: Optional

Materials Cover: CHP, HAZCOM, Administrative Controls, Engineering Controls, PPE, GHS, NFPA, HMIS, SDS, Chemical Compatibility, Hazardous Waste Labels, Eyewash/Showers, Fire Extinguishers, Spill Control, Spill Kits, Etc.

Gas Cylinders

For: All research students handling gas cylinders in a research laboratory on campus

Training Frequency: Initial

Materials cover: Gas Cylinder Parts, D.O.T. Specs, Classification, Segregation of Cylinders, Identification of Contents, Storage, Transportation, Regulators, Regulator Fittings, Caps (Thick/Thread), Live Training, etc.

Bloodborne Pathogens

For: All students working with BBPs in a research laboratory on campus

Training Frequency: Initial

Materials cover: Definition of Pathogen, Biosafety, BSL-1, BSL-2, OPIM, Modes of Transmission (Direct/Indirect), Entry Points, Aerosols, Risk of Infection, ECP, Exposure Controls, Engineering Controls, Universal Controls, PPE, HAZCOM, Regulated Waste, BSC, Secondary Containers, Sharps, Work Practice Controls, Removal of Glove, Security, Spill Clean-Up, Exposure Incident, Etc.

Class 3B & 4 LASER Safety 

*in progress

Required By: All research students who work with a class 3B or 4 LASER

Training Frequency: Initial

Materials Cover:

Fire Extinguisher

For: All research students working in a laboratory on campus

Training Frequency: Optional

Materials Cover: Fire Triangle, Fire Types, Fire Extinguisher Classification, P.A.S.S., Use in Fire Extinguishers, etc.