Resources and trainings are separated into the type of lab or hazards associated with each type of lab. Find the category that best matches your lab and associated hazards.
Trainings
Laboratory Safety (refresher)
Required annually for all laboratory personnel. Department or group specific training is encouraged and can [...]
Laboratory Safety (initial)
OSHA required training for anyone working in a chemical laboratory: including principle investigators, lab employees, [...]
Hantavirus Awareness
Required training for individuals that may be exposed to rodents or rodent excreta. This course [...]
Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Training
OSHA required training for all employees (part and full-time) when occupational exposure to blood or [...]
Biosafety Level II/III
Required training for employees prior to work in a BSL II/III laboratories. Includes Blood Borne [...]
Biosafety Level I
Recommended for individuals working in labs with defined and characterized strains of viable microorganisms not [...]
Animal Biosafety Level II/III
Required training for employees prior to work in a BSL II/III laboratory. BSL laboratory design, [...]
Resources
Formaldehyde
A common chemical used in many labs as a preservative and disinfectant. Also a strong irritant, skin sensitizer, and potential carcinogen. [...]
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
Exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials can pose a risk of infection with bloodborne pathogens such as the Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B and HIV viruses. [...]
Biological Waste Guidelines & Procedures
Information regarding the classification of biological waste and how to dispose of it properly. [...]
Biological Spill Guidelines & Procedures
Suggested preparation to prevent and plan ahead for biological spills, and procedures for cleaning them. [...]
Trainings
Respiratory Protection and Fit Test
OSHA required for employees that will be wearing respirators during the course of their work. [...]
OSHA Specific Health Hazard Training
OSHA required training for employees that use materials that have specific OSHA standards. Specific standards [...]
Lead Safety
OSHA required for employees exposed to lead during the course of their work. Chemical characteristics, [...]
Laboratory Safety (refresher)
Required annually for all laboratory personnel. Department or group specific training is encouraged and can [...]
Laboratory Safety (initial)
OSHA required training for anyone working in a chemical laboratory: including principle investigators, lab employees, [...]
Resources
Incompatible Chemicals
The following is a quick reference of incompatibilities for many chemicals commonly encountered in the [...]
Flammable Liquids Storage Guidelines
It is recommended that all flammable chemicals be kept in an [...]
Liquid Nitrogen
Liquid nitrogen is inert, colorless, odorless, non corrosive, nonflammable, and extremely cold. Nitrogen makes up [...]
Lab Safety Audit
Laboratory self-audits provide an opportunity for departments, faculty, staff and students to foster a culture [...]
Particularly Hazardous Chemicals
A particularly hazardous chemical is a chemical substance and associated laboratory operation, procedure, or activity [...]
Chemical Handling Rules
The following rules should be used for all work involving chemicals. Accidents and Spills: Eye [...]
Standard Operating Procedure FAQ
What is a Chemical Hygiene Plan and Standard Operating Procedures? OSHA recognized the need [...]
Guidelines for Preparing SOPs
A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a set of written procedures explaining how [...]
Chemical Storage Guidelines
Storing chemicals in laboratories requires consideration of a number of health and safety factors. [...]
Chemical Spill Guidelines
In the event of a chemical spill, the individual(s) who caused the spill is responsible [...]
Chemical Hygiene Guidelines
The Chemical Hygiene Guidelines are designed to be used as a reference. The guidelines [...]
Chemical Hygiene Plan
All laboratories which use chemicals are subject to the OSHA standard 29CFR1910:1450, titled “Occupational [...]
Respiratory Protection
When chemical or biological agents are being used and there is not another means of [...]
Reproductive Hazards
Dealing with reproductive hazards in the workplace is an increasing concern. Chemical and biological [...]
Formaldehyde
A common chemical used in many labs as a preservative and disinfectant. Also a strong irritant, skin sensitizer, and potential carcinogen. [...]
Carcinogens
Carcinogens are hazardous chemical substances that cause cancer. Material safety data sheets (MSDS) are a [...]
Trainings
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
OSHA required training for anyone working with/on hazardous energy sources. Identification of hazardous energy sources [...]
Laboratory Safety (refresher)
Required annually for all laboratory personnel. Department or group specific training is encouraged and can [...]
Laboratory Safety (initial)
OSHA required training for anyone working in a chemical laboratory: including principle investigators, lab employees, [...]
Electrical Safety Training
Required training for individuals that perform work on or near equipment or circuits which are [...]
Trainings
Laser Safety Training (initial)
Required orientation for lab staff who will work with Class 3B or 4 laser equipment. [...]
Laboratory Safety (refresher)
Required annually for all laboratory personnel. Department or group specific training is encouraged and can [...]
Laboratory Safety (initial)
OSHA required training for anyone working in a chemical laboratory: including principle investigators, lab employees, [...]
Resources
Laser Safety
LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Lasers are devices [...]
Trainings
Respiratory Protection and Fit Test
OSHA required for employees that will be wearing respirators during the course of their work. [...]
Machine Shop Safety
This course is intended for individuals that use machine shop tools such as band saws, [...]
Laboratory Safety (refresher)
Required annually for all laboratory personnel. Department or group specific training is encouraged and can [...]
Laboratory Safety (initial)
OSHA required training for anyone working in a chemical laboratory: including principle investigators, lab employees, [...]
Resources
Respiratory Protection
When chemical or biological agents are being used and there is not another means of [...]
Trainings
Radiation Safety X-ray (refresher)
Required annual review for personnel (PI's and lab staff) who will continue work with X-ray [...]
Radiation Safety X-ray (initial)
Required orientation for lab staff who work with X-ray equipment. To request this training, please [...]
Radiation Safety Nuclear Gauge (refresher)
Required annual review for personnel who will continue work with nuclear gauges. To request this [...]
Radiation Safety Nuclear Gauge (initial)
Required orientation for personnel who will work with nuclear gauges. To request this training, please [...]
Radiation Safety Awareness
Required for staff who perform duties near licensed dispensable radioactive material, nuclear gauges, or X-ray [...]
Radiation Safety Authorized User Orientation
Required orientation for principal investigators who will work with licensed dispensable radioactive material and/or X-ray [...]
Radiation Safety (refresher)
Required annual review for personnel (PI's and lab staff) who will continue work with licensed [...]
Radiation Safety (initial)
Required orientation for lab staff who work with licensed dispensable radioactive material. To request this [...]
Resources
Radiological Safety
Utah State University is licensed to use radioactive materials and devices by Utah's Division of Waste [...]
Radiological Spill Guidelines
Promptly contact the Radiation Safety Officer if: 1 milli-Curie or more of radioactive material is [...]
Radiological Waste (Hazardous Waste)
Research is often made possible or enhanced by the use of radioisotopes. Some radiological waste [...]
Non-Ionizing Radiation and Radio Frequency (RF)
Non-ionizing electro-magnetic (EM) radiation lacks enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from their orbits [...]
Resources
Radiological Waste (Hazardous Waste)
Research is often made possible or enhanced by the use of radioisotopes. Some radiological waste [...]
Mercury Thermometer Replacement Program
Mercury thermometers are the single most common hazardous material emergency response incident on campus. If [...]
Hazardous Waste Storage Guidelines
All waste must be in a compatible container with a tight fitting lid. The EH&S [...]
Battery Recycling Program
All batteries contain heavy metals. Alkaline batteries contain corrosive liquids. All types and sizes of [...]
Biological Waste Guidelines & Procedures
Information regarding the classification of biological waste and how to dispose of it properly. [...]