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Safety Training
New Laboratory Personnel Training
To determine the minimal training needed for anyone who will be actively doing benchwork in the laboratory, two documents are suggested.
- SOM Training Requirement Document or here (PDF).
- UCD Lab Training Matrix (PDF)
Required lab/location-specific in-person training by the PI or a Designated Trainer
- Site-Specific Safety Orientation & Training Checklist for New Laboratory Personnel – review with trainer and sign
- Shriners Injury Illness and Prevention Plan – read and sign
- Shriners Emergency Action and Evacuation Plan – read and sign
- Lab Safety Plan (lab-specific and includes Biosafety, Chemical Hygiene, and Bloodborne Pathogens) – read and sign
- SOP: Working Alone – read and sign
- Any other laboratory SOPs specific to the position – read and sign
Required Online Training (see the Training Page for access information)
- UC Laboratory Safety Fundamentals course
- Laboratory Hazard and PPE Assessment tool
- Hazardous Waste Management and Minimization
Optional Training (see the Training Page for access information)
The specific classes needed is dependent on the position and will be determined by the PI/Lab Manager. All training, whether in person or online, must be documented. Some examples of online classes are:
- Animal Care and Use 101
- Proper Handling of Materials at Biosafety Level 1
- UC Davis Biosafety Level 2
- UC Davis Bloodborne Pathogens
- Safe Use of Biological Safety Cabinets
- Fume Hood Training
- Hazardous Material Handling and Storage
- Hazard Communication
- Controlled Substances
- Cryogen Safety
- Laser Safety
- Radiation Safety