Lab Safety and Hazard Communication
Basic Training
Before beginning your operations here at Georgia State , first inform your self on the most basic and elementary information required to be successful in a laboratory setting.
EPA Lab Safety & Hazardous Waste Procedures
This training is required for all new personnel working in GSU Laboratories. It is a 2 hour seminar covering the basics of laboratory safety, emergency response, spill response & cleanup, and Hazardous Waste. (required by 40CFR265.16 (b)) Optional registration and class schedule at the Training registration page.
EPA Hazardous Waste Procedure Refresher
The EPA requrires annual refresher for "all facility personnel" of hazardous waste facilities. Each laboratory constiutes a facility. Environmental Programs is pleased to offer two options for complying with this regulation.
1. uLearn. uLearn (previously WebCT) is an online refresher course with a brief presentation on hazardous waste procedures at GSU followed by a short quiz. Registration available at the Training Registration Page .
2. A 30 minute seminar offered several times throughout the year. Optional registration and class schedule on the Training registration page.
Additional training is available at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute - "Knowing How to Practice Safe Science," laboratory safety training at:
http://www2.gsu.edu/%7Ewwwsaf/Occupational/o_training.htm Note: This course will take about an hour to complete.
Right To Know information and requirements can be found at: http://www2.gsu.edu/%7Ewwwsaf/rtk/index.html