Lab Safety Training Information
Process for Hire/Rehire Paid Staff or Volunteers & Laboratory Safety Training
1. Download and complete a New Hire/Rehire Template and submit to Sherice Underwood (FAO) and your financial analyst (who will submit hiring request to Harvest).
New Hire/Rehire Template click here (PDF)
2. Harvest will send the new hire an email with Onboard appointment date (this could be 2-3 days from date they received the request).
3. Once the new hire has been onboarded, they are cleared to start work and will receive a NetID. Laboratory Safety Training information will also be given to them at their onboarding appointment (note: a background check is now required if new hire is to be issued keys and this could take a week or longer at present time).
4. If new hire will be issued keys, the PI will need to email a key request to emnadmin@ucr.edu (and Cc new hire) stating the room numbers and building for which they are requesting keys/fob to be assigned along with WSSP acknowledgement page signed by new hire, and the new hire will need to email their Lab Safety Training certificate to the EMN front office staff (emnadmin@ucr.edu ). Once all required docs/information is received, the front desk staff will email the new hire to set up a key pick up appointment.
Contact Sherice Underwood for assistance.
Lab Safety Training for Undergrad Students Enrolled in 197 or 199 Research Sections
If you are permitting a student to enroll in an undergrad research section for academic credit, they must complete the Laboratory Safety Orientation (Fundamentals) course and show you a copy of the training certificate before they can be allowed in the lab.
Training is completed online through the UC Learning Center (LMS).
- If the student has used LMS in the past they can go to UC Learning Center and login with their UCR NetID and password.
- If the student is new to LMS and strictly a student (and not a UCR current or former employee or volunteer) before they can log in for the first time, they can go to the UC Affiliate Access Tool, located in the lower left section of page, and create a profile in the system.
Please note: it can take up to two days for newly added profiles to be fully active due to the various data feeds and system updates involved.
Contact Estella Davalos for assistance.
More Information or Help with EH&S Training
Having trouble logging into the UCR Learning Center (LMS) or need help with training access and records?
click here for more information on EH&S Training or Help Logging Into Training
Contact Estella Davalos for assistance.
Lab Safety Training Important Contacts
PI & Laboratory Supervisors Responsibilities
Principal Investigators and/or Laboratory Supervisors have direct responsibilities for the safety of their workers. You may delegate specific tasks, but you can not delegate your supervisory responsibilities for safety.
Click here for more details from EH&S
For more information contact Laboratory & Research Safety at (951) 827-5528.
How to report a work related incident or injury
Employees should report an occupational injury to their supervisor immediately and seek medical care when necessary. Incidents must be reported within 48 hours of your knowledge of the event so that prompt and appropriate remediation can take place.
Submit an Incident or Injury report here
Contact Estella Davalos for assistance.
EEOB Laboratory Safety Officer (LSO)
Alan Brelsford, Ph.D.
Office: 951-827-5632Email: alan.brelsford@ucr.edu
Responsibilities:
- provides guidance on laboratory safety compliance and technical subjects
- coordinates or provides training on occupational health and safety requirements
- serves as liaison between the laboratory and EH&S in helping maintain safety and regulatory information, including Material Safety Data Sheets
- requests information and clarification on regulatory requirements from EH&S
- assists EH&S in evaluating program effectiveness
- assists in responding to any regulatory actions or investigations
MCSB Laboratory Safety Officer (LSO)
Ted Karginov, Ph.D.
Office: 951-827-3604Email: fedor.karginov@ucr.edu
Responsibilities:
- provides guidance on laboratory safety compliance and technical subjects
- coordinates or provides training on occupational health and safety requirements
- serves as liaison between the laboratory and EH&S in helping maintain safety and regulatory information, including Material Safety Data Sheets
- requests information and clarification on regulatory requirements from EH&S
- assists EH&S in evaluating program effectiveness
- assists in responding to any regulatory actions or investigations
EMN Department Safety Officer (DSO)
Estella Davalos, Administrative Officer
Office: 951-827-5904Email: estella.davalos@ucr.edu
Responsibilities:
- serves as serves as the focal point for administering the Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
- implementing the safety program to include training, safety partner registration, planning, inspections, records management, and hazard reporting
EH&S Who Do I call
A list of common questions and the programs people to contact.
EH&S Who Do I Call, click here
Contact EH&S for assistance.
Lab Safety Training Related Forms & Plans
Emergency Procedures Poster
Guide for New PI's and Supervisors
Lab Site Specific Training Checklist
Research Approval and Training Requirement List
Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)
UCR's Chemical Hygiene Plan provides guidance on working safety with chemicals in the laboratory, including administrative requirements and responsibilities, general safety precautions, and how to identify hazards and reduce risks associated with chemical use, handling, storage, and disposal in laboratories.
Click here to view UCR'S CHP
If you have questions, please contact EH&S Chemical Hygiene Officer at (951) 827-5528.
Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)
Laboratory Hazard Assessment Tool (LHAT)
Use the LHAT Tool to identify and communicate hazards present in the laboratory or research area.