Lab Safety Training for the Zaikina Lab

1. LAB SAFETY TRAINING
WELCOME TO THE ZAIKINA LAB!

2. GETTING STARTED
 Complete online safety training through https://www.ehs.iastate.edu/training
 Print certificates of completion and give them to the safety representative
Required Courses
 Print this form: Laboratory Check-In Form
 Initial all items that have been covered (won’t be totally completed before you enter the lab)
 Complete the Hazard Inventory Form
 Review all provided and recommended SOP/Training documents
Laboratory Safety: Core Concepts
Emergency Response Guide Video
Fire Safety and Extinguisher Training
Hazardous Materials Shipping Awareness
X-ray Safety Fundamentals
Laboratory Safety: Chemical Storage
Laboratory Safety: Spill Procedures
Laboratory Safety: Fume Hoods
Laboratory Safety: Compressed Gas Cylinders

3. ASSIGNMENT
 Supervisor: Dr. Julia Zaikina
 Lab rooms: 2221, 2241, and 2241A
 Offices: 2225 and 2235

4. LAB-SPECIFIC TRAINING
 You must be fully trained and authorized to use any equipment within the lab
 You are responsible for maintaining your work area as well as shared-use areas/equipment

5. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)
 Each piece major piece of equipment has a corresponding SOP
 It is expected that you review the SOP prior to equipment specific training
 Upon completion of training, you and the person in charge of your training will sign the respective SOP
to authorize you to use said equipment

6. WORKING ALONE
 You should not work alone in the lab under any circumstances
 If in the case of an emergency, you must agree to notify a friend/supervisor every 30 min (or other
designated time) to ensure your safety

7. SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS)
 All SDSs are stored at the group computer in 2225 Hach
 SDSs can also be obtained online at the manufacturer website
 Please review the SDS of any chemical you plan to use during an experiment

8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
 All necessary PPE will be supplied
 A lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses/goggles must be worn in the lab at all times
 Some equipment requires additional PPE
 This will be noted in the SOP

9. WASTE DISPOSAL
 Waste must be properly disposed of in accordance to Waste Disposal Guidelines
 All waste from within the glovebox must be allowed to fully oxidize in the Safe Oxidation Fume Hood
prior to disposal
 Once oxidized, the material must be placed into the small white plastic jars and properly labeled with an orange
waste tag
 You are in charge of your own waste
 Once your container is full place it into the Satellite Accumulation Area (SAA) under the fume hood
 Notify EH&S to come pick up your waste containers here
 Liquid waste must be poured into its respective jug in the fume hood in 2241 lab
 Plastic waste bags are provided for large waste such as contaminated paper towels, gloves, etc.

10. WHAT TO DO
WHEN
INJURED

11. EMERGENCIES
 The Emergency Action Plan is posted at the
entrance to both lab rooms
 Please review before beginning work in the
lab

12. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
 Please know the location of safety equipment and their function in the laboratories

13. THANK YOU
AND STAY
SAFE!