This document provides an overview of laboratory safety training requirements for a new employee joining the Zaikina Lab at Iowa State University. It outlines that the employee must complete online safety training courses and review lab-specific standard operating procedures. The employee is assigned to work in rooms 2221, 2241, and 2241A under the supervision of Dr. Julia Zaikina. Personal protective equipment including lab coats, gloves and safety glasses must be worn at all times in the lab. Waste disposal procedures and what to do in the event of an emergency are also summarized.

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!