Section I:
Anyone working in the Electric Materials and Nanotechnology Lab is required to complete studying all documents listed on the following webpage:
Anyone working in the Electric Materials and Nanotechnology Lab is required to complete in-person Waste Handling Training course offered by the University Police and Safety Office:
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Section II:
Work-in-lab-safely Training:
- General introduction
What you need to know to work in a chemical lab: I, II, III
- Personal protection
The purpose of this training to make you work in the lab safely. You should know how to handle chemicals and operate equipment properly to prevent you from being injured.
Eye and Face Protection- Make lab safe
The purpose of this training to make sure your use of the lab will not cause any unsafe issues arising from, for example, explosion, fire, corrosion, water/gas leaks, etc.
Chemical Storage and Grouping
Storage of Flammable Liquids
- Waste disposal
The goal of this training is to make sure you know how to deal with chemical wastes correctly to avoid from causing any pollution to the environment and any harm to the health of you and others.
- Equipment and facility operation
This training is to get you prepared in operating the equipment and facilities involved in your research correctly and safely. The training will else include an on-site demonstration session and a test session.
Fumehood Guide
Centrifuge Use
Hydrothermal Reactor: 1, 2
Compressed Gas Cylinder: 1) How a regulator works, 2) The use of gas regulators, 3) Cylinder transport, 4) The meaning of cylinder colors, and 5) Cylinder safety.
- Electrical Safety
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Video: Sheri Sangji's Story - UCLA Chemical Fire
This video is to alert you to be aware of how important lab safety is and how terrible a achemical accident can be. So, please make sure you have read the SDS carefully before using a chemical.
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Record of safety training:
Everyone who is going to conduct experiments in the lab is required to finish the safety training. Please complete the Record of Safety Training Form below and return it to the PI or safety coordinator.
Download: Record of Safety Training Form