Training

This is Department of Chemistry policy, however students of CHM 60500 should also follow INITIAL TRAINING instructions.

You said YES to the question "Does your work or research include laboratory use of chemicals?" (Or perhaps you have been directed here by an instructor of CHM 60500, Safety in the Chemical Laboratory.)

INITIAL TRAINING (before beginning work or research):

1a. Complete the HSI online course (Purdue - Lab Safety Fundamentals). Chrome is the recommended browser. NOTE: LSF training consists of several modules on the HSI learning platform. Once the required modules have been completed, either send a screenshot of your HSI Transcript OR send individual Certificates to Chemistry's Safety Coordinator (CHM 60500 students can also submit certificates to the course TA).

• All new workers in CHP-designated spaces need to complete the following:
  • University Laboratory Safety – Laboratory Safety
  • University Laboratory Safety – Working Safely
  • University Laboratory Safety – Analyzing Chemical Hazards
  • University Laboratory Safety – Developing and Using Controls
  • University Laboratory Safety – Analyzing Physical Hazards

(For annual recertification, you will be asked to complete the HSI Laboratory Safety Refresher & Hazardous Waste Disposal modules, plus any safety training modules specific to your research group.)

1b. Read Purdue's Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP), either the standard EHS version (PDF) or a version specific to your research group, as modified by your P.I. The Lab-specific CHP Training Form (Appendix A) only needs to be submitted once during your time at Purdue; a generic form (Word document) is also available (add your group's name and location).

2. Complete the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) online reading exercises for everything relevant to your lab, and follow all instructions (don't check the "welding shades" box!). Download and fill out the interactive PDF form, then print, sign, and submit.

3. Complete the BEP (Building Emergency Plan) training exercises. First view the Powerpoint slides, then print and fill out BEP certification form (PDF).

Print confirmation forms for 1a (LSF certificate of completion), 1b (lab-specific CHP training), 2 (PPE), and 3 (BEP).  Your signature and/or your supervisor's signature are required on some of these.  Keep a copy for your records.

The original completed forms OR digital copies are ultimately submitted to  the Safety Coordinator in WTHR 121.

ANNUAL REFRESHER TRAINING: Complete 1a (LSF Refresher & Hazardous Waste Disposal), 2, and 3 every year by June 30th, and submit signed forms to your supervisor or group safety representative (GSR). Your LSF certificate is good for one year, but submitting renewals and refreshers in the May/June window is the most convenient for everyone.