Documents

• Color Codes for Chemical Storage
• Emergency Eyewash & Shower Equipment Guidance
• Global Harmonization System (GHS)
• Hazard Communication Program
• Lab Respirators Notice
• Laboratory Safety Manual
• LSI Lab Safety Short Course
• Respiratory Protection in the Workplace Quick Reference
• Safety Equipment Program Information

Forms

• Safety Equipment Program - Request for Program Fund Assistance
• Laboratory Decommissioning Checklist
• Laboratory Materials Transfer Form
• Laboratory Decommissioning Clearance Authorization
• Laboratory Registration
• Texas A&M Equipment Decontamination Form
• Hazard Communication Training Record

How Do I

• How do I know which laboratory safety training to complete?
• How do I register for laboratory safety training?
• How do I request eyewash activation logs?
• How do I request No Food or Drink Allowed labels?
• How do I request Not Safe for Flammable Storage labels?
• How do I register or close out/decommission my laboratory?
• How do I decommission and/or prepare laboratory equipment for surplus?
• How do I safely store chemicals in laboratory?
• How do I get help with the purchase of safety equipment?
• How do I know if the fume hood in my laboratory is working correctly?
• How do I know my fume hood passed the certification test?
• How do I know my fume hood failed the certification test?
• How do I submit my chemical inventory?
• How do I dispose of chemical waste?

• BioRAFT 
• Chemical Waste 
• Chemical Inventory Program

Training Opportunities

Laboratory Safety

Laboratory environments often have many potential hazards, including chemical, physical, electrical, and mechanical hazards. Employees that will be working in a laboratory must complete Laboratory Safety Training (Online) – Train Traq Course #2114106 prior to being assigned any duties that could result in an exposure to any hazardous condition. To complete this course, follow the instructions for Online Training provided on the How do I register for laboratory safety training? page. For questions about this course, contact EHS at 979-845-2132 or at labsafety@tamu.edu.

Note: If working with hazardous chemicals, Hazard Communication training is also required. Hazard Communication Training (Online) – Train Traq Course #11020

Hazard Communication

Hazard communication (chemical safety), physical safety, and fire safety training for new/newly assigned employees must be completed prior to assigning any duties that result in exposure to hazardous chemicals. To register for this course, follow the instructions for Online Training provided on the How do I register for laboratory safety training? page. For questions about this course, contact EHS at 979-845-2132 or at labsafety@tamu.edu.

Laboratory Safety for Teaching Assistants – Train Traq Course #2111402 - is currently unavailable. For questions about this course, contact EHS at 979-845-2132 or at labsafety@tamu.edu.

Cryogenic Safety

This online course teaches safety precautions and hazards associated with cryogenic work, storage and transportation of cryogenic materials, and safety equipment to be in place for personal protection. To take this course, follow the instructions for Online Training provided on the How do I register for laboratory safety training? page. For questions about this course, contact EHS at 979-845-2132 or at labsafety@tamu.edu.