Safety Workshops

Hands-on training

The Safety Workshop series is designed for ISU faculty, staff, and students (both graduate and undergraduate). This training series includes the following hands-on workshops:

  • Hazard assessments
  • Hazardous waste disposal and Regulated Materials Facility tour
  • Laboratory inspections
  • Safety data sheets
  • Standard operating procedures

Each workshop has a duration of two hours.

    • Hazard Assessment Workshop

      Join us for a comprehensive Hazard Assessment Workshop tailored for ISU faculty, staff, and students (both graduate and undergraduate). This interactive session refines your skills in identifying, mitigating, and controlling potential hazards in your lab. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your lab safety knowledge and practice!

      • Engage in practical exercises to apply hazard assessment techniques.
      • Work alongside your peers to discuss real-world scenarios and share insights.
      • Bring your Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols, or other relevant documents to conduct a personalized hazard assessment during the workshop.

    • Hazardous Waste Disposal Workshop and Regulated Materials Facility Tour

      Join us for an informative and interactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Workshop designed for ISU faculty, staff, and students (both graduate and undergraduate) working in laboratories. This training will cover best practices of hazardous waste management and provide hands-on experience to ensure compliance and safety.

      • Explore hazardous materials management techniques in your lab.
      • Sort various types of waste into proper disposal methods.
      • Fill out hazardous waste tags accurately.
      • Experience a guided tour of the Regulated Materials Facility at EH&S to see where your waste goes once EH&S pick them up.

    • Laboratory Inspections Workshop

      Enhance your laboratory safety practices by participating in our Laboratory Inspections Workshop, designed for ISU faculty, staff, and students (both graduate and undergraduate) working in laboratories. This course offers valuable insights in conducting effective laboratory safety surveys to identify potential hazards and improve safety compliance. 

      • Learn best practices for conducting thorough laboratory safety inspections.
      • Practice your new skills as you become the safety inspector and conduct your own self-paced safety survey within EH&S’ training laboratory.  

    • Safety Data Sheets Workshop

      Enhance your laboratory safety knowledge by attending our Safety Data Sheets Workshop, specifically designed for ISU faculty, staff, and students (both graduate and undergraduate). This interactive training will provide essential skills and knowledge for effectively managing chemicals in your workplace using safety data sheets. 

      Participants will in engage in activities focused on:

      • Chemical labeling
      • Safe storage practices
      • Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
      • Effective spill cleanup procedures

      Participants must complete the online Safety Data Sheets Training (Workday Learning).

    • Standard Operating Procedures Workshop

      Join us for a workshop on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) designed for ISU faculty, staff, and students (both graduate and undergraduate). This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create effective SOPs that enhance safety and efficiency in your workplace.

      • Understand the purpose and components of SOPs. 
      • Learn why SOPs are crucial for safety, compliance, and consistency.
      • Practice writing clear and concise SOPs tailored to your experimental needs.
      • Work on developing your own SOP using a specific example from your research.