Lab Access Policy

The purpose of this policy is to formalize a procedure for gaining access to laboratories to ensure that all laboratory users (post docs, visiting scientists, GRA, TA, M. Eng. students with stipends, and paid undergraduates) have received the required safety training.

Safety Training Requirements

• Laboratory Safety (EHS-LaboratorySafety) - required for all users of Engineering laboratories and shops
• ChemWaste (EHS-ChemWaste) - required for all users of Engineering laboratories and shops
• Additional safety training may be required before using specific equipment.

We understand that some laboratory users may only use office space or computer facilities in laboratories and may not intend to use chemicals. However, these students are in the laboratory space and are potentially exposed to chemicals and thus must receive the training.
All users of the Engineering laboratories and shops must receive the Chemical Safety for Laboratory Workers training.

Procedure for training:

1. Register for all EH&S Training (both classroom & on-line activities) via CU Learn:+
2. On the "Search Catalog" page, type the course number in the Search Catalog box (example: search for "2555" for lab safety training)
3. Make sure your choose the web-based training module, not classroom.
4. Once you have enrolled, click the Launch button to complete the training.
5. Make sure that you enroll and take both the Laboratory Safety AND ChemWaste courses
6. If you have previously completed these trainings, you do not need to take them again. Just make sure to complete the "Procedure for gaining access to the CEE laboratories"

Procedure for gaining access to CEE laboratories:

Proof of Training Procedure:

1. Login to the EH&S training site (CU Learn +)  if you aren't already logged in from completing training.
2. Select "All Learning" button
3. Highlight table containing completed training information and Copy (Ctrl+C)
4. Open new Word document and paste (Ctrl+V)
5. Save as your NetId followed by proof of training exp. "pjc32proof of training"

Email the following information to pjc32@cornell.edu:

1. First and Last name with Cornell Net ID
2. Number that appears on your Cornell ID card
3. Requested room numbers with an access end date (HLS B60, 160)
4. Proof of training