Getting Started At UCI

New faculty researchers with assigned laboratory or research area(s) that may contain hazardous or potentially hazardous materials or processes are designated as Principal Investigators (PI). The EHS Coordinators work closely with PIs to set-up their area(s) to ensure regulatory compliance.

PIs are required to complete the following:

Step 1: Minimum Required Training(s) on UCLC within 2 weeks of start date

1. Safety Training Self-Assessment (STSA) (3 year).
   Please make sure that “Laboratory Safety Fundamentals” is listed under “Your Required Safety Training” on the final page of the STSA before you submit your selections. If you don’t see it listed there, click the “Modify Selections” button to make sure you have selected all the correct work activities that you perform.
2. Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (initial training), Refresher Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (every 3 years afterwards).

Step 2: Principal Investigator Orientation within 2 weeks of start date

1. Review PI Safety Responsibilities video.
2. Contact EHS School Coordinator to complete New Principal Investigator Orientation.
3. Review and sign PI Safety Responsibilities Checklist .
4. Create Laboratory Hazard Assessment (LHAT).
5. Obtain Personal Protective Equipment.

Step 3: Laboratory-Specific Research Requirements.

Specialized research require additional trainings and institutional authorization(s).

Step 4: Laboratory/Research Set-Up Consultation

1. EHS consultation(s) will be determined based on the hazards in your area(s). Contact your EHS Coordinator.

Step 5: Laboratory Safety Inspection to be completed within 6 months of start of research

New faculty in assigned area(s) that do not contain hazardous materials or processes are required to complete:

1. Safety Training Self-Assessment (STSA) (3 year).
   Please make sure that “Laboratory Safety Fundamentals” is listed under “Your Required Safety Training” on the final page of the STSA before you submit your selections. If you don’t see it listed there, click the “Modify Selections” button to make sure you have selected all the correct work activities that you perform.
2. Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (initial training), Refresher Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (every 3 years afterwards).

Step 2: Work-Specific Trainings assigned by STSA and Supervisor based on the specific hazards in your work area(s).

Faculty who work in assigned area(s) that contain hazardous materials or processes, including teaching laboratories, even if not working directly with hazardous materials, are required to complete:

Step 1: Minimum Required Training(s) on UCLC within 2 weeks of start date

1. Safety Training Self-Assessment (STSA) (3 year).
   Please make sure that “Laboratory Safety Fundamentals” is listed under “Your Required Safety Training” on the final page of the STSA before you submit your selections. If you don’t see it listed there, click the “Modify Selections” button to make sure you have selected all the correct work activities that you perform.
2. Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (initial training), Refresher Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (every 3 years afterwards).

Step 2: Work-Specific Trainings

Assigned based on the specific hazards in your work area(s) by STSA and Supervisor. Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Material Incidents may be required in your area(s).

Step 3: Hazard Assessment

Create or be added to an existing Laboratory Hazard Assessment for area(s).

Step 4: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Obtain applicable PPE based on your hazard assessment.

Step 5: Institutional Protocols (if applicable)

Faculty performing specific research must obtain applicable institutional authorizations.
Human researchers must submit an Institutional Review Board (IRB) application and complete human research trainings.

For questions, please contact your EHS School Coordinator.

New staff researchers joining Principal Investigator(s) research area(s) that may contain hazardous or potentially hazardous materials or processes are designated laboratory workers. Researchers that are designated by their Principal Investigator (PI) as the Safety Representative (SR) for the laboratory should contact their EHS Coordinator to complete Laboratory Safety Representative orientation. The PI and/or SR will add you to any applicable systems and institutional applications.

Step 1: Minimum Required Training(s) on UCLC within 2 weeks of start date

1. Safety Training Self-Assessment (STSA) (3 year).
   Please make sure that “Laboratory Safety Fundamentals” is listed under “Your Required Safety Training” on the final page of the STSA before you submit your selections. If you don’t see it listed there, click the “Modify Selections” button to make sure you have selected all the correct work activities that you perform.
2. Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (initial training), Refresher Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (every 3 years afterwards).
3. Hazardous Waste (once).
4. Hazardous Material Incidents Emergency Procedures (annual).

Step 2: New Lab Worker Site Specific Safety Training Checklist prior to starting work in the laboratory

Step 3: Review Laboratory Hazard Assessment (LHAT) prior to starting work in the laboratory

Step 4: Obtain Personal Protective Equipment

Step 5: Laboratory-Specific Research Requirements

Specialized research require additional trainings and institutional authorization(s).

New staff in assigned area(s) that do not contain hazardous materials or processes are required to complete:

Step 1: Minimum Required Training(s) on UCLC within 2 weeks of start date

1. Safety Training Self-Assessment (STSA) (3 year).
   Please make sure that “Laboratory Safety Fundamentals” is listed under “Your Required Safety Training” on the final page of the STSA before you submit your selections. If you don’t see it listed there, click the “Modify Selections” button to make sure you have selected all the correct work activities that you perform.
2. Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (initial training), Refresher Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (every 3 years afterwards).

Step 2: Work-Specific Trainings assigned by STSA and Supervisor based on the specific hazards in your work area(s).

Staff who work in assigned area(s) that contain hazardous materials or processes, including teaching laboratories, even if not working directly with hazardous materials, are required to complete:

Step 1: Minimum Required Training(s) on UCLC within 2 weeks of start date

1. Safety Training Self-Assessment (STSA) (3 year).
   Please make sure that “Laboratory Safety Fundamentals” is listed under “Your Required Safety Training” on the final page of the STSA before you submit your selections. If you don’t see it listed there, click the “Modify Selections” button to make sure you have selected all the correct work activities that you perform.
2. Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (initial training), Refresher Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (every 3 years afterwards).

Step 2: Work-Specific Trainings

Assigned based on the specific hazards in your work area(s) by STSA and Supervisor. Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Material Incidents may be required in your area(s).

Step 3: Hazard Assessment

Create or be added to an existing Laboratory Hazard Assessment for area(s)

Step 4: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Obtain applicable PPE based on your hazard assessment.

Step 5: Institutional Protocols (if applicable)

Faculty performing specific research must obtain applicable institutional authorizations.

Staff performing human research must submit an Institutional Review Board (IRB) application and complete human research trainings.

For questions, please contact your EHS School Coordinator.

New graduate student researchers that work in research area(s) that may contain hazardous or potentially hazardous materials are designated laboratory workers. Researchers that are designated by their Principal Investigator (PI) as the Safety Representative (SR) for the laboratory should contact their EHS School Coordinator to complete Laboratory Safety Representative orientation. The PI and/or SR will add you to any applicable systems and institutional applications.

Step 1: TANGO to Safety

Teaching assistant & new graduate student orientation (TANGO) is required for all new teaching assistants, graduate and masters students to prepare them for their roles at UC Irvine.

Step 2: Minimum Required Training(s) on UCLC within 2 weeks of start date.

1. Safety Training Self-Assessment (STSA) (3 year).
   Please make sure that “Laboratory Safety Fundamentals” is listed under “Your Required Safety Training” on the final page of the STSA before you submit your selections. If you don’t see it listed there, click the “Modify Selections” button to make sure you have selected all the correct work activities that you perform.
2. Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (initial training), Refresher Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (every 3 years afterwards).
3. Hazardous Waste (once).
4. Hazardous Material Incidents Emergency Procedures (annual).

Step 3: New Lab Worker Site Specific Safety Training Checklist prior to starting work in the laboratory

Step 4: Review Laboratory Hazard Assessment (LHAT) prior to starting work in the laboratory

Step 5: Obtain additional Personal Protective Equipment based on laboratory

Step 6: Laboratory-Specific Research Requirements

Specialized research require additional trainings and institutional authorization(s).

New graduate students in assigned area(s) that do not contain hazardous materials or processes are required to complete:

Step 1: Minimum Required Training(s) on UCLC within 2 weeks of start date

1. Safety Training Self-Assessment (STSA) (3 year).
   Please make sure that “Laboratory Safety Fundamentals” is listed under “Your Required Safety Training” on the final page of the STSA before you submit your selections. If you don’t see it listed there, click the “Modify Selections” button to make sure you have selected all the correct work activities that you perform.
2. Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (initial training), Refresher Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (every 3 years afterwards).

Step 2: Work-specific Trainings assigned by STSA and Supervisor based on the specific hazards in your work area(s).

TANGO to Safety

Teaching assistant & new graduate student orientation (TANGO) is required for all new teaching assistants, graduate and masters students to prepare them for their roles at UC Irvine.

Graduate students who work in assigned area(s) that contain hazardous materials or processes, including teaching laboratories, even if not working directly with hazardous materials, are required to complete:

Step 1: Minimum Required Training(s) on UCLC within 2 weeks of start date

1. Safety Training Self-Assessment (STSA) (3 year).
   Please make sure that “Laboratory Safety Fundamentals” is listed under “Your Required Safety Training” on the final page of the STSA before you submit your selections. If you don’t see it listed there, click the “Modify Selections” button to make sure you have selected all the correct work activities that you perform.
2. Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (initial training), Refresher Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (every 3 years afterwards).

Step 2: Work-specific trainings

Assigned based on the specific hazards in your work area(s) by STSA and Supervisor.Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Material Incidents may be required in your area(s).

Step 3: Hazard Assessment

C reate or be added to an existing Laboratory Hazard Assessment area(s).

Step 4: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Obtain applicable PPE based on your hazard assessment.

Step 5: Institutional Protocols (if applicable)

Graduate students performing specific research must obtain applicable institutional authorizations. Human researchers must submit an Institutional Review Board (IRB) application and complete human research trainings.

For questions, please contact your EHS School Coordinator.

New undergraduate students will be required to complete trainings based on their school curriculum.

Undergraduate researchers joining Principal Investigator(s) research area(s) that may contain hazardous or potentially hazardous materials or processes are designated laboratory workers. The PI and/or SR will add you to any applicable systems and institutional applications.

Step 1: Minimum Required Training(s) on UCLC within 2 weeks of starting in the laboratory

1. Safety Training Self-Assessment (STSA) (3 year).
   Please make sure that “Laboratory Safety Fundamentals” is listed under “Your Required Safety Training” on the final page of the STSA before you submit your selections. If you don’t see it listed there, click the “Modify Selections” button to make sure you have selected all the correct work activities that you perform.
2. Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (LSF) (annual).
3. Hazardous Waste (once).
4. Hazardous Material Incidents Emergency Procedures (annual).

Step 2: New Lab Worker Site Specific Safety Training Checklist prior to starting work in the laboratory

Step 3: Review Laboratory Hazard Assessment (LHAT) prior to starting work in the laboratory

Step 4: Obtain Personal Protective Equipment

Step 5: Laboratory-Specific Research Requirements

Specialized research require additional trainings and institutional authorization(s).

Step 6: Hands-on Laboratory Site-Specific Training by laboratory