Research Compliance and Safety

All faculty, principal investigators, staff, students, and volunteers who will be working in a research laboratory must complete safety training prior to beginning their lab research. Those using radioactive materials must also attend training prior to beginning their work; the radioactive training must be completed annually.

For information on any of the training sessions listed below, or to set up specialized training, contact Environmental Health & Safety at 330-672-1950 or ehs@kent.edu

Research training areas include:

• OSHA Laboratory Safety - includes chemical safety and chemical spills.
• Radioactive Materials Training - includes ionizing radiation fundamentals, radiation training for non-radiation workers, and regulatory requirements.
• Biosafety Training - safe work practices in a biological lab.