Research Safety Training Requirements

Research student safety is vital for a secure and compliant lab environment. Proper training ensures students can recognize hazards and work responsibly, while accurate documentation demonstrates compliance and supports a strong culture of safety. For information or questions, contact EHS-RM x3550.

• Research Students

  If you are enrolled in an Independent Study, Capstone, Master's Thesis, or Master's Project course, follow the instructions below as part of your safety training. Once the listed requirements are completed, print or digitally submit all certificates and forms to your Principal Investigator (PI).

  1. Online safety trainings covering standard safety practices and procedures based on the type of work. See a list of CSU Learn courses.
  2. CI Specific Safety Information Form (PDF, 467KB)
  3. Specific hazard(s) and safety information training provided by your Principal Investigator (Faculty) and/or Staff. 
     • Laboratory Safety Training Documentation Form (PDF, 132KB)
     • Shop Specific Safety Training Documentation Form (PDF, 147KB)

• Research Volunteers

  For information and requirements of the CSUCI Volunteer Program, contact Risk Management.

  CI Affiliated Volunteer

  1. Adobe Sign - CI Volunteer Registration Form - must be completed and approved by EHS-RM prior to any trainings or work. 
  2. Online safety trainings covering standard safety practices and procedures based on the type of work. See a list of CSU Learn courses.
  3. CI Specific Safety Information Form (PDF, 467KB)
  4. Specific hazard(s) and safety information training provided by your Principal Investigator (Faculty) and/or Staff. 
     • Laboratory Safety Training Documentation Form (PDF, 132KB)
     • Shop Specific Safety Training Documentation Form (PDF, 147KB)

  Once all the listed requirements are completed, print or digitally submit all certificates and forms to your Faculty or Staff member. 

  Non-CI Affiliated Volunteer

  1. Adobe Sign - CI Volunteer Registration Form- must be completed and approved by EHS-RM prior to any trainings or work. 
  2. Online safety trainings covering standard safety practices and procedures based on the type of work. 
     • Laboratory personnel that will be handling, using, or storing chemicals or using laboratory equipment (including LASERs): CDC Laboratory Safety Trainings (PDF, 76.7KB)
     •  SHOP Personnel that will be using, handling or storing hand and power tools: PENDING
  3. CI Specific Safety Information Form (PDF, 467KB)
  4. Specific hazard(s) and safety information training provided by your Principal Investigator (Faculty) and/or Staff. 
     • Laboratory Safety Training Documentation Form (PDF, 132KB)
     • Shop Specific Safety Training Documentation Form (PDF, 147KB)

  Once all the listed requirements are completed, print or digitally submit all certificates and forms to your Faculty or Staff member. 

• Other

  If you are enrolled in a course at CSUCI that is NOT an Independent Study, Capstone, Master's Thesis, or Master's Project course AND your faculty and relevant staff (i.e., ISTs) have approved additional access, follow the instructions below as part of your safety training. Once all the listed requirements are completed, print or digitally submit all certificates and forms to your Faculty member.

  Contact EHS-RM to determine if your course/space is approved for additional access.

  1. Online safety trainings covering standard safety practices and procedures based on the type of work. See a list of CSU Learn courses.
  2. CI Specific Safety Information Form (PDF, 467KB)
  3. Specific hazard(s) and safety information training provided by your Principal Investigator (Faculty) and/or Staff. 
     • Laboratory Safety Training Documentation Form (PDF, 132KB)
     • Shop Specific Safety Training Documentation Form (PDF, 147KB)