Laboratory Safety Specific Resources

Each laboratory at Mount Sinai is a unique environment. Laboratory specific training is required to ensure researchers are aware of the specific hazards present in their labs, are familiar with the location of safety equipment, and understand how to evacuate safely in the event of an emergency.

Mandatory Training

Training is required for all individuals working in a laboratory (research or clinical; biological or chemical), using lasers, radioactivity, chemical fume hoods, pathogens, and/or working in dark rooms .

Training

Investigators at ISMMS along with members of the research team who are involved in the conduct of human subject, clinical, translational or basic research are required to complete training specific to the nature of their research.