You could consider instead of creating a course from scratch, contracting an online training company that can provide either a general or customized e-course or modules for your department and/or school (biology, engineering, and first responders). This would allow completion of the safety training the first few days of classes and before any lab work begins. The cost can be added into the fee for the lab or course depending on how your university bills. You can checkout Convergence, I have only reviewed their site, but am recommending them to be reviewed by my company for our training needs. They offer as one of their options, a Server solution, it is completely customizable, web based, (http://www.thinkconvergence.com) They offer training on many areas so it could cover many departments.
Chris Suznovich
Mary Ellen - It was actually a total surprise to me!!! I've talked about this type of class for years with the Chem & Eng depts, & all agreed it sounded like a good idea but no one was committed to it. Then suddenly, out of the blue, the Chem Chair stopped me in the hallway (a chance meeting in a building neither of us work in) to tell me he just came from the Provost's office & was discussing this course that he needed my help with!! When I figure out HOW it happened (I think it was sort of like becoming famous overnite after working at something for 15 years), I'll let you know. Maybe they got tired of me coming there every week lately for another grad student accident?
Kim Auletta
Lab Safety Specialist
EH&S Z=6200
Stony Brook University
kauletta**At_Symbol_Here**notes.cc.sunysb.edu
631-632-3032
EH&S Web site: http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/lab/ <http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/lab/>
Remember to wash your hands!
Our Chemistry Dept. is considering a mandatory 1 credit Master's level Lab Safety Course!!! I know you're all as excited about this as I am! Its especially interesting that this came up the same week that a chemical company rep on this list (who we happen to by A LOT of chemicals from!) said that they will reconsider the safety-ability of their new hires directly from academia.
1. Is your college/university offering or requiring an academic lab safety course (above & beyond the OSHA & EPA requirements)? If yes, how is it delivered (live vs. on line)? How many credits? Can you share your syllabus?
Kim Auletta
Lab Safety Specialist
EH&S
Stony Brook University
kauletta**At_Symbol_Here**notes.cc.sunysb.edu <mailto:kauletta**At_Symbol_Here**notes.cc.sunysb.edu>
631-632-3032
EH&S Web site: http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/lab/ <http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/lab/>
Remember to wash your hands!
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