Summer Research Safety Orientation
Safety Training provided by EH&S for Summer Research Programs
STRIDE | RAMP | MacRUE | RISE
Topics include:
- Introduction to the RAMP Method in Research
- Hazardous Materials and Waste
- Chemical Safety & Hazard Communication
- Laboratory Equipment
- PPE Fitting
Summer 2025 Training Date
Date: Thursday, 6/26/2025
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am (or) 1:00pm - 3:00pm
PPE Fitting time: 1/2 hour before or after the session.
Location: Environmental Health & Safety (top of Linden street)
To Participate in the program, please email ehstraining@ucr.edu
Students should wear long pants (no shorts) and closed toed/heel shoes (no crocs) for entering a lab.
Before this event, be sure to:
1) Obtain your UCR NetID and Password
This is issued from your department in the onboarding process and connects you to all the systems at UCR you will need access to.
2) Take minimum required training
Log into the UCR Learning Center with your NetID and password to access online training modules. At a minimum you should complete:
Please see Research Students Guide to Training & the UCR Learning Center for more information on access and troubleshooting.
3) Complete the Laboratory Hazard Assessment Tool (LHAT) if you are in a Research Laboratory Program.
If you are in a Research program, you should be added to your Lab LHAT. You will receive an email with the subject line “Lab Hazard Assessment Ready to be Acknowledged” outlining the steps you need to take prior to the training:
Review the information about hazards present in the laboratory
Review the identified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this laboratory
Acknowledge that you have read the laboratory hazard assessment by clicking “continue” to review each section
If PPE is required, complete the short “PPE Safety Training” in the Next Steps page. This will ensure you can get your PPE
These steps are required to complete in order to receive your PPE.