| Course Name | Target Audience | Course Access and Details | Frequency |
| Initial Chemical and Physical Safety for Research Labs | Vanderbilt individuals who operate within a physical laboratory in which they may encounter hazardous materials or equipment. This training applies to paid and unpaid (volunteers) conducting activities in the labs. | Self-assignable in the Learning Hub. Click here.
Training on the hazards (chemical, physical, etc.) encountered in the work area. Training on proper waste management within laboratory. Includes initial lab safety for PIs & Researchers, TA’s & Instructors, anatomy and physiology lab. | Initial |
| Refresher Chemical and Physical Safety for Research Labs | Anyone who has previously completed the Initial Chemical and Physical Safety for Research Labs and Vanderbilt individuals who operate within a physical laboratory in which they may encounter hazardous materials or equipment. This training applies to paid and unpaid individuals including volunteers and visitors conducting activities in the labs. | Self-assignable in the Learning Hub. Click here.
Training on the hazards (chemical, physical, etc.) encountered in the work area. Training on proper waste management within laboratory. Refresher for PIs & Researchers, TA’s & Instructors, anatomy and physiology lab. | Annually |
| Working with Dichloromethane (DCM) / Methylene Chloride (MC) | This training is required by the EPA for those working with dichloromethane (DCM) / methylene chloride (MC) in a laboratory setting. This training can satisfy refresher training requirements ONLY if you work with DCM and you have already completed the Initial Chemical and Physical Safety for Research Labs module (see above) | Self-assignable in the Learning Hub. Click here.
Training for EPA’s dichloromethane (DCM) regulation including the Workplace Chemical Protection Plan (WCPP), Exposure Control Plan (ECP), hazards of DCM, proper personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency procedures. | As needed |
| Chemical and Physical Safety for Studio Arts | Vanderbilt individuals who learn or work in an arts or studio environment where the majority of chemicals used are coatings, inks, lacquers, varnishes, glues, and photographic chemicals. | Self-assignable in the Learning Hub. Click here.
Training on chemical toxicity, risk identification and hazard minimization, exposure control, safety tips, hazardous waste collection, fire and life safety, and emergency response. | Every 3 years |
| Chemical and Physical Safety for VSVS | Vanderbilt individuals who volunteer with Vanderbilt Students Volunteers for Science. | Self-assignable in the Learning Hub. Click here.
Training on risk methodology, types of hazards, exposure control, health hazards, hazardous waste management, emergency response, spills, and more. | Every academic year for volunteers |
| Mechanical and Electrical Lab Safety | Vanderbilt individuals who learn or work in labs where primary hazards are mechanical or electrical will learn how to recognize and mitigate these types of hazards and how to respond in an emergency. | Self-assignable in the Learning Hub. Click here.
Training on risk identification, mechanical and electrical equipment used in labs and their hazards, safety rules, hazard communication, exposure control, personal protective equipment ( PPE), and emergency procedures. | Every 3 years |