Mandatory training and procedures for lab-based staff
Please ensure you have booked your lab-based induction. Details for how to do this can be found on the previous page.
Please ensure you have completed the mandatory training and procedures for all staff as well as the training for lab-based staff listed below.
You can find a list of all mandatory training on the Organisational and Professional Development web page. You will also find information on which members of staff will need to complete the training, how to access each training course, and how often it should be refreshed. If you have any problems, please ask your line manager. Please note that training should be refreshed every two or three years, depending on the course.
Mandatory training for lab-based staff
The following training courses must be completed for all lab-based staff:
- First Aid for Laboratory Workers (HS042) - access the course
- Safe Management of Laboratory Hazardous Waste (HS024) - access the course
- Hazardous Substance Risk Assessment (COSHH) (HS005 - full) - access the course
- Hazardous Substance Risk Assessment (COSHH) (HS015 - refresher) - access the course
- Working Safely with Biological Hazards (HS020 - full) - access the course
- Working Safely with Biological Hazards (HS030 - refresher) - access the course
If applicable:
- Genetically Modified (GM) Risk Assessment and Notification (HS029) - access the course
For researchers and staff working on trials:
Queen Mary's Joint Research Management Office (JRMO) requires certain members of research staff to complete mandatory training, depending on their role. Please check the JRMO website to see if you are required to complete the training.
Laboratory Management documents and forms
Laboratory Management documents and forms can be located on the Blizard Laboratory Management Notebook.
Getting access to lab systems
As a lab user, you may need access to certain systems or specialist training required by researchers and technicians, such as:
- How to get Quartzy access
- How to get Item tracker access
- How to get Checkit/CAM+ access
- How to get Cluster market access
- How to get training for Ultracentrifgues/Liquid Nitrogen Facility
- Training and access to GM labs
- Core facilities use and booking via iLabs
In the first instance, you should email the Blizard Laboratory Management Team (blizard-lab-man@qmul.ac.uk). They will be able to give you access, or advise how to get access to the systems or training you need.