Engineering Professor how-to

How to Run a Safe Research Lab

Safety protects students.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Safety protects students. In short: write; train; require, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Write a lab safety plan.

  2. Train every member.

  3. Require PPE.

  4. Inspect regularly.

  5. Track chemicals.

  6. Report incidents.

Safety reminders for engineering professors

  • Maintain lab safety plans
  • Train students on equipment
  • Follow research ethics
  • Protect student privacy

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