Under Pennsylvania and OSHA laws, all employees have a right to
know the potential hazards of the substances to which they are
exposed.  Employees and students must receive education and
training regarding hazardous materials prior to being assigned
to work with them.  Laboratory Supervisors and Principal
Investigators should assure that all laboratory workers are
provided with information and training to ensure that they are
apprised of the hazards of substances and equipment present in
their work area.  This training is mandated by OSHA.  In
fulfillment of part of this training requirement, the Laboratory
Supervisor shall assure that all laboratory workers complete
General Laboratory Safety (Chemical Hygiene) training provided
by the EHRS Department prior to working in a laboratory, and
biennially thereafter. However, graduate and undergraduate
research students and teaching assistants should complete annual
training.  A. The following topics are covered in EHRS's General
Laboratory Safety (Chemical Hygiene