Summer is a great time for students to gain valuable laboratory experience through volunteering or internships. Because student volunteers and/or minors may be unaware of hazards and risks associated with working in a laboratory, Emory University policies require training before entering a lab.
Do You Have a Volunteer or Minor Coming to Participate in Research Activities?
A volunteer is an individual who is not affiliated with Emory (non-Emory Student or non-Emory Personnel) – see Emory University Policy 4.83.
A minor is any person who has not attained 18 years of age and who is not enrolled in an Emory University or Oxford College regular catalog course or degree program – see Emory University Policy 7.21.
All volunteers and minors who intend to participate in research laboratory activities at Emory University MUST:
Contact your EHSO building liaison or biosafe@emory.edu if you have any questions.
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