Minors in Laboratories

Hosting a minor(s) in a laboratory requires registration and approval from the Office of Institutional Risk Management.

Once approval to host a minor(s) in a laboratory is received from the Risk Management, the hosting laboratory must ensure the following:

  • Supervision: Minors may not work alone in a laboratory.
  • Training: All individuals, including the minor(s), engaged in activities in a laboratory complete Laboratory Safety Training. This training is offered in person by Environmental Health and Safety Services.
  • Restricted Activities. Minors are also restricted from working with or having access to the following materials, equipment, or research:
  • Ionizing Radiation

    Lasers (Class 3B or 4)

    Biological Hazards

    Controlled Substances

    Particularly Hazardous Chemicals

    Animals

    Major Physical Hazards

    Respirators

    Exceptions