SNL Safety Training

This information is contained in Section 1 of the SNL Operation Procedures. Key elements are repeated here.

There are two basic types of Safety Training - Class and Researcher.

Class Training

For those taking a lab in the SNL - basic safety training.
This level enables user to operate in the SNL under supervision of Instructor/TA/Researcher
No certification/login on tools.
Tool operation is done under the supervision of a Certified User for that tool.
Is offered through RIT’s Mycourses platform.

Researcher Safety Training

For those working independently in the SNL.
It is usually offered every week in he beginning of the semester and monthly thereafter.
- Training is composed of a 1 hour tour of the lab followed by an online test.
Appropriate for upper level students actively processing wafers in lab sections.
- For example - MicroE students working on their senior project.
Those completing Researcher Training are able to be certified on tools.
Access to the lab except for the wet etch bays - Chemical Training is needed

Chemical Training

Is available for those with a Researcher Badge – enables user to perform chemical processing in the Wet Etch Bays.
- It is expected that users requesting this will have some chemical lab background/training.

Notes • All lab users must pass a yearly safety test. • You must have passed a safety test within the past year in order to access the facilities. • Upon successful completion of the test, a safety badge identifying the lab user will be issued. A valid safety badge is required in the lab. It is good for one year. • If you are found in the lab without a valid safety badge, you will be asked to leave immediately. • Visitors will be escorted at all times by an RIT employee with a valid safety badge.

is typically offered once month - information on the different levels of access can be found here.