All personnel who use a CNSM-owned autoclave must successfully complete the autoclave training/authorization process and be specifically approved to operate each unit. Persons/labs that do not follow these rules are subject to loss of autoclave access pending completion of an appropriate retraining session. This policy has been adopted in an effort to reduce operator injuries and the cost of repairs due to improper use.
This CNSM Safety policy requires that each operator of a College or Department-owned autoclave be trained and approved for autoclave use by specifically designated personnel.
Students interested in autoclave training should talk to their lab principal investigator (PI) to get access to autoclave training videos and how to complete training.