Safety of Minors in Research Laboratories Program

Safety of Minors in Research Laboratories Program

The Department of Research Safety is committed to supporting the education and training of fledgling scientists by stewardship of the Safety of Minors in Research Laboratories Program. The University of Kentucky (UK) hosts a robust and ever-expanding scientific research program with hundreds of laboratories that store and/or utilize an array of hazardous materials as part of their work. The Safety of Minors in Research Laboratories Program and its policy allow for the performance of hazard identification and risk assessment by Research Safety staff for a wide variety of projects minor students actively conduct or observe with mentorship and guidance of university researchers. Completion of this program’s requirements is crucial in ensuring that standard operating procedures, appropriate safety practices, and online training are documented and in place before minor students can begin work in these spaces.

Timely approval for submitted applications for this program requires the cooperation of the minor student (and student’s guardian), the administrative official(s) of the sponsored program (i.e., school internship coordinator), the Principal Investigator or Laboratory Supervisor of the project’s laboratory or location, and the Department of Research Safety.

If you have any questions about the Safety of Minors in Research Laboratories Program, please reach out to labsafety@uky.edu.

Read and understand the UK Safety of Minors in Research Policy and prohibited activities for minors.

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(accessed with UK Linkblue credentials)

Scope

This policy applies to persons under the age of 18, whether a visiting high school student, employee, or volunteer, conducting research or taking part in activities as part of a sponsored project, in all University of Kentucky research or clinical laboratories, greenhouses, farm properties, animal facility, procedure or housing spaces, and field lab/work locations.

Instructions

Complete the fields below.

Before submission of this webform, the Safety of Minors in Research Approval Request Form (available online here via UK Linkblue credentials) AND the UK Division of Risk Management's "Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability" Form (available online here) must be completed. A scanned copy of both completed documents will be required at the bottom of this webform. Failure to submit completed forms will result in delays in approval.

Instructions

PI Last Name*

PI First Name*

Department*

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Address/Box*

PI Phone*

Phone

PI Email*

Student/Minor Last Name*

Student/Minor First Name*

Student/Minor Date of Birth*

Emergency Contact - Name*

Please enter the first & last name of the Student/Minor's Emergency Contact.

Emergency Contact - Phone Number*

Please enter the phone number at which the above listed Emergency Contact can be reached.

Phone

High School*

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Is this project (select one)?*

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Is this project part of a UK Sponsored Program?*

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If so, please select from the following list.*

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Project Location (Building)*

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Project Location (OTHER-Please Specify)

Project Location (Room)*

Project Title*

Anticipated Start Date*

Anticipated End Date*

Safety of Minors in Research Approval Form*

Please upload a copy of the completed Safety of Minors in Research Approval Form (accessed via UK Linkblue credentials) AND the completed UK Division of Risk Management's "Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability" Form. Failure to submit all completed forms will result in delays in approval.

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