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RSS Assessment Module
Familiarize Yourself with the RSS Assessment Module
A tool which allows faculty and instructional support techs to identify hazards in the lab spaces they are responsible for and share this and other critical safety information about these hazards with the members of their lab.
Only the Responsible Person can certify or re-certify an LHAT.
LHAT - Laboratory Hazard Assessment
The Lab Hazard Assessment Tool provides Principal Investigators and Responsible Persons with a method for identifying hazards in a lab or activity (e.g., shop, art studio) environment and also recommends personal protective equipment for lab personnel based on the identified hazards.
Assessment Process Information
- Creation of hazard assessment.
- Answering hazard questionnaire.
- Certifying the hazard assessment.
- Group members' acknowledgement of hazard assessment by email notification.
- After all members acknowledge the hazard assessment, it is considered complete.
Review and re-certify your laboratory hazard assessment whenever you add materials, equipment, or new protocols to make sure it is current.
At a minimum, your LHAT must be re-certified annually.
The RSS Assessment module will notify you when your LHAT is overdue, 12 months from your last certification date.
To recertify or amend an existing LHAT, log into the desktop version of RSS software in your browser. When your profile opens, select the MANAGE LAB HAZARD ASSESSMENTS button
The Responsible Person(s), such as a Principal Investigator (PI), who is in charge of the space and understands the work that is done in the area, is responsible for completing the lab (or area) hazard assessment (LHAT).
In RSS areas classified as a laboratory or an activity space must have a current and certified hazard assessment on file in the app.
- An activity space is one where hands-on work or academic activities are being done.
- Standard offices or computer-only labs are usually not considered an "activity" space. However, there are exceptions. Contact EH&S if you are unsure.
Log into the desktop version of RSS software in your browser. When the your profile opens, you will see a Begin a Laboratory Hazard Assessment button.
From the RSS home page, select your lab's assessment from your Action Items or Workspace
Using the right-hand menu, add people and locations, and answer questions about your lab's hazards
When all sections are complete, select Submit in the upper-right corner
No. Lab Hazard Delegates may only amend or complete an initial assessment and submit to their PI. Delegates CANNOT certify or recertify an LHAT.