Lab and chemical safety courses are planned for Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Memorial Union Hidatsa room and Wednesday, Nov. 18, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Memorial Union Peace Garden room.

The course is required for new laboratory workers and serves as a refresher course for people currently working in laboratories.

Topics include knowledge of chemicals, personal protection, fire safety, electrical safety, hazard communication standards, physical and chemical hazards, chemical spills and waste handling.

There is no fee for the lab and chemical safety course. Ted Jirik is the instructor for the course. Class size is limited to 20 people per session. In the event no one registers, the class will be canceled. Registration is required and students must attend the entire session.

For more information or to register for the lab and chemical safety course, contact Stephanie Wegner at stephanie.wegner@ndsu.edu or call 1-7759.