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ALS ONSITE USERS must complete four online classes before they may be granted access to the ALS (ALS-1001, EHS 0470, SEC 0203, and LBL 0012).

Steps to complete online training

  1. Be ready to start with your LBNL ID number
    • If you don’t have an LBNL ID, tell us when you will arrive onsite using the instructions found in the User Guide’s Step 5: Get Access to Work On-Site
  2. Open each training class webpage (links below) and complete the online training course. When prompted, choose the non-LDAP login and enter your LBNL ID number to receive credit.
  3. ALL ALS USERS are required to complete four online classes before ALS access will be granted:

***Please note that if you do not complete GERT training by midnight on your start date and you have been issued a badge, your badge will automatically become deactivated.

Some work requires additional safety training.

All users will receive on-the-job training that is specific to each beamline.

There are also additional training requirements for specific beamlines and hazardous activities at the ALS.

Laser Safety Users working with a Class 3B/4 laser

[On-the-job training may be conducted upon arrival with Beamline Scientist]		 EHS 0302
Safety Training for Crystallography Users Part 1: Online training on how to use the hutches and working with cryogens for BL 2.0.1, 5.0 & 8.2

Part 2: On-the-Job training conducted upon arrival with Beamline Scientist

 ALS 1007

ALS 5024
ALS Hutch Training Part 1: Online hutch access and securing training for BL 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 7.3.3, 8.3.2, 10.3.2, 11.3.1, 12.2.1, 12.2.2 & 12.3.2

Part 2: On-the-Job Training (OJT) conducted upon arrival  with Beamline Scientist;
training credit provided upon completion through QR Code (Course # varies by beamline)

 ALS 5832

ALS 5018 to ALS 5028
User Chemistry Lab Part 1: Chemical hygiene and safety course

Part 2: Follow up to schedule in-person training with Chemical Safety Specialist

 EHS 0348

ALS 2007
Nano Materials More detailed information on working with nanomaterials EHS 0344
User Biology Labs Part 1: More detailed information on working with biological materials and generating bio-waste

Part 2: Follow up with in-person training with Bio Safety Specialist

 EHS 0739

EHS 0730

ALS 2006
Radioactive Materials Required if working with moderate levels of radiological materials EHS 0471