- Course Introduction
- 01: Evidence, Science & DNA
- 02: Forensic Biology
- 03: DNA Extraction & Quantitation
- 04: DNA Amplification
- 05: Amplified DNA Product Separation
- 06: STR Data Analysis & Interpretation
- 07: Population Genetics & Statistics
- 08: Communicating Results
- 09: Other DNA Markers & Technologies
- Course Resources
- Quality Assurance Standards
- CODIS
- Safety
- Introduction
- Safety Requirements
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
- National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Laboratory Accreditation
- Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)
- National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA)
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories (QAS)
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
- Components of a Safety Program
- Works Cited & Online Links
- Literature
- Laboratory Training Manual
President's DNA Initiative
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Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology
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Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology
DNA Analyst Training
Documentation
Home > Course Resources > Safety > Components of a Safety Program > Documentation
A basic rule of effective quality systems is "If it's not written down, it didn’t happen." Thus, documentation is essential to the laboratory safety program. Documentation must include the program and records of:
- program audits
- incidents
- training
- updates
- medical issues
The actual length of time that a document must be kept may vary depending upon the nature of the documentation. Medical records are usually kept for thirty years, while training records may only be kept for five years. The responsible party or parties in the laboratory must verify that the document retention policy complies with all requirements.
