2026Year

Intensive

Responsible Conduct of Research and Laboratory Safety

Lecture

Responsible Conduct of Research and Laboratory Safety

Z1100071 Responsible Conduct of Research and Laboratory Safety

TANAKA Hisaya,FUJII Akihiro,KAMACHI Miyuki,TACHIBANA Kanta,KITAYAMA Daisuke,MANABE Yoshihumi,TAKEKAWA Takashi,CHANDRASIRI Naiwala Pathirannehelage,INOKI Mari,KONDO Tadahisa,YAMATO Junji,KOBAYASHI Ryotaro,URUMA Kazunori,ASANO Hirotoshi,KYOCHI Seisuke,YAGI Isao,MIKAMI Dan,TAKAHASHI Yoshinori,KIMATA Hideaki,null

1.0Credits

Intensive course

Hachioji Campus

A) A high degree of specialized expertise　0%
B) The skills to use science and technology　50%
C) The ability to conduct research independently, knowledge pertaining to society and occupations, and sense of ethics required of engineers and researchers　50%
D) Creative skills in specific areas of specialization　0%

Acquire foundational knowledge of research integrity and occupational safety as a researcher and engineer.

Possess experience in conducting basic research within an assigned laboratory and demonstrate an understanding of the specific research environment.

Presentation／Support for self-learning using ICT

Course Overview and Structure
The course "Responsibility and Safety in Research Activities" is divided into two parts: the "Yamada Portion" and the "Department Faculty Portion."

Yamada Portion: Sessions 1 to 5 (Details provided in this syllabus).
Department Faculty Portion: Sessions 6 to 8 (Instructions will be provided separately by the faculty members of your respective departments).

Delivery Method:
Lectures for the Yamada portion will be conducted in an on-demand format. All lecture materials and videos will be distributed via KU-LMS.

Weekly Schedule (Yamada Portion)

[Session 1] Research Integrity
Availability: April 6 (Mon) – July 24 (Fri) [On-demand]
Assignment: Complete the JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) e-learning course and upload the "Certificate of Completion" to the designated folder on KU-LMS.
Deadline: July 24 (Fri)
Note: Access to the JSPS e-learning is expected to begin around late May (after course registration is finalized and the application is processed).
Course Content: This session explains social ethics for conducting research and introduces the fundamental code of conduct for scientists.

[Session 2] Fundamentals of Occupational Safety (Basic Principles)
Availability: April 13 (Mon) – July 24 (Fri) [On-demand]
Assessment: Quiz (Conducted via the KU-LMS test function)　Period: April 13 (Mon) – July 24 (Fri)
Course Content: Explanation of the fundamental concepts and philosophy of occupational safety.

[Session 3] Fundamentals of Occupational Safety (High-altitude, Machinery, Electricity, etc.)
Availability: April 20 (Mon) – July 24 (Fri) [On-demand]
Assessment: Quiz (Conducted via the KU-LMS test function)　Period: April 20 (Mon) – July 24 (Fri)
Course Content: Detailed safety protocols for working at heights, handling machinery and thermal hazards, electrical work, and radiant energy.

[Session 4] Fundamentals of Occupational Safety (Chemicals, High-pressure Gas, Clean Rooms, etc.)
Availability: April 27 (Mon) – July 24 (Fri) [On-demand]
Assessment: Quiz (Conducted via the KU-LMS test function)　Period: April 27 (Mon) – July 24 (Fri)
Course Content: Specific safety guidelines for handling chemical substances, gas cylinders, liquid nitrogen, and working in clean rooms.

[Session 5] From Occupational Safety to Safety Design and Environmental Considerations
Availability: May 11 (Mon) – July 24 (Fri) [On-demand]
Assessment: Quiz (Conducted via the KU-LMS test function)　Period: May 11 (Mon) – July 24 (Fri)
Course Content: Safety design is achieved through "risk assessment" and the "implementation of risk reduction measures." This session explains these specific methods, followed by an overview of environmental considerations in research.

Grading and Assessment
The final grade is determined by combining the scores from the "Yamada Portion" and the "Department Faculty Portion."

1. Assignment Submission (Session 1: Research Integrity)
Complete the JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) e-learning course and upload the issued "Certificate of Completion" to the designated folder on KU-LMS.
Requirement: Submission by the deadline is required to pass this component.

2. KU-LMS Quizzes (Sessions 2–5)
Scoring: Each quiz is worth 25 points, for a total of 100 points.
Attempts: You may take each quiz up to three times.
Feedback: Correct answers and explanations will be displayed after each attempt.
Evaluation: Your grade will be based on the result of your final attempt.
Passing Criteria: A total score of 60 or higher is required to pass this portion.

Answers and explanations will be posted using the test function by KU-LMS.

Lecture materials distributed by KU-LMS are textbooks.

Masao Mukodono: Introductory Text Safety, Toyo Keizai Shimpo.
Akio Yasuhara, Junko Oda: Global Environment and Chemicals.
Yosuke Nakajima: Discussing safety and risk, Japanese Standards Association.
Editor of Chemistry Doujinshi: Doujinshi Kagaku to conduct experiments safely.

Mayumi YAMADA: Hachioji Campus, Building 13, 3rd Floor, Room 309
Consultations are by appointment only. Please contact via email to schedule a meeting.
Email: kt13797@ns.kogakuin.ac.jp

Understanding and practicing "Research Integrity" and "Occupational Safety" is a fundamental social responsibility and moral duty for researchers and engineers. Through this course, we expect you to become individuals capable of acting with ethical autonomy.

Applicable

With approximately 20 years of experience in environmental health and safety (EHS) management and education at private science and engineering universities, the instructor will lecture on research ethics and occupational safety, leveraging extensive practical expertise and a wide range of professional qualifications.

Not applicable