Training Requirements
Bloodborne Pathogens/Biological Safety
All University personnel working with: human blood/body fluids/unfixed tissue, human or non-human primate cell lines or any materials deemed capable of transmitting HIV, HBV, HCV or other bloodborne diseases; infectious microorganisms classified at Biosafety Level-2 (agents capable of causing disease n healthy adults); or viral vectors classified by the NIH as requiring Biosafety Level-2 procedures. Refresher training is required annually.
Shipping Biological (infectious and potentially infectious) Materials
All University personnel responsible for the preparation, packaging and documentation for shipping infectious or potentially infectious materials. Note that while many materials that in a laboratory setting are handled as if infectious are exempt from shipping regulations, ALL unfixed human arid animal specimens are covered by these regulations.
This training also describes the required procedures for shipments containing Dry Ice, which is considered a ‘Dangerous Good’ regardless of other package contents. Refresher training is required every three years.
In addition, you may elect to take the on-line Biological Safety course
at On-line
Training link.
Classroom Training Schedule for 2006-2007 |
