Below are trainings specific to work with biological materials and organisms. It is not fully inclusive of all trainings required for lab personnel. For more information, refer to SciShield for Lab Management.
The following trainings can be completed on SciShield:
- Autoclave Use and Procedures Training is required for all individuals that use an autoclave.
- Biosafety for Laboratory Personnel is required to be completed annually by all individuals who work with biological materials and organisms.
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training: the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR, Bloodborne Pathogens. - 1910.1030) applies to all staff that may have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
A/BSL-3 Biosafety Training is an in-person training provided by the EHS Biosafety Officer, at least annually. Contact the Biosafety Officer to schedule this training
- In the BSL-3 laboratory environment, the type of experiments being conducted, nature of the material used, and the equipment used would determine the required types of training.
- Written documentation of BSL-3 training must be recorded and retained by the PI and Biosafety Office.
- Task specific BSL-3 laboratory training is provided by the PI or a competent supervisor. Training competency checklists may be provided by EHS Biosafety.
- If required, training and certification for shipping of dangerous biological materials and/or dry ice must be completed.
Biosafety Information Sessions, by request
- The EHS Biosafety group offers a number of live and on demand information sessions to better suit your particular needs and that of your lab and/or facility; these can be done at a lab group meeting or a get together, for one lab or a department.
PI and New Lab Start Up