CHEMICAL SAFETY

CS055: Hazardous Waste Handling and Packing
This is an online course and is required annually if you sign a manifest requesting hazardous waste pickup and disposal.

HS200: Hazard Communication
This is an online course and is required for all non-lab personnel. It is designed to teach employees how to recognize hazardous materials in the workplace and where to get information about them, to teach them the importance of proper labeling of hazardous materials and what to do in case of emergencies involving hazardous materials. It is recommended that personnel review this course annually.

HS230: Working Safely with Ethylene Oxide
To provide general safety training for individuals working with ethylene oxide sterilization equipment. Because of the variety of equipment in use, the course will not focus on specific operating procedures for the equipment. Persons completing the training should be able to identify the hazards of the sources of exposure to ethylene oxide, how to reduce the risk of exposure and where to get more information.

 

GENERAL SAFETY

DDC4: Defensive Driving Training
This classroom course is required once every three years if you drive a UAB vehicle (exception - UAB Police) but is open to all interested. Registration is available via the web, or by calling OH&S at 934-2487.

NSC15: 15-Passenger Van Safety
This classroom course is required if you drive a UAB 15-passenger van but is open to all interested. Registration is available via the web, or by calling OH&S at 934-2487.

 

RADIATION SAFETY

RS1000: Radiation Safety Training
This course is required if you work with radioisotopes. The course consists of online and classroom components. Both components must be completed before the written examination can be taken. Classroom components are offered quarterly. Click here for more information.

 

RESEARCH SAFETY

LSW2001: Laboratory Safety Workshop
This training opportunity is designed to offer principal investigators, laboratory managers, supervisors and science educators an in-depth review of laboratory safety practices, UAB safety-related policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, as well as legal and liability issues. Click here for more information.

BIO301L: Medical Waste Management For Labs
This online course is required if you generate or handle medical waste in/from research laboratories at UAB. Laboratory medical/infectious waste handling techniques are discussed including proper waste disposal, treatment, proper precautions, and spill clean-up.

CS101: Chemical Safety Training
This online course is required for all personnel working in laboratories. Annual repeat as a refresher is recommended.

BIO300: Bloodborne Pathogens
This online course is required for all employees who would come in contact with human blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious material in the work environment. The course discusses regulatory aspects and definitions, precautions, spill clean-up, and medical considerations.

BIO303: Basic Biosafety Training
This online course s required if you work in a laboratory that uses BSL1 or BSL2 containment, practices or procedures.

 





















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