Biosafety and Occupational Health Training

Changes to UHS Training

Feb. 18: Changes to Bloodborne Pathogens Training Requirements

On February 18, 2019, University Health and Safety (UHS) will replace its existing Bloodborne Pathogens training with two new courses. This change will affect the training requirements for all users. Visit the Changes to Bloodborne Pathogens Training Requirements page to learn more about how this change will affect you.

The GHS Course Is Now Part of Introduction to Research Safety

The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals course has been incorporated into the Introduction to Research Safety course. The Introduction to Research Safety course now replaces the GHS requirement.

Creating Guest Accounts for Learners Without a University ID (X.500)

To access training, learners must first follow OIT's instructions for creating a guest account.

Training

Provider Department/Division: Biosafety and Occupational Health
Course Title	Audience	Frequency	Provider Department/Division	Course Format	Registration Information
Working with Toxins of Biological Origin in the Laboratory	Anyone performing biologically-derived toxins research in a U of M laboratory	Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online or in-person	Online: Register for Working With Toxins of Biological Origin in the Laboratory. In-person: In-person training can be arranged by contacting the Biosafety and Occupational Health Department.
Biological and Infectious Waste	Anyone who generates infectious or pathological waste as part of their duties.	Once prior to beginning work in the lab	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online or in-person	Register for Biological and Infectious Waste.
Biological Safety in the Laboratory	Anyone performing research that requires IBC review	Once prior to beginning work in the lab	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Biological Safety in the Laboratory.
Implementation of NIH Recombinant and Synthetic Nucleic Acids Guidelines (EH8132)	All laboratory staff working with r/sNA must complete this course once.	Once prior to beginning work in the lab	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Implementation of NIH Recombinant and Synthetic Nucleic Acids Guidelines.
Decontamination	Anyone that works with infectious agents or biohazardous materials.	Once prior to beginning work in the lab	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online or in-person	Online: Access online Decontamination training. In-Person: In-person training and be arranged by contacting the Biosafety and Occupational Health Department.
Biological Safety Cabinets or Fume Hoods: Which One to Use?		Once prior to beginning work in the lab	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Online: Access online Biological Safety Cabinets or Fume Hoods: Which One to Use? training. In-Person: In-person training and be arranged by contacting the Biosafety and Occupational Health Department.
ROHP: Leptospirosis		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Leptospirosis Training.
ROHP: Large Animal Handling		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Large Animal Handling Training.
ROHP: Influenza		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Influenza Training.
ROHP: Hantavirus		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Hantavirus Training.
ROHP: Cat Scratch Disease		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Cat Scratch Disease Training.
ROHP: B Virus		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for B Virus Training.
ROHP: Aquatic Pathogens		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Aquatic Pathogens Training.
ROHP: Orf		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Orf Training.
ROHP: Parasitic Diseases		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Parasitic Diseases Training.
ROHP Introductory Training		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for ROHP Introductory Training.
ROHP: Plague		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Plague Training.
ROHP: Psittacosis		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Psittacosis Training.
ROHP: Q Fever		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Q Fever Training.
ROHP: Rabies		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Rabies Training.
ROHP: Ringworm		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Ringworm Training.
ROHP: Salmonella		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Salmonella Training.
ROHP: Toxoplasmosis		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Toxoplasmosis Training.
ROHP: Tuberculosis		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Tuberculosis Training.
ROHP: Tularemia		Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Tularemia Training.
Bloodborne Pathogens Annual OSHA Requirement (UHS110)	This course replaces UHS100 for employees who may have occupational exposure to human blood, human cell lines or other potentially infectious materials as defined by OSHA	Initially	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Bloodborne Pathogens Annual OSHA Requirement.
Bloodborne Pathogens Building Access Only (UHS111)	This course replaces UHS100 for students, faculty, staff, and visitors who need Bloodborne Pathogens training for building access, but will not engage in work or class work where exposure might occur.	Initially, Annually	Biosafety and Occupational Health	Online	Register for Bloodborne Pathogens Building Access Only.