Lab and Research Safety 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: Lab & Research Safety
Course Title	Audience	Frequency	Provider Department/Division	Course Format	Registration Information
Introduction to Research Safety	Anyone performing research in a U of M laboratory	Initially	Lab & Research Safety	Online	Register for Introduction to Research Safety Training.
Chemical Safety	Anyone performing research in a U of M laboratory	Initially	Lab & Research Safety	Online	Register for Chemical Safety Training.
Controlled Substances	Anyone performing research with controlled substances in a U of M laboratory	Initially	Lab & Research Safety	Online	Register for Controlled Substances Training.
Formaldehyde	This training is required for staff who work where formaldehyde exposures may exceed 0.1 ppm during designated procedures; however, all university employees who are exposed to formaldehyde are encouraged to complete this training course.	Initially, Annually	Lab & Research Safety	Online	Register for Formaldehyde Training.
Safe Use of Anesthetic Gases		Initially	Lab & Research Safety	Online	Register for Safe Use of Anesthetic Gases Training.