New to the Lab
All new employees are required to take Introduction to Research Safety, prior to doing any work in the laboratory. In addition, your Lab Supervisor must train you on Lab-Specific Hazards before you begin any work.
Biosafety and Occupational Health
Course Title | Audience | Frequency | Provider Department/Division | Course Format | Registration Information |
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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 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. |
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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. |
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, Annually | 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 | Biosafety and Occupational Health | Online |
Register for Bloodborne Pathogens Building Access Only. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Lab and 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.
Course Title | Audience | Frequency | Provider Department/Division | Course Format | Registration Information |
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Chemical Safety |
Anyone performing research in a U of M laboratory |
Initially | Lab & Research Safety | Online |
Register for Chemical Safety Training. |
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. |
Radiation Safety
Course Title | Audience | Frequency | Provider Department/Division | Course Format | Registration Information |
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Radiation Safety for Radioactive Material Users |
This training is required for individuals who are required to handle radioactive materials. In addition, all medical, dental, veterinary and research x-ray operators must complete this module for part of their radiation safety training. |
Initially | Radiation Safety | Online |
Register for Radiation Safety for Radioactive Material Users Training. |
Radiation Safety Orientation |
Employees working around or near other radiation research. Sometimes required for building access. |
Initially | Radiation Safety | Online |
Register for Radiation Safety Orientation. |
Regulated Waste
Course Title | Audience | Frequency | Provider Department/Division | Course Format | Registration Information |
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Chemical Waste Management |
Anyone performing research in a U of M laboratory |
No | Regulated Waste | Online |
Register for Chemical Waste Management Training. |
PI or Lab Manager
Course Title | Audience | Frequency | Provider Department/Division | Course Format | Registration Information |
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Lab-Specific Training | Annually | PI or Lab Manager | In-Person |