Table of Contents
Page 1 - Introduction
Page 1 - Definitions
Page 1 - Questions
Page 2 - How to Use this Guide
Page 3 - General Training for Lab
Employees
Page 4 - Function-Specific Training
for Lab Employees
Page 6 - Training for Laboratory
Students
Page 6 - Lab Student Training Worksheet
Page 7 - Lab Employee Training Worksheet
Page 7 - How to Enroll in EH&S
Courses
PAGE 1
Introduction
The University of Texas at Austin is concerned about the safety and health of its students, faculty, and staff. The University also complies with applicable federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations. To ensure the safety of employees who work in laboratories, the University requires training. Training is provided through Environmental Health and Safety and is provided by your supervisors.
The information in this guide will assist you in identifying the safety courses you are required to take if you work in a laboratory setting. As an employee of The University of Texas at Austin, you are responsible for following the environmental health and safety policies established by The University to ensure your safety as well as the safety of coworkers, students, and members of the University community.
Definitions
For your purposes in using this guide, "laboratory employees" are defined as faculty, staff, and employed students who work in a laboratory setting where hazardous chemicals or biological materials are used. For your purposes in using this guide, the term "laboratory employees" also includes graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and visiting scientists who work in laboratories.
Questions
If you have questions regarding The University of Texas at Austin policies or training requirements for laboratory employees, you may refer to:
- Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) at 471-3511
- EH&S Homepage (http://www.utexas.edu/safety/ehs)
- Laboratory Safety Manual (available through EH&S at 471-3511 or EH&S Homepage)
- Your lab's Principal Investigator or supervisor
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How to Use This Guide
- Locate the page of this guide containing the training worksheet.
Laboratory employees go to Page 7 for Lab Employee Training Worksheet.
Students (not employed) go to Page 6 for Lab Student Training Worksheet.You may use the training worksheet to record courses you need as you go through the guide.
- Go to the appropriate page to determine which courses you are required to take.
Laboratory employees go to Page 3, 4 and 5.
Students (not employed) go to Page 6. - Record the required courses on your training worksheet. Laboratory employees be sure to review both General and Function-Specific training requirements.
- Refer to the EH&S Homepage at http://www.utexas.edu/business/oehs or call Environmental Health and Safety (471-7137) for a schedule of courses.
- Use your completed training worksheet as a reference to ensure you enroll and attend all required training courses.
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General Training for Lab Employees
Record the following courses on the page of this guide entitled "Lab Employee Training Worksheet."
| Environmental Health and Safety Courses
OH 101 General Hazard Communication 1 hour NOW
AVAILABLE: Online OH 201 Laboratory Safety 2 hours NOW
AVAILABLE: Online OH 205 Fire Extinguisher Use 1 hour |
| Laboratory Principal Investigator or Supervisor OH 102 Site-Specific
Hazard Communication varies |
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Function-Specific Training for Lab Employees
Note: Be sure to review the list on Page 3 for required General Training before reviewing this page.
University policy requires you to take additional training if you perform any of the functions listed below. Review this list and mark the corresponding training courses. Record this information on the "Lab Employee Training Worksheet."
Do you perform the following functions?
___ Are you designated as laboratory representative to manage chemical waste? (Each lab group must have at least one person perform this function.)
| OH 202 Chemical Waste Management 2 hours Training covers regulated wastes in the laboratory setting and provides simple, less expensive methods for handling wastes. |
___ Do you work with infectious agents?
| OH 207 Biological Safety 1 hour Topics include the hazards of working with infectious agents, practices and equipment required for work at different biosafety levels, and spill clean-up procedures. This training must be received within 30 days of laboratory assignment. |
___ Do you work with human blood or tissues?
| OH 208 Bloodborne Pathogens 1 hour Topics include the hazards of working in labs with human blood or tissue, the definition of bloodborne pathogens, methods for preventing exposure, and spill clean-up procedures. This training must be received within 30 days of laboratory assignment. |
___ Do you work in an environment where an air-purifying respirator (hazardous concentration of airborne contaminants) is required?
| OH 216 Respiratory Fit-Testing 1 hour Topics include how to put on and adjust a respirator, importance of maintaining a good fit, and proper care and maintenance. Participants will select a respirator and be fit-tested to ensure the respirator fits properly. |
___ Do you use radioactive materials or use radiation producing machines?
| OH 301 Basic Radiological Health 8 hours Topics include hazards of using radiation, safe lab practices, and procedures to follow if an accident occurs. (If you have taken a comparable course at another institution, you may be exempt. Call 471-3511 if you have questions.) |
___ Do you prepare or ship hazardous materials regulated by the Department of Transportation?
| OH 500 DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation 8 hours This course trains, tests, and certifies persons who prepare or ship hazardous materials. Topics include awareness, safety, and specifics such as packaging, marking, and labeling of the hazardous material to ensure it is safe for transport. |
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Training for Laboratory Students
University policy requires you to take training if you fall into one of the following categories. Review this list and identify the corresponding training courses. Record this information on the page of this guide entitled "Lab Student Training Worksheet" below.
___ Do you use radioactive materials or use radiation producing machines?
| OH 301 Basic Radiological Health 8 hours Topics include hazards of using radiation, safe lab practices, and procedures to follow if an accident occurs. This training is provided by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety. |
___ Are you enrolled in an individual instruction course?
| OH 102 Site Specific Hazard Communication varies This training provides information on chemical hazards in the laboratory. This training is provided by the laboratory's principal investigator or supervisor. |
Lab Student Training Worksheet |
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| Number _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ |
Course Title _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ |
Date _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ |
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Lab Employee Training Worksheet |
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| Number
_______OH 101______ _______OH 201______ _______OH 205______ _______OH 102______ ____________________ ____________________ |
Course Title
__Hazard Communication__ __Laboratory Safety______ __Fire Extinguisher_______ __Site-Specific Hazard Com ________________________ ________________________ |
Date
____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ |
How to enroll in EH&S courses
See our online instructions for enrolling in TXCLASS.
