Training determination table

The table below will help determine the training required by the IBC based on the biosafety level and category of materials used.  For questions, contact us.  

Training Requirements

Intended for all personnel who work on UNT projects or areas, who:

You must satisfactorily complete the following training:

Training Requirements

Work with chemicals

Chemical Lab Safety

Chemical Fume Hood Safety

Hazard Communication

Links to these training sessions can be found on our Training page.

Required once prior to initiation of work and annually thereafter

Work with human or primate blood, tissues, fluids other potentially infectious materials and bloodborne pathogens

Bloodborne pathogens training

Required once prior to initiation of work and annually thereafter

Work with biological materials in a basic laboratory setting. Includes Recombinant DNA, microbial agents ≤ RG2, cell culture, biological materials, and with animals

Biosafety

An Initial Training session is required prior to initiation of work.

 

Annual Refresher required thereafter.

May be in contact with Biological materials

Laboratory-specific Training (includes review of SOPs, BSPs, and hands-on training)

The Principal Investigator, Clinical director or Instructional Course Director is responsible for educating all personnel in the laboratory related to the laboratory-specific risk issues, and mitigation methods. The PI or director is also responsible for providing supervision training for all personnel in the laboratory-specific operations. Training must be documented and performed annually.

Animals

Animal Biosafety Training

Required once prior to initiation of work and annually thereafter

Recombinant Materials

NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules

Required for PIs who work with recombinant materials prior to initiation of work and every three years thereafter

 Work with radioactive material - ionizing and non-ionizing radiation 

Radiation Safety Training Required once prior to initiation of work and annually thereafter

Work with LASERS and LASER SYSTEMS - Class IIIb and IV

Laser Safety Training

Required once prior to initiation of work

Work with compressed gas cylinders

Gas Cylinder Handling Safety

Required once prior to initiation of work

Work with Perchloric acid

Perchloric Acid Safety

Required once prior to initiation of work

Work with Hydrofluoric acid

Hydrofluoric Acid Safety

Required once prior to initiation of work

Work with electricity

Electrical Safety, Basic

Required once prior to initiation of work

May be in contact with Biological and Chemical materials

Laboratory-specific Training (includes review of SOPs, BSPs, and hands-on training)

The Principal Investigator, Clinical director or Instructional Course Director is responsible for educating all personnel in the laboratory related to the laboratory-specific risk issues, and mitigation methods. The PI or director is also responsible for providing supervision training for all personnel in the laboratory-specific operations. Training must be documented and performed annually.