Training Information

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.