UConn Health Compliance Related Training Requirements (List 4)
This resource is designed to assist you with identifying mandatory training requirements within each work area. It provides only a brief description of the general requirements. For additional details related to which training you may be required to complete, speak to your supervisor and/or the specific training content owner(s) listed below.
Last Updated on: 7/1/19
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| Environmental, Health & Safety Related Trainings |
| Training | Description | Population Covered | Frequency | Platform | Regulation /Policy | Content Owner | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Safety Training | Covers an overview of basic lab safety, Hazard Communication, PPE compliance, chemical safety, spill response, GHS, SDSs, chemical segregation, accident reporting, waste management (chemical and regulated medical waste), and container management. | New employees (based on title)
PIs |
Upon initial assignment
PIs are required to take the IBC/DURC/Biosafety training through the CITI training website every three years. |
Online (in-person for certain circumstances only) | OSHA's Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450)
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR1910.1200) |
EHS | Steven Jacobs, Director
Liz Pokorski, Administrative Officer 860-679-2723 |
| Radiation Safety Training | For personnel working with radioactive materials in research laboratories and/or using a gammacell Irradiator. | Those working with radioactive materials | Once for Initial. Annual Refresher if required by the Radiation Safety Officer. | In-person | The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) regulations | EHS | Kevin Higgins, Radiation Safety Officer,
James Fomenko Asst. Radiation Safety Office 860-679-2250 |
| Irradiator Training | Irradiator training requires an in-person, one-on-one training on the use of this unit. Individual must also have completed Initial Radiation Safety training. | Employees who need to use a gammacell irradiator | Once, unless refresher is required by the Radiation Safety Officer. | In-person | The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) regulations | EHS | James Fomenko, Asst. Radiation Safety Officer
860-679-2250 |
| Dangerous Goods Shipping Training | Refresher required every 3 years. | Anyone shipping packages containing hazardous material | Once upon assignment, Refresher required every 3 years | In-person | U.S. Department of Transportation, International Air Transport Association | EHS | James Fomenko, Asst. Radiation Safety Officer
860-679-2250 |
| Laser Safety Training | Refresher required every 3 years. | Employees who use Class IIIb or Class IV Lasers in research or clinical activities | Once | In-person | OSHA, ANSI Z136.1 American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers | EHS | James Fomenko, Asst. Radiation Safety Officer
860-679-2250 |
| Institutional Biosafety Training | Online training from Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) https://www.citiprogram.org/ | Basic Course required for everyone listed on IBC registration application prior to initial IBC approval. | Basic course - Once. Refresher course - Every 3 years. | CITI | NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules | EHS | Victoria Scranton, Biosafety Program Coordinator
860.679.7533 |
| Globally Harmonized System | Education on the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of chemical labeling and revised format of Material Safety Data Sheets, now known as a Safety Data Sheet | For personnel who handle chemicals or administer drugs | Once initially | Online | OSHA's Laboratory Standard 1910.1450 (Hazard Communication) | EHS | Steven Jacobs, Director
Liz Pokorski, Administrative Officer 860-679-2723 |
| Tuberculosis / TB Respirator Training and Fit Testing | The requirements of the UConn Health’s TB/Respirator Program involve employee training, medical evaluation and fit testing annually as mandated by OSHA. | Employees entering TB respiratory isolation room and caring for COVID+ patients | Training sessions are scheduled upon request. | In-person | OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard 1910.134 | EHS | Steven Jacobs, EHS Director
(860-679-2723) Nancy Dupont, Infection Control (860-679-4693) |
| Radiation Dosimetry Training |
Staff requiring dosimetry must be trained on the proper placement on themselves and relavant policies. | All staff exposed to radiation emitting equipment (X-ray, fluoroscopy, etc.) | Once initially | Online | US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), OSHA and CT DEEP Radiological Division. | EHS | Kevin Higgins, Radiation Safety Officer,
James Fomenko Asst. Radiation Safety Officer 860-679-2250 |