Introduction to Laboratory Safety at Penn (Chemical Hygiene Training)
Required for all University employees who work in laboratories. Provides a comprehensive introduction to laboratory safety practices and procedures at Penn and familiarizes the laboratory employee with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Topics include safe work practices, protective equipment, waste disposal procedures, resources, and emergency procedures. This course is designed for employees who have not previously attended Laboratory Safety or Chemical Hygiene Training at the University. May 14, 1:30-2:30 p.m., John Morgan, Class of 1962
Introduction to Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
Required for all University faculty and staff who are potentially exposed to human source material, human blood or blood products, human body fluids, and/or human tissue. Topics include a discussion of the Exposure Control Plan, free Hepatitis B vaccination, recommended work practices, engineering controls and emergency response This course is designed for employees who have not previously attended Bloodborne Pathogens training at the University. May 22,10 -11 a.m., John Morgan, Class of 1962.
Laboratory Safety: Annual Update
This program is required annually for all laboratory employees who have previously attended "Chemical Hygiene Training." Topics include chemical risk assessment, recommended work practices, engineering controls and personal protection as well as an update of waste disposal and emergency procedures. Faculty and staff who work with human source materials, HIV or hepatitis viruses must attend the "Laboratory Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens: Annual Update" (below). May 16, 2-3:30 p.m., John Morgan, Lecture Room B.
Laboratory Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens: Annual Update
This program is required annually for all faculty and staff who work with human source material, HIV or hepatitis viruses and have previously attended "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens." Issues in general laboratory safety and bloodborne pathogens are discussed. Topics include bloodborne diseases, risk assessment, recom-mended work practices, engineering controls and personal protection as well as an update of waste disposal and emergency procedures. Participation in "Laboratory Safety-Annual Update" is not required if this program is attended. May 27, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, John Morgan, Lecture Room B.
Attendees are requested to bring their Penn ID cards to facilitate course sign-in.These programs are offered monthly. Dates are published in Almanac and are available on the OEHS website ( http://www.oehs.upenn.edu).If you have any questions, please call Bob Leonzio at 898-4453.
Almanac
Volume 42 Number 30
April 30, 1996
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