Environmental Health and Safety Training Programs
The following training programs are required by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) for all employees who work with hazardous substances including: chemicals, human blood, blood products, fluids, and human tissue specimens. These programs are presented by the Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS). Attendance is required at one or more session, depending upon the employee's potential exposures.
- Laboratory Safety (Chemical Hygiene Training)
Provides a comprehensive introduction to laboratory safety practices and procedures at Penn and familiarizes the laboratory employee with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. This course is designed for employees who have not previously attended Laboratory Safety at the University. Required for all University employees who work in laboratories.
July 25, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Stellar Chance Room 202
August 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Stellar Chance Room 202
- Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
This course provides significant information for employees who have a potential exposure to human bloodborne pathogens. 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. Required for all University
employees potentially exposed to human blood or blood products, human body fluids, and/or human tissue.
July 18, 2: 30-3:30 p.m., Stellar Chance Room 202
August 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Stellar Chance Room 202
- 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
(see course description below).
August 20, 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, recommended 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.
July 23, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, John Morgan, Lecture Room B
August 29, 2-3:30 p.m., John Morgan, Lecture Room B
Attendees are requested to bring their PENN ID cards to facilitate course sign in. Additional programs will be offered on a monthly basis during
the Fall. Check OEHS web site (http://www.oehs.upenn.edu) for dates and time. If you have any questions, please call Bob Leonzio at 898-4453.
Almanac
Volume 43 Number 1
July 16, 1996
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