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EHRS Training:
October
The
following training programs are required by the Occupational Safety
& Health Administration (OSHA), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(NRC) and The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (DEP), for all employees
who work with hazardous substances including: chemicals, human blood,
blood products, fluids, and human tissue specimens and radioactive
materials. These programs are presented by the Office of Environmental
Health & Radiation Safety (EHRS). Attendance is required at
one or more session, depending upon the employee's potential exposures.
Introduction
to 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 faculty, staff & students
who work in laboratories. October 10; 9:30 a.m.; room 252, BRB
II/III.
Introduction
to 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. October
11; 9:30 a.m.; auditorium, BRB II/III.
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. October 17; 9:30
a.m.; room 252, BRB II/III.
Laboratory
Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens Combined 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. October
18; 9:30 a.m.; auditorium, BRB II/III.
Laboratory
Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens Combined 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. October 18; 9:30
a.m.; auditorium, BRB II/III.
Occupational
Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (In a clinical setting and
in a dental setting): training can be completed on-line at (www.ehrs.upenn.edu)
under Radiation Safety Programs, Training for Credit.
Additional
programs will be offered on a monthly basis. Check the EHRS web
site (www.ehrs.upenn.edu)
for dates and time. If you have any questions, or wish to request
a training program on safety or health topics for your department,
please call Laura Peller at (215) 898-1944 or e-mail laura@ehrs.upenn.edu.
Almanac, Vol. 48, No. 6, October 2, 2001
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