Biosafety Training

 

All persons working in laboratories where biohazardous materials are used or stored shall participate in and complete biosafety training appropriate to their work environment and position duties. Such training shall be repeated on a basis deemed necessary by the IBC and based on requirements to improve safety at UNT Health, increase safety awareness in work areas, and meet requirements set forth by CDC, NIH, OSHA and other applicable regulations and standards.

In addition to registration of work involving potentially pathogenic agents/material, training is required for research personnel. The Basic Biosafety Training is available online.

Videos for proper removal of gloves Part A & B – UNT Health, EH&S effort to promote biosafety and biosecurity Month.

Proper usage and removal of personal protective equipment (PPE) is a critical component of biosafety and occupational health. Gloves, gowns, masks and other PPE form the first line of defense against hazardous materials, infectious agents and chemicals. However, improper glove removal can compromise protection and increase the risk of contamination. To address this, UNT Health Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) developed a training initiative highlighting correct glove removal techniques. In collaboration with the Compliance Department and Academic Innovation, EHS produced two instructional videos demonstrating safe glove removal methods.

Please use the following link the watch the videos.

 

Complete Your Online Biosafety Training Here

Biosafety Training Program module

Biosafety Training Program

UNT Health Bloodborne Pathogens

Contact

To request access to biosafety training, please contact LearnHSC@unthealth.edu

The Shipping of Biological material course from CITI

The Shipping of Biological material course from CITI is now available. This course meets the IATA/DOT training requirements for shipping of biological material.

  1. First, you will need to sign up for CITI, if you do not have an account already set up.
  2. Ensure you have the University of North Texas Health Science Center as an affiliation
  3. Click on View courses
  4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and check add a course
  5. Answer question 1 and 5
  6. For question 9, scroll down to the bottom of the list and check Shipping and Transport of Regulated Biological Materials
  7. Then submit the course will be visible in your list.
  8. Once you complete the course keep a copy of your certificate available in the lab for review by FAA and EHS review
  9. Ensure you have the any export, intra/inter state permits (Office of Research Security and International Compliance) and MTA (office of Sponsored Programs), as applicable for the material you are shipping.

This course is available for all UNT Health employee and students. Please pass this along to your colleagues.