TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

 


The following Environmental Health & Safety training programs are required for all employees who work with hazardous substances including: chemicals, infectious agents, or human source material. Introductory programs are offered monthly. (Dates of all trainings)

For more information on these programs or to request a training program on safety or health topics for your department, please contact EHS office by calling 617-667-3088 or by sending email to Iris Bradley at ibradley@bidmc.harvard.edu.  There is a required pre-registration for these training courses.

INTRODUCTION TO LABORATORY SAFETY – UPON HIRING

This new combined training program provides a comprehensive overview of safe work practices in a biomedical research laboratory, including chemical safety, biosafety, radiation safety, animal care and use, bloodborne pathogens and research compliance. This course familiarizes the employee with the Institution’s Chemical Hygiene Plan, Biosafety Manual and Exposure Control Plans.

All faculty, staff and students at the Medical Center who work in a laboratory must attend this training. Please arrive early. Sign-in is from 9:15 - 9:30 am. No admittance to the course after 9:30.

Note: All Staff and Faculty must attend a session of Introduction to Laboratory Safety Training as soon as possible after hire. Annual update training can be completed on-line, but only after first attending this introductory session.

LABORATORY SAFETY - ANNUAL UPDATE

This course is required annually for all laboratory employees who have previously attended "Introduction to Laboratory Safety (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. Staff who work with human source materials, HIV or hepatitis viruses must also take the "Bloodborne Pathogens Annual Update."

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS – ANNUAL UPDATE

This course is required annually for all staff that work with human source material, HIV or hepatitis viruses and have previously attended a bloodborne pathogens training. 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.

HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS

Required for ALL non-laboratory Medical Center employees who may be occupationally exposed to hazardous substances. This program provides information on the hazards and safe handling of chemicals. Hazard Communication Program

LASER SAFETY

Required for ALL faculty, staff and students who operate lasers. Topics discussed include the laser medical surveillance program, the laser safety manual, exposure incidents, hazard analysis and control measures. For details, contact Nick Kielbania by phone at 617-667-5141 or by email at nkielban@bidmc.havard.edu

SHIPPING & PACKAGING INFECTIOUS & BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCES

Infectious and biological substances are classified as Dangerous Goods. International and national regulations require that personnel who prepare and package these substances for shipping must be trained every two years to ensure compliance.  Contact Yu-Rong Chu at 617-667-5148 or via email at ychu@bidmc.harvard.edu for more information about training options and availability.

 

Radiation Safety Training
Radiation Safety Training is required for all personnel using radioactive materials or radiation producing equipment at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and affiliated institutions. All training for employees working with radiation must contact the Radiation Safety Office at 7-2510.