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Guidance to EHS Manditory Training

 

 


OSHA Training on: Bloodborne Pathogens, Tuberculosis, Latex Allergy, and Biomedical Waste 

 

Presenter: Sandra Chen, MSN, ARNP

Training Time: 1 hour

This session provides information on the transmission of bloodborne pathogens, primarily HIV and HBV. Learn how to protect against infection and procedures for post-exposure medical evaluation.

Who should attend? Mandatory for all persons having potential occupational exposure to human blood or most human body fluids, unfixed human tissue, or laboratory or animal material contaminated with HIV or HBV

Contact Professional Development and Training Office to register.  
Gables Campus 305-284-5110 
Medical Campus 305-243-3090


LABORATORY SAFETY / HAZARDOUS WASTE

 

Presenter: Jairo Betancourt

Training Time: 2 hours

This session is a training tool for principal investigators, lab supervisors, lab technicians, lab teaching assistants, and others in academic or research laboratories. Basic safety principles, emergency procedures, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines are discussed.

Who should attend? Anyone working in an academic or research laboratory

Contact Professional Development and Training Office to register. 
Gables Campus 305-284-5110 
Medical Campus 305-243-3090


OFFICE ERGONOMICS TASK ANALYSIS

 

Presenter: Raul Garcia-Casariego, CSP, CHMM

Training Time: 1 hour

This session is designed to help supervisors assess ergonomic conditions in the office environment. Learn how to perform an office ergonomics task analysis that can reduce physical fatigue and stress and help employees work more effectively and comfortably.

Who should attend? For supervisors only

Contact Professional Development and Training Office to register.
Gables Campus 305-284-5110
Medical Campus 305-243-3090


SHIPPING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (49CFR/IMDG/IATA)

 

Presenter: Jairo Betancourt

Training Time: 3.5 hours

This session is required for all employees who are involved in the shipment (by highway, ocean or air) of any substances or articles that may be considered "dangerous". Examples include paints, chemicals, batteries, etc.

Contact Professional Development and Training Office to register. 
Gables Campus 305-284-5110 
Medical Campus 305-243-3090


SHIPPING INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES (49CFR/IATA)

 

Presenter: Jairo Betancourt

Training Time: 3 hours

This session is required for all employees who are involved in the shipment of "Infectious Substances" or samples that contain potentially infectious substances, such as blood, tissue, and human or animal body fluids.

Contact Professional Development and Training Office to register. 
Gables Campus 305-284-5110 
Medical Campus 305-243-3090


BASIC LASER SAFETY
 

Presenter: Jairo Betancourt

Training Time: 2 hours

This session is designed to train all individuals associated with laser operations for research or medical use (surgery and/or treatment). It is offered in compliance with HRS, ANSI standards, OSHA regulations and with University Policy and Procedures.

Who should attend? Anyone associated with laser operations.

Call 305-243-3400 to schedule a training appointment.


ASBESTOS AWARENESS
 

Presenter: Raul Garcia-Casariego, CSP, CHMM

Training Time: 1 - 8 hours

Who should attend? Physical Plant and Telecommunications employees.

Call 305-243-3400 to schedule a training appointment.


BASIC FIRE SAFETY
 

Presenter: Christine Daley

Training Time: 1 hour

In this session participants will learn types of fires, how to use a fire extinguisher (Theory Only), and evacuation procedures in case of fire or other emergency. Who should attend? Offered to all employees.

Call 305-243-3400 to schedule a training appointment.