Training for Researchers

Federal, State, and Local regulations require the completion of specific training courses based on the hazards that exist in research spaces and the specific job activities of researchers. For any questions or concerns, contact [email protected].

All researchers must be listed in a lab in BioRAFT. Training is assigned based on the job activities assigned to the researcher.

All courses can be found here: BioRAFT Course Directory

Biological
Course Name	Associated Job Activity	Frequency
Biosafety Training	Works with Biological Materials	Every 3 Years
Bloodborne Pathogens Training	Exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens or Human Source Materials	Annual
Recombinant DNA Training	Works with Recombinant and/or Synthetic Nucleic Acids	Every 3 Years
Shipping and Transporting Biological Materials	Ships Biological/Infectious Materials	Every 2 Years
Chemical
Course Name	Associated Job Activity	Frequency
Lab Chemical Safety Training	Works around or with Hazardous Materials in a lab type setting	Every 3 Years
General
Course Name	Associated Job Activity	Frequency
Field Research Safety Training	Works in Field Locations	Every 3 Years
General Lab Safety Training	Works in Wet Laboratory Spaces	Annual
Hazardous Materials and Equipment for Registered Student Organizations	Is a member of a Registered Student Organization	Annual
Physical
Course Name	Associated Job Activity	Frequency
Ladder Safety	Works with Ladders and Scaffolding	Annual
Power Tool and Workshop Safety	Works with common hand tools and/or power tools; Works with shop equipment	Annual
Fire Extinguisher Safety	Performs activities that may require the use of a Fire Extinguisher	Once, or as requested
Radiological
Course Name	Associated Job Activity	Frequency
Laser Safety Training	Works with Lasers	Every 3 Years
Radiation Safety Training	Works with Radioactive Materials	Annual
X-Ray Machine User Training	Works with X-Ray Producing Devices	Annual

The following training courses are currently conducted in-person or via zoom:

Course Name	Associated Job Activity	Frequency
Controlled Substances Training	Researchers with access to/using controlled substances	Once

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