Online Training Available for All UW Personnel
The following classes/presentations are available online and can be taken at
any time. Some take the place of classroom instruction and others act as a refresher.
Refer to the specific course for each course's requirements and properties. Most require a UWNetID and a
UW Security Certificate in your browser.
Effective February 2011, EH&S Biosafety Training is required per findings of the 2009 NIH Office
of Biotechnology Activities (OBA) "not for cause" site visit. The course is required for all Principal
Investigators (PIs) with laboratories / research using any form of recombinant DNA (including transgenic
animals and plants), pathogenic microorganisms, human / non-human primate tissues (including cell lines),
or other biohazardous agents. It is also required for all personnel working in such laboratories / research
settings. Training is required initially, prior to work with biohazards, and every three years thereafter.
Classes completed after May 10, 2010 meet this requirement.
The class may be completed online or in-person. The training classes are one and a half to two hours in length.
The class may be completed in person.
This is a general biosafety training course, which covers roles and responsibilities when conducting research with
recombinant DNA and other biohazardous agents. The course also covers the review and approval process for biohazardous
agents at the University of Washington and the requirements governing their use (e.g. facilities, equipment, practices).
To take this course you you are required to have a UWNetID and a
UW Security Certificate in your browser.
Online: Biosafety Training
This online course for researchers meets the annual training required by Washington State Law (WAC 296-823)
for employees who have a reasonably anticipated potential for exposure to human blood, blood by-products, human tissue, or
other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
This training must take place during compensated work hours so that your questions can be answered. A BBP instructor will
be available to you Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the EH&S Research and Occupational Safety (ROS)
at 206.221.7770. Please allow at least one hour to complete the course.
To take this course you are required to have a UWNetID and a
UW Security Certificate on your browser.
Online: Bloodborne Pathogens for Researchers
This online course is for anyone who uses fume hoods in their work or education.
You are required to have a UWNetID and a
UW Security Certificate in your browser.
Online: Fume Hood
This short (20-30 minutes) online course satisfies the regulatory requirement for every UW employee
to receive training in general asbestos awareness. A certificate will be generated at the end as proof of completion.
Online: General Asbestos Awareness
Additionally, an annual refresher training is required for all employees. This short course takes 5-10 minutes and satisfies the regulatory requirement
for every UW employee to receive annual refresher training in asbestos awareness. A certificate will be generated at the end as proof of completion.
Online: General Asbestos Awareness Refresher
Both of these courses require that you have a UWNetID and a
UW Security Certificate in your browser.
This online training is focused on hazardous waste management for clinical and hospital staff.
Online: Hazardous Waste Management for Clinical and Hospital Staff
This information is for IBC members new and for reference. The page includes a
video of training offered in 2009, the PowerPoint presentation and links to
NIH guidelines.
IBC Member Training
An online presentation that covers the chemical hazards in laboratories and
outlines personal protection, MSDS, chemical storage, disposal, response, and accident prevention.
This course partially fulfills state training requirements for laboratory staff who work
with chemicals.
Online: Managing Laboratory Chemicals
An online presentation designed for nursing staff and other medical
personnel who work with patients that are undergoing radiation therapy.
View Presentation for Radiation Therapy Nursing Staff
An online presentation designed for personnel who work with sealed
sources of ionizing radiation.
Take Radioactive Sealed Source Training
This is an online presentation to give interested personnel an
opportunity to refresh their knowledge of Radiation Safety procedures
and terminology specific to the University of Washington. This presentation
fulfills our license requirements to provide a forum for Radiation Safety
information.
This course does not meet the requirements for initial training
required for all personnel who wish to use Radioactive Materials.
Take Online Radiation Safety Refresher Training
This class provides training required by 49 CFR 172.704 for the shipment
of Biological Substance, Category B. The training should be repeated every
two years. A certificate will be generated at the end as proof of completion.
You are required to have a UWNetID and a
UW Security Certificate in your browser.
Take Shipping Biological Cat B Online
This online class meets the US Department of Transportation requirements for shipping Dry
Ice with non-dangerous goods and Exempt Patient specimens. A certificate will be generated at
the end as proof of completion. You are required to have a UWNetID and a
UW Security Certificate in your browser.
Take Shipping Dry Ice online class
An online presentation designed for personnel who work with x-ray
machines used for dental radiology.
View Presentation for Dental X-Ray Personnel
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