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1. Laboratory/Protocol-Specific training:  All personnel must receive training from the Principal Investigator, at the time of assignment and at annually thereafter.  This training must include a risk assessment for any microbial agents being used in the lab. The risk assessment should include a discussion of routes of infection, signs and symptoms of exposure, options for vaccinations and any post-exposure prophylaxis), engineering controls and work practice directives, PPE requirements, spill clean-up procedures, and post-exposure procedures. Laboratories with a comprehensive Biosafety manual may use their manual as a guide for training, with signatures documenting review.  In person trainings, for example during lab meetings, can also be documented using the “Site-Specific Training Checklist and Record SOP” in the IBC Fact Sheets and SOP library. https://ibc.utah.edu/_resources/documents/fact-sheets-and-sops/site-specific-training-record-sop.docx

    

2. Introduction to Biosafety: This is an online training module that provides an introductory course for laboratory personnel working with biological agents at Biosafety Level 1 at the University of Utah. The course describes the use of engineering controls, administrative controls, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, how to clean up spills of biological materials, waste disposal and what to do in the event of an exposure incident. Details and registration for this class can be found at: https://learninghub.utah.edu/#/online-courses/43c0dbce-b047-4be5-86a9-b8248ee0afa0 
   
   
3. Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Training: This online training module is designed for anyone working with human or non-human primate cell lines, blood, tissue, body fluids, as well as other potentially infectious material (OPIM) of human origin. Training must be completed at the time of assignment and repeated annually, as described in federal regulations 29 CFR 1910.10309, of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, section (g)(2).  Details and registration for this class can be found at: https://learninghub.utah.edu/#/online-courses/b708010c-a2d5-4eba-9a0b-3b295a160ce4

 

4. Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) and Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Training: This online training course is suitable for anyone working with recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids, pathogenic or toxic materials requiring BSL-2 containment.  This course also provides the annual requirement of Bloodborne Pathogens training for personnel working with human or non-human primate cell lines, blood, tissue, body fluids, as well as other potentially infectious material (OPIM) of human origin. Training must be completed at the time of assignment and repeated annually. Details and registration for this class can be found at: https://learninghub.utah.edu/#/online-courses/b65002cc-068f-44d4-a760-2308bc1dff06

 

5. Viral Vectors:  This training course will teach the requirements for working safely with viral vectors that are commonly used at the University of Utah.Training must be completed at the time of assignment and repeated every 3 years.Details and registration for this class can be found at: https://learninghub.utah.edu/#/online-courses/2038d73c-4bd0-4d4d-8a42-5afb8d3b14d5

 

6. Animal Biosafety Level 2 Training: This is an online class required for anyone working with rodents requiring ABSL-2 containment. Training must be completed at the time of assignment and repeated every 3 years.Details and registration for this class can be found at: https://learninghub.utah.edu/#/online-courses/6e45f8b3-61d9-4509-ad7c-b4205643022c

 

7. Herpes B Virus Training: This training course is required for anyone working with macaques and other old-world primates and is available as a special session, on demand, supplement to the BBP/BSL2 course. This class provides information related to the risks associated with potential exposure to Herpes B virus, working with in unfixed samples and cells and procedures to follow in the event of an exposure. Training must be completed at the time of assignment and repeated annually. Additional information is available by contacting the Biosafety office at Biosafety@ehs.utah.edu.

 

8. Biosafety Level-3 (BSL-3): This class is required for anyone working with recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids or pathogenic agents or toxic materials requiring BSL-3 containment. The class will be tailored to the EEJ BSL-3 facility.  Training must be completed at the time of assignment and repeated annually. Additional information, is available by contacting the Biosafety Office at Biosafety@ehs.utah.edu.

 

9. Animal Biosafety Level-3 Training: This class will be provided as a supplement to the BSL-3 class when working with rodents under ABSL3 containment. Contact the Biosafety Office (biosafety@ehs.utah.edu) to schedule training.

 

10. Shipping Category B Infectious Substances and Dry Ice Training: Participants will learn how to classify, package, label, and document shipments containing infectious or potentially infectious materials in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Air Transporters Association (IATA) regulations. Specific and practical information will be provided for laboratory personnel and study coordinators who ship infectious or potentially infectious materials by air or highway. Regulations and procedures for shipping with dry ice will also be described. Upon completion, participants will be certified to ship Category B materials for a period of 2 years. All individuals who package and ship infectious materials and/or dry ice are required by federal regulation (49 CFR 171-180) to complete Shipping Training every two years. Individuals who package and ship potentially infectious human specimens should also complete this class. Details and registration for this class can be found at: https://learninghub.utah.edu/#/online-courses/8951811b-b1f4-4929-bbd1-2d4ec12ba193

 

11. Shared-Space Training. All BSL-2 (or higher) laboratory spaces that are shared by two or more researchers using different biohazardous agents, who are not co-PIs or co-investigators on an approved IBC protocol(s), must conduct a joint “Biohazards Awareness and Training” session for all the personnel working in the space. This laboratory led, training session is required upon the initial use of a shared laboratory and annually thereafter. The completed training roster may be uploaded into your SAM B-Permit. For additional information, reference “Training on Biohazards in Shared Spaces SOP” in the IBC ‘Fact Sheets and SOP library’.https://ibc.utah.edu/_resources/documents/fact-sheets-and-sops/training-on-biohazards-in-shared-spaces-sop.docx

     

12. Laboratory Safety 3-in-1. This online class covers the safe operation of a centrifuge, autoclave and a biosafety cabinet. This course required at initial assignment and annually thereafter for personnel who will work at BSL3 and is an optional training for personnel who will work at BSL1 and BSL2. Details and registration for this class can be found at: https://learninghub.utah.edu/#/online-courses/f475754e-fe98-4c6e-8fc3-3febd697c9a5