Staff who may come in contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials must complete the Bloodborne Pathogens online training module which is an annual OSHA requirement. Laboratory personnel who use formaldehyde or formalin in their laboratory or work area must also complete the Formaldehyde online training module as this is also an annual requirement. Laboratory safety training is performance-based, and it is up to the supervisor/principle investigator to determine which subjects best meet your training needs. New employees must review all training topics pertinent to their laboratory environment. Existing employees should check with their supervisor to determine which courses they may need to review. It is recommended that all pertinent topics should be reviewed at least every three years.
If there are any changes in chemicals, equipment, or procedures, then the appropriate safety training module must be completed by the lab staff. Staff must be trained on the hazards associated with the materials that they use; must be aware of how to properly handle, store, use and dispose of these materials; must know the proper ways of protecting themselves from the hazards including the use of good work practices, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment; and must know emergency procedures. If you have any questions, then please contact Pam Fatland at OEHS, 988-2800 or pfatlan@tulane.edu.
Please go to the list of laboratory safety training online courses and click on the courses that you need to complete. Quizzes at the end of the course go to a training database which is maintained by OEHS. Course certificates can be printed upon successful completion of each quiz.
