Training
Training Requirement:
Training programs
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Biological and chemical hazards are assessed by IACUC and the UB Biosafety
Committee. Principal Investigators must fill out a Hazardous Substances
Information Sheet. This information is reviewed by CM-LAF staff and Occupational
and Environmental Safety Services. If the review concludes that there is a
hazard to staff, investigators and staff are given a training session by appropriate
personnel. Any additional immunization or other precautions are addressed at
this time. Standard Operating Procedures are generated with specific instructions
on how to handle safely each hazardous agent. This process ensures that all employees
who work with hazardous agents are instructed and trained on the proper use of the
agents; are aware of the potential dangers; and are cognizant of the required safeguards.
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Several training sessions are given annually on OHS to inform personnel about zoonoses,
personal hygiene and occupational health and safety. These include in-house sessions,
the IACUC/CM-LAF Training Program, and formal lectures by UB personnel as part of the
OHS seminar program.
Training Schedules
For general orientation/special traning of new faculty, sponsors and observers or to arrange for dedicated training contact CM-LAF at 829-2919 or email LAF at cm-laf@research.buffalo.edu.
