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We are fortunate to count on so many giving-hearted supporters, and we want to share some of their stories with you. We want to show you the courage, the determination, and the generosity of spirit that define their journeys with UTHealth Houston.
We are fortunate to count on so many giving-hearted supporters, and we want to share some of their stories with you. We want to show you the courage, the determination, and the generosity of spirit that define their journeys with UTHealth Houston.
All UTHealth Houston and UTPhysicians employees receive Safety Orientation Training upon employment during the New Employee Orientation session provided by Human Resources. During this session, basic information is provided about general safety, fire safety, emergency procedures, emergency communication, and information is provided about additional safety training offered by SHERM.
Subsequently, all UTHealth Houston employees will also receive refresher training on basic safety information within the Health and Safety Module provided during the Annual Employee Compliance Training.
In addition, the link above is a video that provides a comprehensive look at the potential hazards that we have on our campus, where to find important safety information, and what to do in case of a fire. If it's been a while since you've been in orientation, we encourage you to take a 10 minute micro-break and look at our video.
Required Safety Training for UTHealth and UTPhysicians employees
All laboratory and clinic based employees are required to take an Initial Safety course and then an Annual Refresher one year from the date of your Initial Safety course. Our courses are available online through our EHS learning management system and if you need directions you can find them below. If an in-person training class is desired, please contact EHS at 713 500 8100 to schedule a training session.
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Initial Laboratory & Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Training
Federal and State Laws (e.g. Texas Hazard Communication Standard TH&S Code 502.009; OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030) require that all employees who work with hazardous chemicals or potentially infectious biological complete training regarding the hazards they may encounter in the workplace. Please complete this training prior to initiating work in the laboratory setting. In addition to providing useful information regarding protection from exposure to hazardous chemical substances and biological agents, the training offers very useful information regarding how to obtain safety data sheets (SDSs), how to properly collect and dispose of hazardous waste, and what to do in the event of an emergency.
Annual Lab and Bloodborne Pathogens Refresher Training
This training provides a brief refresher on the critical elements of laboratory safety and also fulfill the annual bloodborne pathogens training requirement. Principal investigators and laboratory personnel working in or overseeing a laboratory are required to complete this training at least annually. Principal Investigators will be responsible for verifying that all laboratory personnel have completed the training as required by the UTHealth Houston Chemical Safety Committee. Environmental Health and Safety will verify the training has been completed during each lab’s annual laboratory safety survey. This course can be completed online at EHS learning management system.
Infectious Shipping Training - Required for those that use E-Ship Global
The transportation and shipment of biological materials is subject to stringent regulatory controls. Individuals involved in the transportation and shipment of infectious substances must receive training on the applicable regulations and requirements before shipping such materials. EHS provides online training for those individuals requiring shipping training. Click here for more information on the Infectious Substances Shipping training or call the Biological Safety Program at 713-500-8170 for questions or assistance with shipping. This course can be completed online at EHS learning management system.
Basic Radiation Safety Training - Required for those working with and storage of Radioactive Materials
This course is available in-person and is required for any personnel working with or storing radioactive materials in the laboratory or clinical setting.. A preregistration to include attendee’s name, department, and e-mail address is required. This is a 6-hour course that meets over 2 days and attending both days is required for completion. Click here for more information about the course.
To preregister, please contact the Radiation Safety Program at 713-500-5840 or e-mail attendee’s name, department, and e-mail address.
Clinical Safety Training
Clinic Safety Training is required for all personnel at UTHealth Houston who work in a clinical setting, including those who work within UT Physicians, UT School of Dentistry, UT Neurosciences, and other related UTHealth Houston clinics. This initial training should be taken upon employment, and the annual refresher training should be taken each year thereafter. This training includes important safety information that is necessary for working in the clinical setting, and it includes information about bloodborne pathogens and safe sharps awareness.
Clinic Safety Training can be completed virtually through the iLearn or EHS learning management system. If you have any questions regarding these training courses please contact Stephen David @ 713-500-5858 or our main office @ 713-500-8100.
Initial Clinical Safety Training
Required ONCE as part of New Employee Orientation. Required for all clinic-based employees, including those who work within UT Physicians, UT School of Dentistry, UT Neurosciences, and other related UTHealth Houston clinics.
Annual Refresher Clinical Safety Training
Required ANNUALLY, beginning 1 year after completion of Initial Clinical Safety Training. Required for all clinic-based employees including those who work within UT Physicians, UT School of Dentistry, UT Neurosciences, and other related UTHealth Houston clinics.
Medical Waste Shipping Training
Any employees that prepare medical waste materials for transportation or sign the waste transport manifest papers (Stericycle receipt) – Training is good for 3 years.
Available formats for Safety training
Initial Laboratory & Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Training
Available Online only
Annual Lab and Bloodborne Pathogens Refresher Training
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