The GLS Meet and Greet is a workshop that:– Introduces new USC researchers to EH&S Research Safety staff.– Promotes the exchange of safety information, anecdotes, or experiences between colleagues.– Connects researchers with EH&S staff to assist in addressing questions or concerns.
Works with biohazardous materials in animals
Bloodborne Pathogens Training (BBP) Refresher
BBP Refresher may be completed: (a) In-house by PI as part of the Annual Safety Refresher. Use the checklist as a guide. OR (b) via The Bloodborne Pathogen and Aerosol Transmitted Disease Online Training as assigned by the PI.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training (BBP)
Anyone working with or has the potential to be exposed to human or non-human primate blood, blood products, cell lines, bodily fluids, or other potentially infectious materials must attend.
Principles of Biosafety (BIO) Lab-Specific Training
This course covers safe practices for handling and containment of biological materials including human blood, human pathogens, recombinant DNA, and biological toxinsin a Biosafety level 2 laboratory.
General Lab Safety Training
The course covers hazardous materials, lab hazards, engineering and administrative controls, personal protective equipment, and hazardous waste management. Anyone working in USC laboratories must attend. High school students must complete the course and provide a signed Parent Consent Form to their USC research advisors prior to working in USC laboratories.
Animal Care and Use Training Refresher
In addition to the initial training course, the IACUC requires that each investigator offer an annual animal refresher course using the materials on dar.usc.edu on animal care and use at USC to their laboratory staff on an annual basis. A DAR veterinarian is also available, on request, to perform this training instead of the investigator. […]