Training

Training Sessions

Chemical Hygiene Plan

This course is required for all personnel working in any laboratory on the EVMS campus. The course is two hours long and topics include: 

  • General Laboratory Safety
  • Hazard Recognition
  • Proper Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Storage of Chemicals
  • Signs and Labels
  • Waste Disposal
Location: Andrews Hall, Room 155
Duration: 9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates:
January 17, 2013
February 21, 2013
March 21, 2013

 

Radiation Safety

This course is required for all laboratory personnel that receive, possess, use or transfer sources of radiation, have hands-on use of radioactive materials, or frequently enter restricted areas.There is required homework and a proficiency exam at the end of the course. Course participants are expected to supply their own scientific calculator and be able to complete calculations involving basic algebra and natural log. The course is seven-hours long and is usually delivered in two half-day sessions.The course topics include:

  • Principles and Practices of Radiation Safety
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Institutional Specific Requirements
  • Hands-On Use of Geiger and Scintillation Counters
Location: Andrews Hall, Room(s) 155/156
Duration: 9:30AM to 1:00PM
Dates:
February 20, 2013, Day One
February 22, 2013, Day Two

 

Please Note: When registering for a training session, please use your legal first and last names. To register, login to BioRAFT using your Novell username and password and complete the registration in the Course Directory. You may also register by contacting Heather Beltran in the EH&S Office, Lewis Hall 2132, 446 - 5798.