The University of Chicago
Environmental Health and Safety

Laboratory Teaching Assistant

All laboratory teaching assistants are required to attend the following classes:

Biological Safety Cabinets
Bloodborne Pathogens* (For employees with occupational exposure to human blood, human blood components, products made from human blood, human body fluids, unfixed tissues or organs (other than intact skin) from a human (living or dead), HIV-containing cell or tissue cultures, organ cultures and HIV- or HBV-containing culture mediums or other solutions, blood organs, or other tissues from experimental animals infected with HIV or HBV.)
Chemical Hygiene Plan (Note:  By attending CHP, the employee also receives credit for Personal Protective Equipment and initial Fire Safety training.)
DOT General Awareness***
Fire Safety*
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory Protection* (If voluntarily using a respirator.)
Shipping Infectious Substances**

Legend:  * Denotes annual requirement
** Denotes training requirement every two years
***Denotes training requirement every three years

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