Chemical Safety Training
Chemical safety training courses focus on training individuals how to safely handle and store chemicals.
The courses also help individuals understand the hazards of chemicals and how to respond in an emergency.
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- Chemical Hygiene Plan Training
- Hazardous Material/Dangerous Goods Shipping Training
- Laboratory Safety Training
- Safety & Hazard Communication Training
- Universal Waste Training
Chemical Hygiene Plan Training
The OSHA Laboratory standard defines a CHP as “a written program developed and implemented by the employer which sets forth procedures, equipment, personal protective equipment and work practices that are capable of protecting employees from the health hazards presented by hazardous chemicals used in that particular workplace.” (29 CFR 1910.1450(b)). The Laboratory Standard requires a CHP: “Where hazardous chemicals as defined by this standard are used in the workplace, the employer shall develop and carry out the provisions of a written Chemical Hygiene Plan.” (29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(1)).
Required
For persons working with hazardous chemicals.
Frequency
Before working with chemicals and refresher as needed.
Training Material
Hazardous Material/Dangerous Goods Shipping Training
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has the authority to issue regulations governing the safe transportation of hazardous materials in intrastate, interstate and foreign commerce. This authority was granted in the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, first adopted in 1974 and amended in November, 1990, as the Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act of 1990. The DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulates the transport of hazardous materials through Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Subchapter C, "Hazardous Materials Regulations." Parts 171-180 provide general information on hazardous materials and regulations for their packaging and their shipment by rail, air, vessel and public highway.
Required
For persons shipping or receiving Dangerous Goods, Regulated Medical Waste, or Radioactive Material.
Frequency
DOT: Initial and refresher every three years
IATA: Initial and refresher every two years
Training Courses
Shipping and Receiving DOT Training: Training for Shipping/Receiving and Loading Dock personnel. Required every three years.
Shipping Biological Substance and Dry Ice Training: Training for shipping infectious substances, biological substances, specimens and dry ice. Required every two years.
Shipping Excepted Quantities of Dangerous Goods Training: Training for shipments of excepted amounts (i.e. ≤ 30 mL per container) of eligible dangerous goods. Required every two years.
Shipping MedSafe Collection Receptacles Training: Training for Pharmacy personnel who ship MedSafe pharmaceutical collection containers. Required every three years.
Shipping Radioactive Excepted Package Training: Training for Nuclear Medicine personnel who ship radiopharmaceuticals back to the Nuclear Pharmacy. Required every two years.
Shipping Regulated Medical Waste Training: Training for personnel who ship and sign for Medi-waste or Stericycle biohazardous waste shipments. This includes red bin and sharps container waste. Required every three years.
Shipping Lithium Batteries: Please contact EHS if you need to ship lithium batteries or devices containing lithium batteries.
Contact UNMC EHS to request training.
References
- Biologicals and Dry Ice Shipping Examples
- Chemical Transportation Plan
- Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Shipping Plan
- IATA Dangerous Goods Checklist for a non-radioactive shipment
- IATA Dangerous Goods Checklist for a radioactive shipment
- IATA Acceptance Checklist for Dry Ice
- Liquid Nitrogen Dry Shippers
- Lithium Battery Transportation Plan
- Lithium Battery Shipment Review Application
- Shipping Formalin and Formaldehyde Solutions
- Transporting & Shipping Internationally
Laboratory Safety Training
The laboratory environment can be a hazardous place to work. Laboratory workers are exposed to numerous potential hazards including chemical, biological, physical and radioactive hazards, as well as musculoskeletal stresses. Laboratory safety is governed by numerous local, state and federal regulations.
The Laboratory Safety eLearning training module developed by EHS is a general overview of laboratory safety. Laboratories should also conduct lab-specific training within their laboratories to address all hazards that are applicable to the research being conducted, including chemical, biological, and radiation safety.
Required
All UNMC faculty, staff, and students who work in a laboratory setting.
Frequency
Before working in a laboratory and refresher as needed.
Training Material
Contact UNMC EHS to request training.
References
Safety & Hazard Communication Training
This training is assigned to all faculty, staff, and students to be in compliance with OSHA Standards: 29 CFR Part 1910 & EPA Standards: 40 CFR Part 260-268. This training course includes 7 modules: Introduction, Hazardous Materials, Hazard Exposures, Hazardous Material Spills, Waste Handling, Workplace Safety, and Equipment.
Required
All UNMC faculty, staff, and students.
Frequency
Annually
Universal Waste Training
Universal waste is a subcategory of hazardous waste that poses a low risk to human health and the environment when handled and transported safely. Per state and federal regulations, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and Nebraska Medicine are committed to managing universal waste in the safest manner possible, with concern for the individual and the protection of the environment. In Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) regulates universal waste in Chapter 25 of Title 128 –Nebraska Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Required
Any UNMC or Nebraska Medicine employee who handles, picks up, moves, or manages universal waste requires training.
Frequency
Initial and annually
Training
Contact UNMC EHS to request training.