This course covers the University of Connecticut Radiation Safety Program. Topics include: radiation protection principles, signs and labels, security, and emergency procedures.

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This course covers the University of Connecticut Radiation Safety Program. Topics include: radiation protection principles, signs and labels, security, emergency procedures, radionuclide materials ordering process (Kuali), handling of radioactive material, storage, waste, security, documentation, and monitoring policies and procedures required for users of radioactive materials.

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Topics include, but are not limited to, selection, use, maintenance, storage, limitation, and UCONN policies. Fit testing of respirators to ensure proper fit is conducted at the end of the session.
Annual Respiratory Protection training and fit testing classes will be offered monthly.
Prior to registering for a class, written medical approval must be obtained from Student Health Services.
Registrants must read and follow these instructions prior to scheduling and attending training: Preparatory Instructions for Respiratory Training
Individuals who have not received written medical approval or have not followed the pre-training instructions noted above, will not be permitted to attend the respiratory protection training course.

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The course reviews the contents of the OSHA Laboratory Standard, the details of the Chemical Hygiene Plan, the physical and health hazards of chemicals in the work area and appropriate work practices, standard operating procedures and emergency procedures used to protect employees from hazards in laboratories.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Anyone shipping biological materials. These materials include microorganisms, genetic elements, tissue samples and biological products.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class will prepare you to classify, package, label and document your biological materials shipments according to Department of Transportation and IATA Dangerous Goods regulations. This class also provides information about shipping your samples with dry ice. Training must be completed every two years or when regulations change. For more information about this course, contact David Cavallaro (860-486-3180)