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Environmental Health & Safety


Off-site Locations Safety Information

Supervisor Information for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

This page will help you determine which modules your staff need to complete. The required training topics are listed as well as questions to assist you in identifying whether the optional presentations are also necessary.


The following training is required for all off-site staff who draw blood or deal with human specimens:


Additional training may be required as determined by answering the following questions:

    1. Do staff work in a noisy environment such as a mechanical room or around power equipment? Do staff need to shout in order to be heard just 2-3 feet away? If yes, please contact EH&S to determine if the noise levels are above the OSHA Action Levevl of 85 decibels for an 8 hour day. If so, enrollment in the University Hearing Conservation Program is necessary and the following training must be completed:
    2. Do staff assist in medical procedures that utilize a laser? If yes, the following training must be completed:
    3. Do staff work in an Operating Room? If yes, the following training must be completed:
    4. Do staff use radioactive materials? If yes, the following training must be completed:
    5. Is staff exposured to chemicals and/or particulates that require respiratory protection? If yes, please contact EH&S to determine if levels of contaminates require wearing a respirator and enrollment in the Respiratory Protection Program. If yes, the following training must be completed:

QUESTIONS? Contact EH&S at (585) 275-3241 or e-mail EH&S Questions.

This page last updated 3/16/2006. Disclaimer.