Laboratory Safety Related Training Classes at UCSB

EH&S Training Classes (enrollment link below)

General Laboratory Safety, 3 hrs, quarterly (x-4899)
Review of the hazards and safe work practices relevant to chemicals, compressed gases, electricity, cryogenics, vacuum/pressurized systems, waste disposal, personal protective equipment, emergency response and campus safety resources. Fire Extinguisher Usage class (below) is generally included here.

Fire Extinguisher Usage, 1 hr, quarterly (x-7751)
Hands-on use and review of the various types of campus extinguishers to put out small controlled fires. Review of basic fire prevention and response techniques.

Hazardous Waste Refresher, 15 min. online training (x-3293)
This course is intended for all hazardous waste generators on campus and is to be used to refresh the attendee’s knowledge of regulations and campus policies concerning hazardous waste. All laboratory personnel must have already completed EH&S' Laboratory Safety Course which includes the initial hazardous waste training, among many other topics.

Radiation Safety, 3 hrs, every six weeks; 1 hour refresher class is quarterly (x-7256)
Mandatory class for isotope users; types of ionizing radiation; decay tables; biological effects of ionizing radiation; acute and chronic exposure; occupational exposure limits; radiation monitoring; properties and handling of common isotopes; contamination control measures; waste disposal; instrumentation; surveys; recordkeeping requirements.

Laboratory Supervisors – Responsibilities and Resources, 15 min. online training (x-4899)
Lab supervisors have direct responsibilities under campus policy and the law to provide a safe work environment for their employees. This online module provides supervisors with: a. an overview of their general safety responsibilities, b. some specific safety documentation tasks to complete to be in compliance with Cal-OSHA regulations, c. available safety resources.

Bloodborne Pathogens, upon request (x-8894)
For employees at “reasonable risk” of exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Bloodborne diseases and their transmission; recognition of tasks potentially resulting in occupational exposure; Hepatitis B vaccination; Universal Precautions; personal protective equipment; emergency and disinfection procedures; UCSB BP program.

Schedule of Upcoming EH&S Classes and On-Line Enrollment

Training Resources Outside of EH&S:
CPR and First Aid are no longer offered through EH&S, but are offered through the campus Recreation Department.

Ergonomics for Computer Workstations and Repetitive Motion Injuries in Labs (e.g. pipetting)
These safety issues are handled through Business Services (x4169). Typical ergonomics issues include: the musculoskeletal system and cumulative trauma disorders (tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, back problems); ergonomic risk factors; guidelines for proper biomechanics; computer workstation guidelines; office exercises.