LABORATORY SAFETY & HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR’S COURSE TRAINING SCHEDULE August 2008- December 2008
Instructors: Rebecca Bloodworth & Michael S. Gilmer – Environmental Health & Safety
This is a full one-hour & 25 minute course designed specifically for UTHSCSA Faculty, Clinical, Research and Facilities Management Staff who work with hazardous chemicals / materials in the laboratory work environment, but open to all UTHSCSA & UHS employees and volunteer staff. The first part of the course covers the classification of hazardous chemicals and gases used here at UTHSCSA, and our policies and procedures for their safe handling, use, storage and emergency response guidelines. The second part of the course covers waste disposal and recycling procedures for spent chemical, biological, and radioactive hazardous materials.
New employees (including transfers) are required to attend this training within 90 days of initial assignment to duties that place them at risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals / materials during handling, use, or waste disposal. Current employees are encouraged to attend as a refresher, or as a supplement to specific hazardous chemical / chemical hygiene / hazardous waste operations training as required by Texas DSHS / TCEQ and OSHA / EPA.
Revised 08/07/2008
Date
Day
Time
Room
Aug 18,
2008
Mon
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
309L MED
Sep 15, 2008
Mon
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
309L MED
Oct 20, 2008
Mon
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
309L MED
Nov 17, 2008
Mon
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
309L MED
Dec 15, 2008
Mon
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
309L MED
All classes are held at the Central Campus. Room 309L located on the 3rd floor of the Medical School building. For a campus map, click on the link below: http://utmaps.uthscsa.edu/?urlname=3&urlid=15.
NOTE: Reservations are not required unless you intend to send more than 20 individuals. Additional courses for 10 or more employees may be scheduled by contacting the Environmental Health & Safety Office @ 7-2955. Please bring a pen, thank you. Please be prompt.
