Biosafety Training Requirements
Research Area |
Required Training Courses |
Frequency |
rDNA and synthetic nucleic acid molecules |
Required once |
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Required once |
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Infectious agents (i.e., bacteria, viruses, fungi, prions, parasites) |
Required once | |
Bloodborne pathogens (e.g., HIV, HBV, HCV, HTLV, EBV, HPV, CMV, etc) | Bloodborne Pathogens Annual OSHA Requirement | Required annually if you work with infectious microorganisms, human blood, human body fluids, or human/primate cell lines |
All research labs | Lab specific training is required for every individual that works in the lab—regardless of job duties | Required annually |
Shipping infectious agents, clinical specimens, and dry ice | Contact UHS at uhs@umn.edu or (612) 626-6002 | Required every 2 years |
Note: Visiting scientists must complete required University of Minnesota training before they can work in a lab at the University.
Biosafety Consideration for Working with Human Materials
Human cell lines: Since no human cell lines can be guaranteed to be free of all bloodborne pathogens, Biosafety Level 2 practices must be followed.
Other Biosafety Task-Specific Training
Note: At this time, the following training sessions are not mandatory; however University Health and Safety (UHS) strongly encourages all staff to review any applicable training: