The table below will help determine the training required by the IBC based on the biosafety level and category of materials used.
Training Requirements |
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If you work with the following |
Training Requirements |
Frequency |
Working with any biological material |
• Initial Biosafety Training |
An Initial Training Session is required prior to initiation of work. Biosafety Retraining as Annual Refresher required thereafter |
Recombinant Research Materials |
Along with the above training you must also take – |
An Initial Training Session is required prior to initiation of work
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Work with Lab-specific biohazardours material |
See your Lab Manager/Supervisor/PI for SOP and hands-on-training |
An Initial Training Session is required prior to initiation of work.
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Shipping and Transport of Regulated Biological Materials |
Shipping and Transport of Regulated Biological Materials |
An Initial Training Session is required prior to initiation of work. |
Animals |
Animal Biosafety
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An Initial Training Session is required prior to initiation of work.
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Nanotechnology Research |
Nanotechnology |
An Initial Training Session is required prior to initiation of work. |
Toxin or Select Agent (exempt quantities only) |
• Select Agents, Biosecurity and Bioterrorism |
Contact the Biosafety Officer before working with these agents. An IBC approval must be in place before starting this project or ordering the toxin/Select Agent or undertaking this training |