Laboratory Safety (HSI)
UMKC has implemented a new laboratory training curriculum. This online curriculum was developed by the Health and Safety Institute and has been adopted at all four University of Missouri campuses.
UM System laboratory training curriculum
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Biological Safety
Basic Introduction to Biosafety: This general course provides essential information about safely working with biohazards, including safe work practices, working with sharps, and disinfection/sterilization.
| Attendees |
Anyone using biological agents |
| Schedule |
Initial, then every three years |
| Contact |
Dennis Elmore |
| Location |
Virtual
To access the course, you will need to select “Log in Through My Institution,” find University of Missouri – Kansas City, and log in with your SSO.
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NIH Recombinant DNA (rDNA) Guidelines: This course provides information about the NIH guidelines regulating the usage of recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid molecules.
| Attendees |
Anyone using recombinant DNA |
| Schedule |
Initial, then annually |
| Contact |
Dennis Elmore |
| Location |
Virtual
To access the course, select “Log in Through My Institution,” find University of Missouri – Kansas City and log in with your SSO.
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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens: This course provides information about safely working with samples potentially containing bloodborne pathogens, including exposure routes, precautions to prevent exposures, and how to handle spills.
| Attendees |
Anyone using human or nonhuman primate samples (tissues, cells, blood, fluids, etc.) of any kind |
| Schedule |
Initial, then annually |
| Contact |
Dennis Elmore |
| Location |
Virtual
To access the course, select “Log in Through My Institution,” find University of Missouri – Kansas City and log in with your SSO.
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Radiation Safety
Radiation Worker - New User Radioactive Materials Training: This course covers basic radiation physics, instrumentation and biological effects of ionizing radiation, radiation protection principles and radioactive waste, among other topics. This class must be completed before you will be able to register for the Radioactive Materials Lab Demonstration and Observation class.
| Attendees |
All personnel who wish to become a radioactive materials worker at UMKC |
| Schedule |
Upon request |
| Contact |
radsafety@umkc.edu
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| Location |
Online via Canvas |
Radiation Worker - Radioactive Materials Lab Demonstration and Observation: This course is the second part towards becoming a radioactive materials worker. The course will cover UMKC radiation safety policy and procedures specific to the radioactive material used.
| Attendees |
Individuals who have completed the new user radioactive materials training course |
| Schedule |
Upon request |
| Contact |
radsafety@umkc.edu
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| Location |
Online via Canvas |
Radiation Worker - Radioactive Material Refresher Training: This course is required to maintain radiation worker status. Review radiation safety hazards, procedures, and UMKC radiation safety policy.
| Attendees |
Radiation workers must complete this training if it has been 11 months since initial radioactive materials training |
| Schedule |
Annually, and reminder notices are sent out thirty days prior to the month training is due |
| Contact |
radsafety@umkc.edu
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| Location |
As arranged |
UMKC Radiation Producing Devices (RPD) and X-ray Refresher Training: This course is provided to maintain awareness of the Missouri Radiation Protection regulations regarding the acquisition, use, change of location, or disposal of radiation producing devices.
| Attendees |
Users or owners of RPDs |
| Schedule |
Annually, and reminder notices are sent out thirty days prior to the month training is due |
| Contact |
radsafety@umkc.edu
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| Location |
Online via Canvas |
