Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures Training for Healthcare Staff

Description:

This course is a campus offering for healthcare staff in a clinical work environment with bloodborne pathogen exposure risk.

Audience

UW-Madison healthcare staff

Register:
https://canvas.wisc.edu/enroll/DLG4LC

Radiation Safety 110: Medical Laser Refresher

Description:

This  refresher course covers a variety of laser safety topics on clinical use of lasers and is intended for personnel who have been previously certified to work with medical lasers and laser systems on the UW-Madison campus. It is an online module followed by a short quiz. A score of 80% is required to pass.

Passing score is 80%

Register:
https://www.talent.wisc.edu/Catalog/Default.aspx?CK=79863

Radiation Safety 108: Laser Safety Refresher 2024-2025

Description:

This mandatory annual refresher course covers a variety of laser safety topics on a rotating basis and is intended for personnel who have been previously certified to work with research lasers and laser systems on the UW-Madison campus. It is an online module followed by a short quiz. A score of 80% is required to pass.

Passing score is 80%

Register:
https://go.wisc.edu/s738sm

Beryllium Awareness

Description:

Beryllium awareness training is for those who work with or are in spaces with potential exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium compounds.

Audience

Students, employees, and visiting researchers

Register:
https://canvas.wisc.edu/enroll/CW9GNN

Hazardous Pharmaceutical Disposal Training

Description:

Some pharmaceuticals that are used in animal research are regulated as hazardous waste. In this course, you will learn about how to properly dispose of expired or unused hazardous pharmaceuticals.

Audience

This course was intended for veterinarians, vet technicians, and researchers and study team members on protocols that include hazardous pharmaceuticals.

Prerequisite:
None
Renewal:
None
Register:
https://canvas.wisc.edu/enroll/N9ENAM

Reproductive Hazards in Research

Description:

Reproductive Hazards in Research is intended to be a comprehensive course that identifies potential hazards in the research community for women, men, the developing fetus, and children at home. Extensive resources for reproductive hazards in a research setting can be difficult to elucidate, therefore, we hope this course is a valuable resource for potential side effects from exposure to biological, chemical, and radioactive hazards as well as method of prevention. This course also offers resources in the form of guidance documents and publications to identify more detailed and specific information.

Audience

This course is intended for anyone on campus who is a significant other, currently pregnant or considering becoming pregnant.

Prerequisite:
None
Renewal:
None
Register:
https://canvas.wisc.edu/enroll/P7XJDD

Preventing Heat Illness at Work

Description:

This course offers resources to reduce heat-related hazards and illness in outdoor and indoor work environments.

View the UW-Madison training video (5 min.) and register below for more resources.

Audience

Supervisors and employees at risk for heat illness

Register:
https://canvas.wisc.edu/enroll/H7DHNK

Radiation Safety 111: Ultraviolet Light Training

Description:

Ultraviolet (UV) light safety training is recommended for anyone who will be working with or around the UV sources at Campus. This UV safety course is developed by the Office of Radiation Safety and covers the basic science of UV,  the potential hazards associated, and the safety precautions to take while working with these sources.

Audience

Anyone

Prerequisite:
None
Renewal:
None
Register:
https://canvas.wisc.edu/enroll/A4DJML

ABSL-2 training

Description:

Animal biosafety level 2 or ABSL-2, is required for work involving agents that pose moderate hazards to people, animals, or the environment. This level requires addition training and supervision, restricted access to facilities and labs, and the use of containment equipment to conduct research with infectious agents. Employees will learn about the differences between ABSL-1 and ABSL-2 and the requirements for working with hazardous pathogens.

Audience

This course is intended for animal care workers and laboratory staff that work in ABSL-2 facilities.

Prerequisite:
None
Renewal:
None
Register:
https://canvas.wisc.edu/enroll/CJPXJ9

Compressed Gas & Anesthetics for Animal Users

Description:

This course is intended for animal users that perform anesthesia or sedation. This course covers compressed gas usage and proper storage, and precautions when using isoflurane or ether.

Audience

People working with animals who will perform sedation or anesthesia

Prerequisite:
None
Renewal:
None
Register:
https://canvas.wisc.edu/enroll/46MWFB