Training

General Laboratory Safety

The Laboratory Safety class provides information for individuals working with hazardous or reactive chemical and or physical hazards such as energized equipment, compressed gasses, open flames and cryogens. The class covers the methods to prevent or minimize exposure or injury via the use of engineering controls, work and administrative controls, and personal protective equipment. 

1. General Laboratory Safety course, complete the online course using SciShield
   • Log in to SciShield with your UTEP credentials. (if no UTEP credentials, contact the EH&S office for assistance)
   • Once logged in click on “ training” tab and then “ course Directory”
   • Select the “ Laboratory Safety for Academic Lab Courses (Online)” course.
   • You may complete this training at your own pace.
   • Send us the certificate to update your training

Biosafety/Bloodborne Pathogens

The Biosafety/Bloodborne Pathogens class provides information for individuals working with laboratory animals, infectious agents, toxins, human blood, cell lines and or tissues. The class provides an introduction to hazardous biological agents, their potential route of exposure, disease potential, what to do in case of an incident, and how to work safely with hazardous biological agents. The class also covers Hepatitis B vaccination, engineering controls available to protect individuals, disinfection and decontamination procedures. 

1. Bloodborne Pathogens and Biosafety (BBP) 
   • Log in to Scishield with your UTEP credentials. (if no UTEP credentials, contact the EH&S office for assistance)
   • Once logged in click on the “ training” tab and then “ course Directory”
   • Select the “ Biosafety and Bloodborne Pathogens (ONLINE)” course.
   • You may complete this training at your own pace.
   • Send us the certificate to update your training

Occupational Health Enrollment (OHP)

To complete/renew Occupational Health and Safety Program (OHP) Enrollment, fill out the Occupational Health Questionnaire through this link (EH&S). Please know all information for your lab before you begin the form.