Biosafety Training Requirements
| Research Area | Required Training Courses | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| rDNA and synthetic nucleic acid molecules | Biological Safety in the Laboratory Implementation of NIH Guidelines | Required once |
| Biohazardous agents (i.e., bacteria, viruses, fungi, prions, parasites) | Biological Safety in the Laboratory | 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 biohazardous agents, clinical specimens, and dry ice | Contact HSRM at [email protected] 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 the Biosafety and Occupational Health Department (BOHD) strongly encourages all staff to review any applicable training: