Date: August 30, 1999

To:         ABCD
From:     Dr. Katrina Doolittle, Director, Safety Office
Re:         Safety Training Fall Schedule

The Safety Office now provides employees with centralized safety training for
    Hazard Communication - for those exposed to dangerous, toxic or hazardous
                                             materials
    Unexploded Ordnance - for those entering White Sands Missile Range
    Bloodborne Pathogens - for those who may contact human blood or body
                                             secretions contaminated with blood or other
                                             potentially infectious materials
     Respiratory Protection - for those who need to wear a respirator of any kind

Some aspects of laboratory safety will be covered in the Hazard Communication training until we develop training specific to the Laboratory Standard.  There are no charges for training.  Seating is limited, so we ask that you register by calling 646-3327.  Classes are conducted in Academic Research Building C, room 109 unless otherwise notified.  Special sessions may also be scheduled for larger groups at other Department locations by contacting Katrina Doolittle.

Please call the Safety Office (6-3327) and register for training sessions as appropriate.

    Sept 14, 1999          Tuesday             1:30 - 2:30
    Sept 23, 1999          Thursday            1:30 - 2:30 
    Oct 15, 1999            Friday                1:30 - 2:30
    Oct 26, 1999            Tuesday             1:30 - 2:30
    Nov 9, 1999             Tuesday             1:30 - 2:30
    Nov 30, 1999           Tuesday             1:30 - 2:30
    Dec 7, 1999              Tuesday             1:30 - 2:30

More comprehensive bloodborne pathogen training for laboratory or medical personnel working with human blood, blood components or other infectious materials will be scheduled on request.
 

Respirator training class size is limited to 6 people.  Call 646-3327 or come to the Safety Office, Academic Research C room 109 to preregister for Respirator Training.  Employees required to wear a respirator must complete the Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire prior to being fit tested.    There is no charge for training or fit testing.  Only when the physician determines that a follow up medical exam is required will the department be assessed minor medical fees.