Time required for the training is approximately 3 hours. All University personnel and all students are required to have special safety training in the handling and use of carcinogenic materials and written authorization prior to starting any work with carcinogenic compounds. A laboratory with a Class II or better Fume Hood is required for the handling of carcinogenic materials. A pre-requisite to this training is completion of the General Chemical Safety Training. Annual retraining is not required for continued authorization.
Training is part of the Chemical Safety Training.
All University personnel including all students working with radioactive material are required to have completed the Radiation Safety Training program for Materials including passing a written examination and have obtained written authorization prior to working with radioactive isotopes. A pre-requisite to this training is completion of the General Chemical Safety Training program and Carcinogen approval. Annual retraining is required for continued authorization. Annual retesting is not required. Time required for the training is approximately 3 hours.