Mandatory basic safety training – FOBS 3

To access certain laboratories with special hazard, you must first obtain a CAMIPRO access.

Obtaining access varies depending on the type of laboratory. You can obtain more information by clicking on the type of laboratory in the list below.

Mandatory face-to-face training is required for access to Level 2 (P2) or 3 (P3) biohazard laboratories. The training is given in English only from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Course content:

Risk assessment – Functioning of the various biosafety cabinets – Personal protective equipment – Treating a biological spill – Inactivation and disinfection – Waste.

Next available dates:

06.05.2024 (12h30 – 16h30)
28.05.2024
18.06.2024
08.07.2024

Registration: [email protected]

  • To obtain access to level 2 (P2) biohazard rooms, please apply using the following electronic form: Form. For more information, please check the dedicated biological hazards web page.
  • To obtain access to premises with level 3 (P3) biohazards, please contact: [email protected]

Prior to requesting an access to a laboratory with open beam class 3B or class 4 laser, you have to pass Laser training.

Laser training consists of :

  • setup specific training. The lab head must organize setup specific training on the group’s level and have a written evidence of it.

AND

Classroom laser safety training is similar to the online one but is more comprehensive. If a classroom laser safety training is soon available, privilege it. Otherwise do the online training.

Once LASER training is completed, you can request Camipro access to a laser laboratory via the page AxS.

Please allow at least one working day between completing the training and requesting the laser lab access.

In case of problems, contact us via: go.epfl.ch/support-ohs

All users who are going to work with sources of ionizing radiations are required to follow the specified online course below:

Ionising radiation safety training

The completion of a secondary course is compulsory for those who will handle unsealed radioactive sources:

Working with unsealed ionizing radiation sources

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Program (*)

  • Nanomaterials: definitions, types
  • Nanomaterials: what are possible differences in the behavior of nanomaterials compared to the corresponding bulk material?
  • Aerosol: particle deposition in the lungs depending on particle size
  • Routes of exposure to nanomaterials
  • Measure the nanomaterial concentration at your workplace
  • Current risk assessment methods specific to the use of nanomaterials
  • EPFL directive on the safe use of nanomaterials
  • Waste management

(*) We reserve the right to slightly change the program.

The use of cryogenic liquids requires completing corresponding specific safety training. This can be done either through an Online training on cryogenic liquids safety with quiz or a classroom training.

Besides, it is imperative to be trained and supervised by an experienced person when learning to handle cryogenic substances. This is responsibility of each research group.

Once you finished the Cryogenic safety training and practical training, you can request the access to a liquid nitrogen tank.

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