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Biological Safety
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Safe Use of Biological Safety Cabinets

This training briefly explains how biological safety cabinets work, limitations of biological safety cabinets, proper technique when working in a biological safety cabinet, and certification and repair procedures. It is recommended for anyone that uses a biological safety cabinet. http://www.yale.edu/oehs/powerpoint/
CAD.htm.

Transport/Transfer of Hazardous Biological Materials

This course reviews the shipping regulations from the Centers for Disease Control, the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Packaging, permits, shipping declaration forms, labels, and emergency response are among items that will be addressed. This is a mandatory course designed to fulfill performance-specific training requirements for employees sending, transporting, or receiving infectious substances.

IATA requires documentation of shipping training at 2 year intervals. http://www.yale.edu/oehs/powerpoint/
Biotransporttransfer.htm.

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New Haven, CT 06510-2411 Telephone: 203-785-3550 / Fax: 203-785-7588