IBC Biosafety Training: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Training is critical to ensure safety for personnel listed on IBC approved protocols. Training is intended to provide the understanding, technical knowledge, and tools that improve laboratory safety practices.

The Principal Investigator is responsible for ensuring that all personnel listed on an IBC approved protocol receive the proper training in biohazard use and lab safety. The table below outlines the required and recommended trainings for personnel listed on IBC protocols.

If you have any questions, please contact biosafety@nku.edu or pointsa1@nku.edu.

Course	Who needs it?	Frequency	Format	Requirement	Specific Instructions
NKU Biosafety Training	All personnel listed on a protocol submitted to the IBC	Prior to initial BAR submission	MSDSonline	Required	Contact Audra Points (pointsa1@nku.edu) to register and for additional instructions
NKU Biosafety Training Refresher	All personnel listed on a protocol submitted to the IBC	Every 3 years after initial Biosafety Training	MSDSonline	Required	Contact Audra Points (pointsa1@nku.edu) to register and for additional instructions
Classroom Training	All personnel listed on a protocol submitted to the IBC	Before beginning IBC research	Department of Biological Sciences Safety Binder found in each classroom/lab	Required, Department Specific	Department-specific
Classroom Training	All personnel listed on a protocol submitted to the IBC	Before beginning IBC research	Department of Chemistry	Required, Department Specific	Department-specific
Review of NKU IBC Internal Regulations and Procedures	All personnel listed on a protocol submitted to the IBC	Before beginning IBC research	NKU IBC Website	Required
NIH Guidelines	PIs who perform recombinant studies and/or synthetic nucleic acids	One - time, before beginning IBC research	Online – CITI training	Recommended
Bloodborne Pathogen	All personnel who may be exposed to materials potentially containing human pathogens	Prior to submitting the BAR application and annually, study dependent	MSDSonline	Study dependent	Contact Audra Points (pointsa1@nku.edu) to register and for additional instructions. Training may also be completed through faculty or department
Hazardous Waste Training	All personnel working in labs where chemicals are present or personnel that generate hazardous waste	Annually, study dependent	MSDSonline	Study dependent	Contact Audra Points (pointsa1@nku.edu) to register and for additional instructions

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