Chemical and Lab Safety, Hazardous Waste (initial), and Biosafety Level 2 are in-person trainings offered in Columbia Campus (Benson School, Room 307) and School of Medicine-Columbia. In-person Laser Safety is available only in Columbia Campus. Several specialized trainings are available online. Review notes below for more details.
| Class | When | Where | Email or link to Pre-Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical and Lab Safety |
May 8, Thur, 11-12:10 pm |
Benson 307 | Pre-register |
| Chemical and Lab Safety |
June 11, Wed, 12-1:10 pm |
Benson 307 | Pre-register |
| Chemical and Lab Safety |
Jul 10, Thur, 3:30-4:40 pm |
Benson 307 | Pre-register |
| Chemical and Lab Safety |
Aug 8, Fri, 11-12:10 pm |
Benson 307 | Pre-register |
| Hazardous Waste | January 16, 22, 31 | Benson 307 | Pre-register to view times |
| Hazardous Waste | February 10, 20, 25 | Benson 307 | Pre-register to view times |
| Hazardous Waste | March 12, 28 | Benson 307 | Pre-register to view times |
| Hazardous Waste | Apr 14, May 8 | Benson 307 | Pre-register to view times |
| Biosafety Level 2 for Labs | Apr 14, Mon 1-2 PM | Benson 307 | Pre-register |
| Biosafety Level 2 for Labs | May 8, Thurs 2-3 PM | Benson 307 | Pre-register |
| Biosafety Level 2 for Labs | Jun 11, Wed 1:30-2:30 PM | Benson 307 | Pre-register |
| Biosafety Level 2 for Labs | Jul 10, Thurs 1-2 PM | Benson 307 | Pre-register |
| Bloodborne Pathogens for Labs | N/A | Online Training |
(Login) For login issues, contact Sherika Smith |
| NIH Guidelines for Principal Investigators | N/A | Online Training |
(Login) For login issues, contact Sherika Smith |
| Radioactive Materials Course | On-line | On-line | radsafe@mailbox.sc.edu |
| X-ray Safety | On-line | On-line | radsafe@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Laser Safety |
Fri, May 9 @10-11am Fri, June 6 @10-11am |
Benson 307 Benson 307 |
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| HF Hazard and Risk Awareness | by Request | Benson 307 | jlocke@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Compressed Gas Safety | pdf presentation | jlocke@mailbox.sc.edu | |
| Personal Protective Equipment | pdf presentation | jlocke@mailbox.sc.edu | |
| Managing Your Laboratory | pdf presentation | jlocke@mailbox.sc.edu | |
| Fire Safety | TBA | TBA | woolwine@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Class | When | Where** | Email to Pre-Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical and Lab Safety | TBA | Bldg. 3, Rm 249A | aroberge@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Hazardous Waste | TBA | Bldg. 3, Rm 249A | estey@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Biosafety Level 2 for Labs | Mar 28, Fri 12-1 PM | Bldg. 3, Rm 249A | mirza.isanovic@uscmed.sc.edu |
| Biosafety Level 2 for Labs | May 23, Fri 12-1 PM | Bldg. 3, Rm 249A | mirza.isanovic@uscmed.sc.edu |
| Biosafety Level 2 for Labs | TBA | Bldg. 3, Rm 249A | mirza.isanovic@uscmed.sc.edu |
| Bloodborne Pathogens for Labs | N/A | Online Training |
(Login) For login issues, contact Sherika Smith |
| NIH Guidelines for Principal Investigators | N/A | Online Training |
(Login) For login issues, contact Sherika Smith |
| Radioactive Materials Course | See Columbia schedule | ||
| X-ray Safety | See Columbia schedule | ||
| Laser Safety | See Columbia schedule |
Columbia Campus
- "Pre-register" will take you to the SignUp Genius website where you can preregister.
- There are 30 slots available for each training session. If the slot is full, email jlocke@mailbox.sc.edu (Chemical Lab Safety), estey@mailbox.sc.edu (Hazardous Waste), smiths69@mailbox.sc.edu (BSL-2) or cmhewett@mailbox.sc.edu (Laser Safety) to be added to the waiting list.
- Signup Genius emails are not monitored. If you pre-registered and are unable to attend, do not cancel your registration on Sign-up Genius. Instead, email us your cancellation using our USC addresses so we can give your slot to those on the waiting list.
- To find the training location, search for "Benson" here: https://sc.edu/visit/map/. If you enter through the third-level entrance from the gravel parking lot off Whaley St., Room 307 will be in front of you. If you enter through the first-level entrance off the gravel parking lot on Bull St., walk two flights of stairs, turn left on to a long hallway. Room 307 will be to your left after the restrooms.
- Contact jlocke@mailbox.sc.edu to request HF training. Submit a written HF Standard Operating Procedure 5 days before the your scheduled training.
School of Medicine - Columbia
- Campus address: Medical Education Campus, 6311 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia, SC 29209. Website: sc.edu/medicinecolumbia.
- Bldg 3, Rm 225 is the Dean's Conference Room and Rm 249A is the J. O'Neal Humphries Board Room. Seating is limited to 20 people.
- Chemical Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste trainings are scheduled 1-2 weeks after the start of the Spring, Summer and Fall Semester. If you need these trainings on any other date, contact mirza.isanovic@uscmed.sc.edu.
- SOM students and personnel are welcome to attend trainings at the Columbia campus as needed.
Other Campuses
- Contact jlocke@mailbox.sc.edu (Chemical Lab Safety), estey@mailbox.sc.edu (Hazardous Waste), or smiths69@mailbox.sc.edu (BSL-2).