Training

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What training should my employees take?
The Supervisors Training and Training Guide can assist UM managers with the identification of environmental, health, and safety training requirements for personnel in their colleges or departments.

Training Record
You may view your DES training record. Members of the University of Maryland community should log on using their Common Login (ARES/MARS) Directory ID and Password.

Access to Safety Training Records for a complete department is available to supervisors by DES authorization only.

Register for classroom training
Our Training Schedule will assist you in scheduling your training. A complete list of all the training which we offer is available from the Training Schedule. You may select the training you require, and register online to attend our training.

Online training
For your convenience we now offer the following web-based training.

Members of the University of Maryland community should log on using their Common Login Directory ID and Password. Contact DES for more information.

Asbestos & Lead in Project Management
Biosafety Level 2 Training	L
Bloodborne Pathogens for Researchers	L,A
Bloodborne Pathogens Refresher for Researchers Training	L,A
Bloodborne Pathogens Training for Campus Recreation Services	L,A
Chemical Hygiene Training Program for Laboratory Workers	L
Crane and Hoist Safety Training	L
EH&S Code Review Issues for Major Renovation / Construction of Academic Facilities	L
Hazardous Materials Handling - High Pressure Cylinders (Diving Safety)	L,3
Hazardous Waste Generator	L,A
Laser Safety	L
NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules	L,A
Radiation Safety Training for Use of Particle Accelerators	L
Radiation Safety Training for use of Radioactive Material	L
Radiation Safety Training for Use of X-ray Devices	L
Radioactive Material Users Refresher Training	L,A
Radioactive Waste Generator Training	L,A
Receiving Hazardous Materials Awareness Training	L,3
Safe Handling and Use of Cryogenic Liquids Training	L
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure	L
Supervisor's Safety Responsibilities	L
Universal Waste Training	L
Working Safely With Laboratory Animals Training	L

Key
A - Annual Requirement
L - UM Common Login Required
3 - Every 3 years is required

Training Videos

Training Materials

Safety Videos may be borrowed from DES
Training Guide can assist UM managers with the identification of environmental, health, and safety training requirements for personnel in their colleges or departments. The table addresses common regulatory training requirements for general job categories.
How to Develop Lab Specific Training

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