Training
Training is the foundation of a strong safety program. Safety-related training that applies to all LSUHSC faculty, students, and staff is provided via the online Compliance and Training System (CATS) every quarter on the following schedule:
- January - General Safety
- April - Emergency Response
- July - Personal Protective Equipment and Job Safety Analysis
- October - Incident and Accident Reporting and Investigation
In addition to the training listed above, all newly reporting faculty and staff who are "Authorized to Drive" by their supervisor must complete Driver Education training via CATS shortly after reporting onboard. To remain qualified, you must renew this training every three years. Furthermore, all supervisors are required to complete the "Administrative Driver Education" training module annually. Visit the Driver Safety page for complete directions on becoming qualified to drive.
All new faculty, students, and staff also receive bloodborne pathogens training. Personnel classified as "High Risk" repeat the training annually, while personnel classified as "Low Risk" take it every three years.
Additional training developed by Environmental Health and Safety includes those for Laboratory Safety, Shipping of Biological Materials, training specific for BSL3 users and support personnel, and Lock Out Tag Out (Control of Hazardous Energy Sources). To gain credit, complete these courses via the Office of Compliance's online Compliance and Training System (CATS). The IRB assigns additional training requirements for laboratory personnel on the IRB Compliance Site.
Environmental Health and Safety delivers Radiation and Laser Safety training directly. To schedule training, contact the Radiation Safety Officer.
When the above training does not specifically address the hazards encountered within specific roles and activities, supervisors shall provide site-specific safety-related training that addresses the hazards. Supervisors shall further provide repeated/reinforced training when personnel safety performance is unsatisfactory. Completed training shall be documented in writing.
Contact EH&S at safety@lsuhsc.edu or 504-568-6585 if you have a questions or require support.