EHS offers in-person lab safety training for new hires for bloodborne pathogens, lab chemical safety, hazardous waste, and initial radiation safety training. Refresher training for these modules, as well as some optional and job-specific courses, are subsequently offered online. EHS has worked closely over the years with the UMB Learning Hub through Human Resource Services to offer these modules to employees online (through SumTotal, then Percipio), but has now moved to a platform that more closely follows the organizational reporting structure of our research labs.

See What Training is Required for descriptions of EHS compliance courses.

We appreciate your patience, as with any transition of systems. Any questions or concerns can be directed to ehstraining@umaryland.edu.

What impact will this have on you?

The hazards you work with have been identified by your principal investigator, supervisor, or lab managers. Hazards are linked to specific training requirements. If you are identified as working in a lab, you will be required to complete lab safety modules. If you are not up-to-date on these modules, you will receive automated reminders emails.

Which courses are impacted?

The following courses are available on SciShield now:

• Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)
• UMB Bloodborne Pathogens
• UMB EHS Formaldehyde
• UMB EHS Radiation Safety Annual Refresher Training
• UMB Hazardous Waste
• UMB Laboratory Chemical Safety
• UMB Macaques and Herpes B
• UMB Working with Lentiviruses
• IATA and DOT Shipping Training
• UMB Controlled Substances Training