Specific training - Department of Biology, University of York

Specific Safety Training

In addition to the health & safety induction training that all workers must receive on starting work in the Department of Biology, further health & safety related training might also be required.

A range of general and specific courses are organised for workers. Many of these are organised by the University's Health & Safety Department; listed on the University’s Learning Management System (LMS), accessed via the H&S Training page.

A sample of some specific training courses that may be relevant to your work activities are shown below:

Training	How to Register
A Manager’s Guide to Health & Safety	Register via the Learning Management System
Asbestos Awareness Training	Register via the Learning Management System
Autoclave Training (departmental autoclave facility)	Contact the Biology Infrastructure Team
Biological / GM Safety Awareness Training for Workers	Register via the Learning Management System
Biological Services Facility Induction	Contact BSF Manager
Centrifuges (departmental high speed)	Contact the Biology Infrastructure Team
Computer Workstation Assessment	On-line training accessed via the University H&S Training site
Computer Workstation (Setting Up)	On-line training accessed via the University H&S Training site
Chemical Safety Awareness for Biologists	Register via the Learning Management System
Driver Safety	On-line training accessed via the University H&S Training site
First Aid @ Work (Certification / Refresher)	Register via the Learning Management System
Fire Safety Introduction	On-line training accessed via the Learning Management System
Gas Cylinder Awareness Training	Contact the Departmental H&S Advisor (Dr David Nelson)
Glasshouse Facility Induction	Contact the Horticulture Manager
Ionising Radiation	Contact the Departmental Radiation Protection Supervisor (Dr David Nelson)
Liquid Nitrogen Training (departmental storage facility)	Contact the Biology Infrastructure Team
Manual Handling: Practical Principles	Register via the Learning Management System
Manual Handling	On-line training accessed via the University H&S Training site
Risk Assessment	Register via the Learning Management System
Step Ladder Safety	Register via the Learning Management System
Stress: Effectively Managing Work Related Stress	Register via the Learning Management System
Stress Awareness	On-line training accessed via the University H&S Training site
Student Placements: H&S in Student Placements	Register via the Learning Management System
Travel Risk Assessment	Register via the Learning Management System
Work @ Height	Register via the Learning Management System