Theme: Chemical Safety

Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) is one of the most toxic and potentially dangerous substances used in the University. All users of HF should be fully aware of and have a good understanding of the nature of HF. They should know how best to control HF, avoid accidental exposure and understand how to deal with accidental exposure to HF. All users of HF are strongly advised to complete this online course. This course is also useful for First Aiders in Departments where HF is used.

There is a quiz which users must pass to pass the course.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

An online course, including a quiz, for anyone either directly working with hazardous chemicals or who is responsible for persons working with hazardous chemicals including PIs, graduate students, Part III undergraduates, postdoctoral researchers and technicians.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

A video presentation on The Management of Biological Safety at the University of Cambridge for new Postgraduate students.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

Please note: Postgraduate students should see information on Postgraduate Training to access this training.

A video presentation on The Management of Biological Safety at the University of Cambridge for new Postgraduate students.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

Please note: Postgraduate students should see information on Postgraduate Training to access this training.

A very high proportion of accidents reported to the Safety Office from around the University involve sharps of one sort or another. In this module we will look at how you can reduce hazards when working with glass and sharps.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Identify potential sharp hazards in your environment
• Describe appropriate control measures when working with blades
• Describe appropriate control measures when working with glass
• Describe appropriate control measures when working with needles and cannulas
• Follow safe disposal practices
• Follow the first aid procedures when dealing with a sharps injury

This module will take 30-40 minutes to complete. At the end of the module there is an activity to review what you have learnt.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication