Employment Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Employment and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| Case History A 45 year old Asian woman had blood work done as part of a routine employment physical. Her only complaint was occasional tiredness. Upon review of her CBC, additional blood work was ordered to investigate her microcytosis. | View Page |
| What are the Training Requirements? The training requirements that are stated in the US Code of Federal Regulations at 49 CFR 172.704 must be met by all personnel who are involved in shipping hazardous materials in the United States and training must be completed within 90 days of employment or performance of the required hazmat function (relevant documented training from a previous employer is acceptable).These requirements include: General awareness/familiarization training Function-specific training Safety training Security awareness training (Category A substances) Safety training, must be provided by the facility where the infectious materials are packaged and must include: Emergency response information Measures to protect the employee from the hazards associated with hazardous materials to which they may be exposed in the work place, including specific measures the hazmat employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure Methods and procedures for avoiding accidents, such as the proper procedures for handling packages containing hazardous materials | View Page |
| What Records Must Be Maintained? Training records must include: Employee name Most recent date trained Description of training Description, copy, or location of training materials Name and address of trainerThese records must be maintained throughout employment and 90 days thereafter, according to the US Department of Transportation (DOT). IATA and some laboratory regulatory agencies, including the College of American Pathologists (CAP), require repeat of training every two years. DOT requires training every three years. You will be able to print a certificate when you have completed this course that will certify your completion of training for packaging and shipping Division 6.2 (infectious) materials. | View Page |