Biological Safety

Course objectives:

This course aims at introducing biological safety management for laboratory supervisors and equipping users of biological agents with better knowledge on biological safety practices so that they can manage biohazardous agents in good order and work safely in the laboratory respectively.

 

Target group(s):

All biological laboratory users who work with microorganisms or other biohazardous materials.

Radiation Safety (Irradiating Apparatus and Radioactive Substances)

Course objectives:

To equip attendees with basic radiation safety knowledge to meet the pre-requisite for application of registration as a user of irradiating apparatus in PolyU.

 

Target group(s):

Potential users of closed-beam X-ray equipment.

 

All users of irradiating apparatus (closed-beam x-ray) must register with HSO before they are allowed to operate irradiating apparatus in PolyU. Only users who have completed proper safety training are eligible to apply for the registration. Attendees of this training are considered to have met the training requirements.

Laser Safety

Course objectives:

The course aims to provide basic safety training for personnel working with or intended to work with laser equipment.

 

Target group(s):

Potential users of high-power (class 3B or 4) laser equipment.

Users of high-power laser equipment must have received proper laser safety training before they are authorized by their

corresponding departments to operate high power laser equipment. Attendees of this course are considered to have

fulfilled this requirement.