Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why did I receive a notice saying to complete my Occupational Health and Safety Training when I have already completed it?
There are two IACUC requirements that deal with Occupational Health and Safety. These two requirements have similar wording to describe them and are sometimes confused. Both requirements are unique and both need to be completed by investigators and their staff prior to involvement with the care and use of animals and approval to work on an Animal Use Protocol.
The Occupational Health Registry Questionnaire. The United States Department of Agriculture and Public Health Service regulations require The Ohio State University to have an effective occupational health and safety program for all individuals who handle animals or animal tissue. Participation in the University’s Occupational Health Program is thus mandatory for all faculty, staff, students and volunteers who work in University laboratory animal facilities or conduct research with animals or animal tissues. The purpose and goal of the Occupational Health Program is to identify, evaluate, manage, and reduce potential health risks associated with the care and use of animals at the institution. Individuals with animal or animal tissue exposure enroll in the Program by completing an initial occupational health registry questionnaire.
A notice from the IACUC Office that refers to this requirement will have the keywords “assessment” or “registry” within the notice. The following link will lead you to the registry website: https://rf.osu.edu/secure/ochre/.
Occupational Health and Safety Training. This course is designed for all persons at The Ohio State University who work with animals. The objective of this program is to help you recognize hazardous chemicals and hazardous biological agents/materials and prevent harmful exposures to them.
A notice from the IACUC Office that refers to this requirement will have the keywords “training course” within the notice. The following link will lead you to the Occupational Health and Safety training website: https://rf.osu.edu/secure/education.
(Please note: Once access is gained to the site, a tab labeled “Occupational Health and Safety” will appear under the “Animal Subjects Training” tab. Click on this tab to begin the Occupational Health and Safety Training course).
