REHS now provides initial Laboratory Safety, Biosafety, Bloodborne Pathogens/Plants Safety Training sessions in-person. To register, please do the following:
- Log in to myREHS (myrehs.rutgers.edu) using your NetId and password.
- Click on the 'Training Calendar' button at the top of the page.
- Scroll down to the 'Courses' section.
- Click on the 'Lab Safety/Biosafety/BBP' link Available courses should populate below.
- Click 'Register' and complete the registration.
Required annually for all Art Department employees and students (Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick) who work in art studios where chemicals are used.
This online training is available by logging in at myrehs.rutgers.edu.
Required annually for all employees who work in health clinics and patient care areas where chemicals are used.
Dates & Registration for Classroom Sessions
The online annual refresher training is available by logging in at myrehs.rutgers.edu.
Initial: New Rutgers University employees who will be working with radioactive materials in the laboratory must attend an Initial Radiation Safety Orientation prior to beginning work with radioactive materials. This classroom course is approximately three and a half hours in length, with a brief examination at the conclusion.
Refresher: Radiation Safety Refresher is required annually for all Rutgers University employees who have completed the Initial Orientation. The course reviews fundamental concepts, policies, and procedures.
The online refresher training is available by logging in at myrehs.rutgers.edu.
Lab Safety
Lab Safety / Biological Safety / BBP Training - Combined
- Laboratory employees and students planning to work with chemicals, biohazardous materials (i.e. bacteria, viruses, cell culture, parasites, fungi, prions, etc.) and Bloodborne Pathogens must attend this session prior to beginning work.
- This classroom course is approximately three hours in length and it is intended to supplement the hands-on training provided by the principal investigator or senior lab members.
- Required annually for those who work in laboratories where chemicals, biological materials, and/or BBP are used. Employees are required to attend training annually to comply with the NJ Right-To-Know law and PEOSHA's Hazardous Communication law.
All new employees MUST attend a classroom training session.
Register for Combined Safety Training
Refresher training can either be taken as a classroom session or online (only for individuals who have previously completed the in-person initial training session).
The online refresher version of this training is available by logging in at myrehs.rutgers.edu.
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Newark Campus
- 2/4/2025: 9-12pm, Medical Science Building [MSB] (Building #7257), Room B610
- 3/4/2025: 1-4pm, Medical Science Building [MSB] (Building #7257), Room B610
- 4/1/2025: 1-4pm, Medical Science Building [MSB] (Building #7257), Room B610
- 5/6/2025: 9-12pm, Medical Science Building [MSB] (Building #7257), Room B610
- 6/3/2025: 9-12pm, Medical Science Building [MSB] (Building #7257), Room B610
PLEASE NOTE: Training sessions above are located at the Medical Science Building [MSB] (Bldg. #7257) on Newark Campus. Call REHS at (848) 893-5043 if you have questions or need directions.Newark Campus
- 2/14/2025: 9-12pm, Center for Urban & Public Service [CUPS] (Building #7488), Room 104
- 3/7/2025: 1-4pm, Center for Urban & Public Service [CUPS] (Building #7488), Room 104
- 4/4/2025: 1-4pm, Center for Urban & Public Service [CUPS] (Building #7488), Room 104
PLEASE NOTE: Training sessions above are located at the Center for Urban & Public Service [CUPS] (Bldg. #7488) on Newark Campus. Call REHS at (973) 972-4812 if you have questions or need directions.- Laboratory employees and students planning to work with chemicals, biohazardous materials (i.e. bacteria, viruses, cell culture, parasites, fungi, prions, etc.) and Bloodborne Pathogens must attend this session prior to beginning work.
All authorized laser supervisors and operators using Class 3b and 4 open beam lasers are required to attend laser safety training sessions annually. Call REHS at (848) 445-2550 to set up session.
(Facilities, Dining, Housing, and Trades)
NJ Right-to Know, Asbestos Awareness, Confined Space Awareness, Mold Awareness, Lockout-Tagout Awareness, Personal Protective Equipment, HazComm)
Required annually for all employees who work with or around chemicals (e.g. custodians, maintenance employees, etc.)
New Brunswick Campus
- 1/22/2025: 9-11am, REHS Office (Building #4116), Room 127
- 2/12/2025: 9-11am, REHS Office (Building #4116), Room 127
- 3/12/2025: 9-11am, REHS Office (Building #4116), Room 127
- 4/16/2025: 9-11am, REHS Office (Building #4116), Room 127
- 5/14/2025: 9-11am, REHS Office (Building #4116), Room 127
- 6/18/2025: 9-11am, REHS Office (Building #4116), Room 127
- 7/16/2025: 9-11am, REHS Office (Building #4116), Room 127
- 8/13/2025: 9-11am, REHS Office (Building #4116), Room 127
- 9/17/2025: 9-11am, REHS Office (Building #4116), Room 127
- 10/15/2025: 9-11am, REHS Office (Building #4116), Room 127
- 11/12/2025: 9-11am, REHS Office (Building #4116), Room 126
- 12/10/2025: 9-11am, REHS Office (Building #4116), Room 127
PLEASE NOTE: Training sessions above are located at the REHS Office (Bldg. #4116) on Livingston Campus. All training sessions begin at 9AM. Call REHS at (848) 445-2550 if you have questions or need directions.Newark Campus
- 1/24/25: 1-3pm, Center for Urban & Public Service [CUPS] (Building #7488), Room 104
PLEASE NOTE: Training sessions above are located at the Center for Urban & Public Service [CUPS] (Bldg. #7488) on Newark Campus. Call REHS at (973) 972-4812 if you have questions or need directions.Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Newark Campus
- 1/21/25: 9-11am, Medical Science Building [MSB] (Building #7257), Room B610
- 1/21/2025: 9-11am, Medical Science Building [MSB] (Building #7257), Room B610
- 2/3/2025: 9-11am, Medical Science Building [MSB] (Building #7257), Room B610
- 3/12/2025: 1-3pm, Medical Science Building [MSB] (Building #7257), Room B610
- 4/8/2025: 9-11am, Medical Science Building [MSB] (Building #7257), Room B610
- 5/13/2025: 9-11am, Medical Science Building [MSB] (Building #7257), Room B610
PLEASE NOTE: Training sessions above are located at the Medical Science Building [MSB] (Bldg. #7257) on Newark Campus. Call REHS at (848) 893-5043 if you have questions or need directions.This training is for anyone who plans to use x-ray producing devices at Rutgers University. This training is supplemental to the hands-on training you will receive from the authoree in charge of the unit. You will be required to take a short quiz at the end of this training. If you pass, you will be directed to the online badge application. If you do not pass, please review the training again and re-take the quiz. Required initially only.
This online training is available by logging in at myrehs.rutgers.edu.
Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Training for Non-laboratory Personnel
Note: Non-laboratory personnel should contact REHS to schedule BBP training.
Rutgers University personnel who ship diagnostic specimens or infectious substances utilizing a common carrier (e.g. FedEx) must attend initial IATA training and refresher training is required every two years. This course covers:
Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods General Awareness U.S. DOT and IATA Regulations Identifying materials as diagnostic/clinical specimens, biological products, or infectious substances
For biological specimens, contact biosafety@rutgers.edu. For all other shipments including dry ice only and chemical shipments contact shipping@ipo.rutgers.edu.
- Packaging, labeling, documentation
- Shipping with dry ice
Call REHS to set up session.
- Required initially upon hire or assignment, then at least once every three years, for all employees operating powered industrial trucks or forklifts.
- Must complete classroom training, an exam, and a skills evaluation.
Call REHS to set up session.
- Required initially upon hire or assignment, then at least once every three years, for all employees operating an aerial lift.
- Must complete classroom training and a skills evaluation.
Call REHS to set up session. All employees who may have the opportunity to enter confined spaces (e.g. Utilities).
Call REHS to set up session.
- All employees who are required to wear respiratory protection in the course of their work.
- You must also first receive medical clearance to wear a respirator and must be fit-tested.
Call REHS to set up session. For all Dining, Housing, and Facilities employees who manage petroleum products.
Call REHS to set up session. For all Rutgers University Community.
Contacts
- Safety Program Management - Peter Skeels or call (848) 445-2550
- Radiation Safety Program Management - Patrick McDermott or call (848) 455-2550
- Biological Safety Program Management - Tracy Pfromm or call (973) 972-4812
