Type of course

The entire course, or parts of it, is compulsory for new staff, guest lecturers and master degree students using the labs or doing field research. Students who would like to participate have to sign up on the studentweb as soon as possible. If you plan to take part 7 or 8 we need to know this preferably 1 week before these parts begin due to that Havarivernsenteret needs a list of participants in order to plan the training.

This course can also be taken as a singular course. To do this, employees and Ph.D. students have to apply on-line for local admissions at the University of Troms (singular courses). Deadline 1. December/1. June

It is possible to attend parts of the course and only receive course diploma. Please register through PEK or contact the course coordinator.

Course content

The course will be held as an intensive course in the beginning of each semester. The course will consist of one module (part 1) lasting about 12 hrs and a minimum of 16 academic hours of subjects of the students' own choice. Attendance is compulsory for part 1 (16 h) and for the chosen subjects (minimum 16 h).

OBLIGATORY PART

Part 1 - EHS work

1A) Systematic EHS- Internal guidelines, records of substances and products, risk evaluation and chemical labwork

1B) First aid - (two groups, one for lab and one for field/expeditions)

1C) Preparedness within UiT - Fire protection, emergency routines, exercises

SPECIALIZED MODULES:

Part 2) Biological substances(10 h). Biological substances, genetically modified material, routines and regulations, zoonoses

Part 3) Use of Gloves(1 h)

Part 4) Allergy(2 h)

Part 5) Liquid nitrogen (2 h)

Part 6) Gas under pressure(2 h)

Part 7) Safety on expeditions(25 h)

* Theoretical and practical training at Havarivernsenteret (16 h)

* Cruise and fieldwork guidelines and regulations (1 h)

* Fieldwork rubber boat practices (8 h)

Part 8) Safety for fieldwork (22 h).

*Theoretical (6 h ) and practical training (7 h)

* Cruise and fieldwork regulations (1 h)

* Fieldwork rubber boat practices (8 h)

Part 9) Radiation safety, introductory (3 h)

Part 10) Radiation safety (10 h) - Only in the autumn semester

Objectives of the course

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

Assessment

Recommended reading/syllabus

• EHS-manual (selected chapters)
• Introduction for new employees and students who work in the laboratory
• EHS-data sheet
• Manual for field work and sea expeditions

Lecture notes and other handouts