It is very important that you become well aware of the rules and guidelines pertaining to the lab as it is for your own safety as well as the safety of others.  Please take some time to read through the GUIDELINES before completing the requirements which are detailed below. 

Please email me, your BL3 RA if you have any questions or concerns regarding your certification.

TB SCREENING: 

• Please email Timothy Eppich to schedule your PPD.

• Please provide your lab speedtype in your initial email and also at the screening visit.

• You will need to return 48 - 72 hours later for you PPD to be read.

• Report the date your PPD was read on your final form for ID Access.   

• FOR ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION ONLY: 

*If you have a history of positive PPD or BCG vaccination, you will need to complete a Symptom Screening Questionnaire.  Please email Timothy Eppich to request the link to the questionnaire.

*All other recertifications must complete screening by PPD

All instructions can be found on the Case Website HERE

MEDICAL EVALUATION

1. Log into myhealthconnect.case.edu with your CWRU network ID and passphrase, then authenticate using your date of birth.

2. Click messages, new message, I want to fill out a respirator form, then click continue.

3. Fill out the form and click submit.

An RN from University Health Services will review the form and will send you a secure message letting you know if you have been cleared for fit testing.

Do not submit any medical information to EHS.

If you have any questions regarding respirator medical clearance, you can visit the University Health Services website or call 216.368.2450.

RESPIRATOR TRAINING

EHS will send an invitation to take the OSHA Respiratory Training with exam through Canvas once Health Services notifies EHS that the individual seeking respirator certification has been medically cleared. A minimum score of 70% must be achieved to receive credit for training.  If you do not receive the invitation for the respirator training after one week, please check your Canvas account.    

*If you do not receive the invitation to take the training within one week - go directly to your  Canvas account and complete the Training - "OSHA Respirator Protection Standard Training" - then take the exam.  If the exam is populated with your previous answers, select "Take the Quiz Again" to complete your training.

PAPR TRAINING

PAPR training is required for all users annually.  After you have completed your respirator training, you may access the PAPR training through your Canvas account. Look for the "Powered Air-Purifying Respirator Training" to complete the training and take the quiz. If you are unable to access or need assistance with the module, please email Bhagya Nallaperuma for help. 

FIT TEST

Once the respirator training is complete you may sign up for a fit test using the google doc link here.  Please type your name next to the desired time for the day you wish to be fit tested.  Fit testing will take place at EHS.

Fit-tests will not be performed on individuals who are not clean shaven in the area of the respirator seal. If the individual fails to meet these parameters, they will have to reschedule a time to come back for fit-testing when they are clean shaven.

We currently use the following respirator models; you may fit test for these:

3. 1. • Moldex 2200

      • Moldex 2201

      • Moldex 2207 

      • 3M 8210

      • 3M 9210

IF YOU ARE NOT A CASE EMPLOYEE...

You will need to certify with your employer and provide documentation of your training and fitting. 

• You may take the exam online at : testmoz.com/1645294  (Contact me for the password).  

• You need 80% or above to pass.  The exam allows up to three attempts for a passing grade.

1. First you will an initial tour of the facility by the BSL-3 RA.  At this time you will go over the basic rules and procedures of the lab.  This portion of the training will take 1 1/2 hr.

2. Once your initial tour is completed you will need on-the-job training at the bench by the BSL-3 RA or an approved certified lab member of your group.  This portion of the lab training will take 2 - 3 sessions (more if needed) before you can gain access to the facility and are cleared to work independently.  Upon completion of your training, notify the BSL-3 RA.

3. Once you are approved to work alone, please complete the "ID Access" form.  

When all the requirements above have been completed, please complete the BL-3 Certification Form (for NEW users only, or users who need to regain card access)

Each P.I. who wishes his/her lab group to use the BL-3 facility may elect either to be "qualified" or "unqualified". 

Qualified PI's meet all the requirements of users and may enter and use the BL-3 facility.

Unqualified PI's are not required to meet the requirements and may NOT enter or use the facility.

ALL PI's are required to complete and sign a PI Agreement Form indicating their decision and that they understand and will abide by the rules and requirements for using the BL-3 facility.