Does your work require the use of pyrophoric chemicals? If so, it is required to complete this training course every two years (or if regulations change). The ultimate goal of this training is advising the campus community on using, storing, and disposing of pyrophoric and water-reactive chemicals in a manner minimizing risks to personnel, facilities, and environment. A copy of the completed training certificate must be maintained in the laboratory files and presented to the proper authorities upon request.

Supervisors, Managers, and Principal investigators (PIs) are responsible for providing hands-on, day-to-day training for their staff. This training must be documented (names, dates, and training content) and kept on file for audits. Work with pyrophoric materials outside the regular working hours (8 am-5 pm) is forbidden by UAB’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) (this includes weekends and holidays).

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Course Objectives:

At the conclusion, participants should be able to do the following for pyrophoric chemicals:

• Recognize the level of danger that is associated
• Identify the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to wear
• Apply the proper Engineering and Administrative controls
• Implement the proper storage requirements
• Implement a Spill Response Plan
• Formulate and employ an Emergency Response Plan

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Below are reference materials and job aids to assist you. After completing the course, feel free to return here and print any of the material you find useful.

• Hazard Analysis and Risk Reduction
• List of Pyrophoric and Water Reactive Chemicals
• Pyrophoric Liquid Safety
• Steps to Clean a Syringe
• Transferring Pyrophoric Liquids
• Working Safely with Pyrophoric Chemicals at UAB (CS305) Course Material
• Working with Pyrophoric Reagents: Getting Ready

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Call 205-934-2487 for more information.