Before being allowed to work with HBV, HCV and/or HIV, PIs/Supervisors shall ensure that personnel:
- Have prior experience in the handling of human pathogens or tissue cultures; and
- Demonstrate proficiency in standard microbiological practices and techniques and in the practices and operations specific to the research/work area.
The PI/Supervisor shall provide training to personnel who have no prior experience in handling human pathogens. Initial work activities shall not include the handling of infectious agents. A progression of work activities shall be assigned as techniques are learned and proficiency is developed. The employer shall assure that personnel participate in work activities involving infectious agents only after proficiency has been demonstrated.
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