A. Mandatory Courses
MC01 Radiation Safety with Unsealed Radioactive Materials
This course covers general radiation safety, regulatory requirements, HKUST(GZ) radiation safety policy and precautions in handling unsealed radioactive materials.
MC02 Radiation Safety with Sealed Radioactive Materials and Irradiating Apparatus
This course covers general radiation safety, regulatory requirements, HKUST(GZ) radiation safety policy and precautions in handling sealed radioactive sources and irradiating apparatus.
Furthermore, the related courses provided on “National Training Platform for Radiation Safety and Protection in Nuclear Technology Utilization” (http://fushe.mee.gov.cn/) are also recommended.
MC03 Chemical Safety II / Hazardous Waste Management
This course covers regulatory requirements, HKUST(GZ) waste management policy, technical issues, nanosafety and disposal of hazardous wastes.
MC04 Laser Safety
This course covers classification of lasers, potential beam and non-beam-related hazards of laser operations and the safety management of these equipment.
MC05 Pressure Safety
This course describes potential hazards, safety measures and procedures for operating different types of pressure systems (boilers, air receivers, gas cylinders, pressure vessels, hydraulic systems etc.) in HKUST(GZ).
MC06 Biological Safety
This course covers the classification of biological hazards, control categories such as Biosafety Level (BSL) 1,2,3 and 4. It also addresses topics of sterilization and disinfection, biological waste treatment, etc.
This course is mandatory for personnel who work with pathogenic microorganisms of Class III and above.
MC07 Chemical Safety I / Chemical Safety for Laboratory Users
This course provides a comprehensive review of chemical safety issues. It also discusses HKUST(GZ) emergency procedures, the classification, quantitation, description and control of chemical hazards encountered in the workplace.
This course is mandatory for staff and students who work with hazardous chemicals.
MC09 Respiratory Protection
This course covers the availability of various respiratory protective equipment, their use and limitations and regulatory requirements related to their use and maintenance.
This course is mandatory for personnel who use respiratory protective equipment.
B. Discretional Courses
DC01 Electrical Safety
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dangers of electricity (including high voltages) and common electrical hazards; and to provide basic knowledge on safety measures and procedures to prevent accidents.
This course is intended for technical and operational personnel who have frequent exposures to electrical hazards and therefore require a better knowledge on the subject.

