Training

Being aware of risks and hazards in the environments we frequent is essential for protecting our health.

The University’s Health and Safety Office has developed specific training programmes tailored to different user profiles and the associated risk levels.

Students involved in teaching activities and internships using only display screen equipment (DSE)

For students involved in low-risk activities, the University of Milano-Bicocca provides dedicated e-learning training programmes, which include:

Course attendance is compulsory and a prerequisite for carrying out any related activity.

Students involved in teaching and internship activities in experimental laboratories

Students working in laboratories must complete two e-learning training modules:

Attendance is compulsory prior to accessing laboratory facilities.

Students in internships at healthcare or social care facilities

Students working in healthcare or social settings must complete:

Attendance is mandatory before access to hospital or care facilities.

Students exposed to ionising radiation

Radiography students (TRM) must complete a radiation safety course, which is compulsory and preparatory to their activities.

At the beginning of their work relationship, these individuals must complete general health and safety training (available in English). Based on the faculty, activities performed, and associated risks, additional specific training pathways are available:

  • Specific training for office work (for those using display screen equipment)
  • Specific training for experimental laboratories
  • Specific training for healthcare activities
  • Additional training for the safe use of technical gases (including storage and distribution equipment)
  • Additional training for the safe use of cryogenic gases (including storage and vaporisation systems)
  • Additional training for workers exposed to radiation, with two versions:
  • Scientific research radiation protection
  • Healthcare radiation protection
  • Additional training for handling Genetically Modified Microorganisms (GMMs) and viral vectors
  • Basic training for the safe use of diisocyanates, mandatory under REACH Regulation No. 1149/2020 for substances containing ≥0.1% by weight

Completion of general training, relevant specific training, and (where applicable) diisocyanate safety training is mandatory and preparatory to carrying out activities.

Working in healthcare settings

Exposed to radiation

  • Additional radiation protection training
    Mandatory and preparatory to their activities.

At the start of employment, academic staff must complete the general training course (available in English). Based on their department, duties, and risk exposure, additional specific training pathways include:

  • Specific training for office work (for those alternating classroom teaching with computer-based research)
  • Specific training for experimental laboratories
  • Specific training for healthcare settings
  • Additional training for the safe use of technical gases
  • Additional training for the safe use of cryogenic gases
  • Additional radiation protection training, with two versions:
  • Scientific research radiation protection
  • Healthcare radiation protection
  • Additional training for GMMs and viral vectors
  • Basic training for the safe use of diisocyanates, mandatory under REACH

Completion of general, specific, radiation (if applicable), and diisocyanate training is mandatory and required to carry out activities.

Upon hiring, staff must complete the general e-learning training, which is valid across all departments and grants permanent credit.

Depending on their role, the following specific training is also required:

  • Specific training for office work (e-learning, focused on DSE and office environments)
  • Specific training for experimental laboratories
  • Specific training for technical staff (coming soon) – targeted at high-risk environments and construction sites
  • Specific training for librarians, archivists, and IT staff (coming soon) – including manual handling and ladder use
  • Specific training for healthcare technicians
  • Additional training for the safe use of technical gases
  • Additional training for the safe use of cryogenic gases
  • Radiation protection training, with versions for:
    • Scientific research
    • Healthcare settings
  • Additional training for GMMs and viral vectors
  • Basic training for the safe use of diisocyanates

General, specific, and (where relevant) radiation or diisocyanate training is compulsory and preparatory to the role.

Staff working remotely must also complete the "Smart Safety" online course.

Managers

A dedicated e-learning course (coming soon) is planned, covering legal and regulatory frameworks, health and safety management at the departmental or area level, and organisational models (MOG).

RADRLs and Supervisors

A dedicated training course (coming soon) aims to provide essential knowledge and methods to address health and safety responsibilities. Topics include:

  • Legal and regulatory aspects
  • Risk assessment and control
  • Organisational and managerial safety models
  • Communication and information exchange within teams and with prevention system actors

Training pathways for designated emergency staff include:

  • Level 3 Fire Safety Officer – advanced training to handle fire emergencies
  • First Aid Officer – essential knowledge and skills to manage first aid procedures
  • AED Operator – training and certification for the use of semi-automatic defibrillators (AEDs)

Participation in these courses is required for nomination as Fire Safety Officer, First Aid Officer, or AED Operator.
Attendance at both the First Aid and AED courses is mutually dependent (each is required for the other).

Interested staff should express their interest via email, specifying the course type, to:
[email protected] 

by Servizio prevenzione e protezione, last updated on 26/03/2025