Inductions

• Complete the below course/s using the Learning Management System.  
• At the conclusion of the online course, complete the online form to request a local site induction.
• Complete this form thoroughly and submit, we will contact you to progress. 

Rodent research groups 

• Complete the prerequisite course Identify Animal Health.  
• Complete the course UQBR Pre-Induction (Rodents). 
• If you will need access to UQBR-TRI please also complete the courses:
  • Facility Induction - TRI
  • Handling and restraint in mice or rats 
  • Euthanasia fundamentals in rodents 
  • Carbon dioxide aspyxiation in rodents.  

Aquatic research groups

Complete the course UQBR Pre-Induction (Aquatics). 

Poultry and large animal research groups 

Complete the course UQBR Pre-Induction (Poultry and large animals)

Depending on the facility and project, you will be advised if a holding room induction is required. 

The purpose of a holding room induction is to familiarise yourself with the holding room to complete basic activities, ensuring all users understand the operational procedures. You may be required to demonstrate for assessment purposes these room procedures. 

The purpose of containment room inductions is to support workers to effectively:

• Understand room processes due to a higher risk to worker safety.
• Protect the various research projects within the holding room. 

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Ensure mandatory prerequisite online and practical training is completed in the Learning Management System:
  • Animal Handling and Restraint - online course and practical
  • Use of Change Station and Bio-safety Cabinet - online course
  • Working with Needles - online course 
  • If Anaesthetising rodents - Introduction to Gaseous Isoflurane Anaesthesia Workshop 
  • If euthanising rodents - Relevant course and practical training for the technique 
  • Containment room - online course. 
  • If a TRI-based worker complete the below in the TRI Learning Centre:
    • TRI Working with Cytotoxic Drugs 
    • Infection Risk of Laboratory Work  
• At the end of the Containment room course, use the link provided to request your Containment Room Induction.  
• You will receive a copy of the form via email, and the facility will contact you to proceed with the next steps.

Visitors includes research workers, students, and others that do not need swipe access. 

Workers includes UQ Property and Facilities, Contractors, Cleaners. These groups may already have access due to their role. 

There are several hazards and requirements to consider when entering UQ Biological Resources Facilities.
Please complete this entry application BEFORE first entry using the below link to:

• Ensure your safety and receive any necessary support
• To protect the research housed within the facility
• To avoid inadvertently impacting animal welfare or breaching biosafety compliance

Please note completing this form does not grant permission to enter.

Exemptions:

• Research workers involved in AEC approved projects (separate process required)
• Emergency access by trained workers.

Access the Online UQBR Entry Application here. 

• All workers will need a UQ Staff account when using UQ Biological Resources facilities. 
• This includes workers from commercial entities, and other teaching institutions.  
• This supports access to Inductions, training courses, and the animal management database.

To progress:

1. Complete the form online, available here Application for UQ Staff Access

2. Return the form to your Facility Manager to arrange the Authorisation signature

3. A signed copy will be returned to the Facility Manager who will submit the form for processing.