Compliance, Records, Safety and Training

The Compliance, Records, Safety and Training (CRST) Unit consists of four collaborative components that create a center-wide atmosphere of safety and compliance. This is done through assuring safe, humane, and compliant practices in the care and use of nonhuman primates (NHP) and safe laboratory practices at the WNPRC. The team consistently works with other WNPRC Units, investigators, and various departments across campus to meet training, research, colony management, and operational needs.

SERVICES SUPPORTED

  • Assistance writing animal care and use protocols and biosafety protocols
  • Monitor compliance with research protocols, SOPs, and standards of animal care
  • Train personnel in animal husbandry and basic technical procedures
  • Point of contact for all occupational exposures and injuries
  • Provide specific hazard training for biological, physical or chemical hazards
  • Assist in writing and review of laboratory chemical hygiene plans
  • Provide OSHA safety signs and hazard communication training to all staff
  • Provide training and assistance with entering data into animal records
  • Provide and maintain appropriate access to all WNPRC facilities

CONTACT INFORMATION

KEY PERSONNEL

NAME POSITION PHONE E-MAIL
KIM KEEN Unit Head, Compliance Manager (608) 590-5747 Kim Keen
MEGHAN CRAMM Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (608)209-7853 Meghan Cramm
AMY URBANSKI Training Specialist (608) 209-6819 Amy Urbanski
JANET WALASEK  Colony Records Specialist (608) 209-7008 Janet Walasek

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