Chemical safety for laboratory workers. This class is required for anyone who works with chemicals in a laboratory. If you have any questions about this class, please contact M. Lee Poore at (859) 257-2924, or lpoor2@email.uky.edu .

This is chemical "Right to Know" training for anyone who uses hazardous chemicals in a non-laboratory setting. Workers must be instructed in how to use chemicals in a safe manner.

Eyewashes and showers are in many locations on campus. This training is designed to inform workers of when an eyewash and shower station are required, how they function and how to use them correctly. It also instructs those who maintain and activate the units in what guidelines should be followed.

Safety awareness training for those employees using ladders. Program focuses on hazards to look for while using ladders, types of ladders to use, how to set up and secure straight or extension ladders. Class duration is one hour.

Two classes available upon request and tailored to your needs.

1. Straight Truck & Van Safe Driving Strategies

2. Automobile Safe Driving Strategies

Class duration is one hour.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued cautionary warnings to users of 15 passenger vans. In an effort to promote safe driving practices for the protection of University employees, students, and the citizens and drivers using the highways, Occupational Health and Safety has developed a driver safety awareness training program for 15-passenger van drivers.

Program lasts one hour. It does not include hands on driving experience.

For questions regarding the class call Lee Poore at (859) 257-2924.

Safety awareness training for those employees accessing construction sites. Program focuses on hazards to look out for, areas to avoid, and provides construction safety resources for those employees who are exposed to contractors' work activities. Class duration is one hour.

The University of Kentucky recognizes there is a potential for fire from hot work operations. These operations are described as those work activities requiring the use of an open flame or from those operations that may produce heat or sparks.

This program is implemented to protect UK students, visitors, employees and property from fire resulting from hot work operations.

This program applies to University of Kentucky departments that may be involved in hot work and those operations of contractors working under contract to these departments.

Training for employees performing service or maintenance of equipment in which is the unexpected energization of start up of equipment or release of stored energy could cause injury. Provides instruction on the requirements of OSHA's Lockout/Tagout Standard, overview of energy sources, energy isolation devices and the basic lockout/tagout steps. This training is complimented by unit specific lockout/tagout procedure training. Class duration is one hour.

Training for supervisors in how to conduct workplace hazard assessments for determining the need and proper selection of personal protective equipment. Provides instruction on the use and application of the University's hazard assessment checklists. Training is for personnel responsible for employees who have the potential to encounter hazards. Class duration is one hour.

Training for employees on proper lifting methods. Class covers topics on:

Training for employees on proper office ergonomics, including desk, chair and computer assessments.

Confined space entry training is provided for employees that may enter areas such as pits, tanks, tunnels, silos, air handlers, or pipes. Recognizing and controlling the hazards associated with a confined space is required training for any employee that may be required to enter an area meeting the specifications of a confined space (limited means of enter/exit, may or may not contain hazardous atmosphere or other physical hazard, and is not intended for continuous occupancy.) Class duration is 90 minutes.

The class is mandatory for all respirator users. It is intended to provide basic information regarding the proper use and maintenance of respirators. Topics for discussion include an overview of the type(s) of respirators that will be used; conditions of use; fit testing; cleaning and maintenance; and storage. This course must be supplemented with instruction from a departmental designee (i.e. principal investigator, supervisor, etc.) concerning the respiratory protection policies of each specific worksite. Class duration is 90 minutes. Contact David Acker at (859) 257-7600, or dacke2@email.uky.edu .

Hazardous waste handling and disposal training is required for anyone who works with chemicals. If you have any questions about this class, please contact Robert Kjelland at (859) 257-3285, or rdkjel2@email.uky.edu .

This training is required by the Department of Transportation and the International Air Transportation Association to insure safe packing, hazard communication, handling and transportation of dangerous goods in commerce. These regulations are designed to prevent spills that endanger the environment, personnel, passengers, and the general public.

Research personnel whose work involves the handling radioactive materials are required to attend within 4 months of completing Initial Radiation Safety.

If you have any questions about this class, contact Erica Ray at (859) 323-6276, or emray1@uky.edu.

Required training for principal investigators, lab managers, and others who have significant radioactive materials experience and previous safety training, but are new to UK.  These personnel must complete the on-line class within 4 months of their authorization. If you have any questions about this class, contact Erica Ray at (859) 323-6276, or emray1@uky.edu.

Training for clinicians, principal investigators, operators, etc., who will use Class IIIb or IV lasers. Completion is required within four (4) months of registration. If you have any questions about this class, please contact Gerald Schlenker at  (859) 323-1009, or glschl1@uky.edu.

In order to comply with federal and state regulations, all individuals at UK proposing to work with x-ray radiation must register with the Radiation Safety Office by completing and signing a Radiation Worker Registration Form. After receiving dosimetry the individual must complete training before starting as a radiation worker. This training is provided in two parts.

The first part is Analytical X-ray Safety. This training is provided online by the Radiation Safety Office. (See training outline).

The second part is On-Site X-ray Safety. This training is provided by the Authorized User or unit supervisor at the individual's place of work. After completing On-Site X-Ray Safety, the individual will complete and sign an On-Site X-ray Safety Training Form and a completed, signed Radiation Worker Registration Form to the second part. No one will be admitted without both of these forms.

Note: Completion of On-Site and Analytical X-ray Safety enables an individual to begin as a radiation worker; however, additional, specific x-ray safety (diagnostic, veterinary, dental, research) courses will be scheduled as needed.

If you have any questions about the class, contact Tracy Cayson at 323-6777, or tdcays1@uky.edu.

Demonstration on proper fundamentals of using a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire. This class is required for anyone who may need to use an extinguisher on University property. If you have any questions about this class, please contact Garry Beach at (859) 257-6326, or gbeach@email.uky.edu.

Anyone working in or with a Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) is required to take the online training course for BSCs. The final test located at the end of the training emphasizes the principles of the most common types of BSCs found in research laboratories at the University of Kentucky. The test also places great emphasis on the correct work practices and procedures used while working in a BSC.

The Institutional Biosafety Committee and Biological Safety Officer require all personnel working in research laboratories at the University of Kentucky to complete this training. Beginning August 2nd, 2006, Principal Investigators who submit new protocols or renewals to the IBC will be required to complete this training. In addition personnel named on the protocol or new personnel added to a previously approved protocol will also be required to complete this training. The training consists of five modules which emphasize the basis principles and practices of biological safety. In order to receive a certificate indicating satisfactory completion of the training, all five modules must be reviewed and the tests at the end of each module passed.

Chemical fume hoods are the primary engineering control used in the laboratory to protect against the inhalation of hazardous vapors and gases. They are located in many of the labs across UK’s campus. This training provides information about the types of fume hoods and their function, types of fume hood flow monitors, and guidelines on how to correctly and safely use a fume hood. Steps to follow if your fume hood is not functioning properly are also included.