Training

Aerial lifts are commonly used in construction, inspection, athletic events and repair services to lift University employees to an elevated work position. Proper operation and use of aerial lifts can make completion of tasks at elevation, safer and more efficient. However, unsafe use, operation and aerial lift work practices can result in serious injury. This program has been developed due to the hazards associated with improper use and the university’s concern for the safety of individuals in and around this type of equipment. In addition, this program outlines general, operating, maintenance, inspection and training requirements governing safe aerial lift use at the University.

A hands on practicum will be scheduled for those who attend this classroom training to be completed to be certified.

Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

As part of routine operational, research, and farming activities, UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) employees and students may utilize All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) for conducting various tasks. ATV use may be dangerous to operator health and safety due to the many unique hazards associated with operating them. ATVs are designed for off-road use, which includes, but is not limited to, driving on uneven surfaces, hills, rocks, and depressions. Driving surfaces can also be dusty, wet, soft, or slippery. In order to prevent accidents and injuries, employees and students must be trained in the safe operation of ATVs and the driving hazards unique to each location.

This class is available online.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

This course provides an overview of the current requirements of NFPA 70E. A complete review of the standard will be provided, along with a review of the tables used to determine the Limited and Restricted Approach Boundaries, and the tables and calculation methods used to determine the Arc Flash Boundary and to determine proper personal protective equipment (PPE). This course will present the following major topics: 

• Review of Work Practices required by NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace 

• Determining Limited and Restricted Approach Boundaries; Determining/Calculating the Arc Flash Boundary 

• Selection of Personal Protective Equipment 

Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924 for classroom training.

Successful completion of this online course will meet the requirements for training maintenance and custodial staff on the dangers of asbestos fibers in University-owned buildings, the methods available to control hazards, and the actions one must take and avoid when working in an area known or presumed to contain asbestos. This course will NOT allow you to work with asbestos. This is only an awareness course to provide information for working around asbestos safely.

Note: the online version of this class is temporarily unavailable. 

Please contact Tommy Taylor for more information.

Contact the Biological Safety Department at 323-5728 or 257-8655 for details.

This class is only available online.

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

• Impact and Prevalence of Back Injuries
• Basics of Back Anatomy
• Causes of Back Dysfunction
• Types of Back Injuries
• Avoiding Lifting Injuries

Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 45 minutes.

This class is available online.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

The Institutional Biosafety Committee and Biological Safety Officer require all personnel working with biohazardous materials 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 module will emphasize the basic principles and practices of biological safety.

This class is only available online.

In lieu of the General Biosafety course personnel working with biohazardous material associated with plants and/or plant pathogens may take the Plant Biosafety course available online.

This training is designed for individuals who utilize biological safety cabinets for their work.

This class is only available online.

Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Bloodborne Pathogens Training is required for employees who may reasonably anticipate occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) in the course of their job duties. Training must be completed prior to initial assignment and annually thereafter in accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030).

This course provides an overview of bloodborne pathogens, routes of exposure, methods of exposure prevention, engineering and work-practice controls, personal protective equipment, housekeeping requirements, and exposure-incident procedures. 

This training must be supplemented with workplace-specific instruction from the employee's supervisor, principal investigator, or departmental designee on applicable tasks, procedures, and exposure controls in the work area.

• Training Format: Online
• Frequency: Annual Refresher Training
• Course Duration: Approximately 1 Hour

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Classroom training sessions are available upon request.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

This training is intended to promote general awareness of the potential hazards associated with blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM),such as human cell lines, in the occupational setting of the research laboratory. Additionally, the responsibilities and obligations of employers, supervisors, and employees under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, and the University, will be discussed. This training course must be complimented by workplace specific training conducted by the Principal Investigator or designee. It is required upon initial hire and annually thereafter for those employees who have the potential for exposure to blood or OPIM. 

This class must be retaken annually. Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Class duration is one hour. Contact the Biological Safety Department, 323-5728 or 257-8655.

This class is available online.

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

This class is only available online.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

Required annual refresh of Chemical Hygiene/Laboratory safety. If you have any questions about this class, please contact Research Safety.

This class is available online.

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 contact Research Safety.

This class is available online.

Identifying Confined Spaces and Hazard Awareness Training (Classroom or Virtual)

This training is for those who have a role in and around a confined space, assess a confined space, write a SOP for a confined space, or have a role in the confined space program.  This is a prerequisite course for Confined Space Safety Entry Training. 30 minute

Confined Spaces Safety Entry Training (Classroom or Virtual)

Confined space entry training is for employees who will be an entrant, entry supervisor, an attendant in a confined space, and/or responsible for writing an SOP for a confined space.  This a prerequisite course Confined Space Safety Equipment Hands-On Training. 100 minutes

Confined Spaces Safety Equipment Hands-On Training  (In Person)

This is a hands-on assessment to ensure that employees know how to use the equipment required to enter a confined space (harness and tripod) successfully.  45 minutes.  
For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

ADDITIONAL CONFINED SPACE COURSES FOR UK FACILITIES EMPLOYEES: Found on MYUK Learning

Facilities-EHS Confined Spaces Safety Equipment Training WBT

This training is a short, 8-minute video presented as a WBT.  This video shows you how to use a harness and a tripod (the equipment required for confined space entry).  This training is required before hands-on training can be scheduled.  

Facilities Confined Space Air Monitor Calibration Software WBT

This training shows how to set up and use the confined-space air-monitor calibration software.  This training is required before hands-on training can be scheduled. 

The Confined Space Entry Permit training provides an overview of confined space hazards, entry requirements, atmospheric testing, permit procedures, and emergency responsibilities. This course covers the basic requirements for safely planning and conducting permit-required confined space entries.

This training is available online: Confined Space Entry Permit

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

Safety awareness training for those employees accessing construction sites. The program focuses on hazards to watch out for and areas to avoid, and provides construction safety resources for employees exposed to contractors' work activities.

Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour. 

For questions, scheduling, or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

This training is designed to provide awareness of United States Government policies related to the concept of Dual Use Research and Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC). All Principal Investigators are asked to complete this training as they are ultimately responsible for ensuring that their research is properly reviewed for Dual Use Research to ensure continued funding from United States Government Funding Agencies and/or the National Institutes of Health.

This class is available online.

Electrical Safety introduces the fundamentals of electrical hazard recognition, safe work practices, and methods for preventing electrical injuries. This course is intended to provide employees with a basic understanding of electrical safety in the workplace.

This training is available online: Electrical Safety Training

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

This training provides employees with an overview of the proper location, operation, and use of emergency eyewash stations and safety showers. Participants will learn when to use emergency flushing equipment, how to activate and operate it, and the importance of promptly responding to chemical exposures. 

• Training Title: Emergency Eyewash and Safety Shower Awareness
• Format: Online
• Frequency: Initial Training (Refresher training as needed)

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For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

Research personnel whose work involves honey bees or other organisms that require the presence of an EpiPen at the work location are required to complete this training. A determination of an occupational hazard must first be made by UK OHS before this training can be taken. 

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

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

This class is available online.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

Fall Protection provides an overview of fall hazards, fall prevention methods, and the proper use of fall protection equipment. This course covers basic safety requirements and best practices for working at heights to help prevent fall-related injuries.

Online training is available: Fall Protection Training

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

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 Jonathon Rednour at (859) 218-1680.

Classes are held in the Young Gallery in WT Young Library.

This class is available online.

The purpose of this training is to help participants identify and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions in their environment, recognize emergencies, and make appropriate decisions regarding first aid care. It teaches participants the information they need to provide immediate care for a suddenly ill or injured person until more advanced medical care arrives to take over. Please note that this is only a training course and does not lead to a First Aid certification.

This class is only available online.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

Formaldehyde Awareness

Formaldehyde Awareness Training is required for employees who work with formaldehyde-containing materials or who may be exposed to formaldehyde as part of their job duties. Training must be completed prior to initial assignment, whenever a new formaldehyde exposure is introduced into the workplace, and annually thereafter.

This course provides an overview of the health hazards associated with formaldehyde exposure, exposure limits, signs and symptoms of exposure, methods for reducing exposure, and safe handling practices.

This training is designed to satisfy the training requirements of the OSHA Formaldehyde Standard (29 CFR 1910.1048), as well as applicable formaldehyde-related requirements of the OSHA Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450) and OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

• Training Format: Online
• Frequency: Annual Refresher Training

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For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

This training is mandatory for all employees who drive utility carts while working at the University of Kentucky.  The objective of the training is

• Prevent injury to pedestrians, utility cart operators, and their passengers
• Define the written utility cart policy including cart operations, charging/refueling, maintenance/repairs, and  
• Identify Safety Concerns
• Cart Safety
• Operator Safety
• Pedestrian Safety

Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour.

This class is available online.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

This training session is designed for employees in the UK who use hand tools as part of their work. The training will assist employees in identifying hazards, caring for hand tools, and properly using them.

Start Online Program

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

Training for supervisors on conducting workplace hazard assessments to determine the need for and proper selection of personal protective equipment. Provides instruction on using and applying the University's hazard assessment checklists. Training is for personnel responsible for employees who may encounter hazards.

Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

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

The Hazard Communication/GHS update aligns with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). This update to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) will provide a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets.

This class is only available online.

• UK Employees 
• Non-UK Employees

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

Hazardous waste handling and disposal training is required for anyone who works with chemicals. For details and program access, please see here.

This class is required for anyone that has been enrolled in a UK Hearing Conservation program; it is recommended for everyone else. If you have any questions about this class, or if you need your work area assessed for noise, please contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-4016.

This class is only available online.

Training for employees on heat stress awareness and avoidance.

This class is only available online.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

The University of Kentucky recognizes the 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 fires caused by 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.

Classroom training sessions are available upon request.

For questions, scheduling, or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

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This course will inform learners about the basic requirements for ladder safety. This course is for those who use ladders as part of their employment duties in the UK. Safe work practices and OSHA regulations will be discussed.

Contents

• Types of ladders
• Ladder inspection
• Ladder setup
• Climbing and standing
• Proper ladder use
• Care and storage
• Electrical Hazards
• Fall hazards

Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 45 minutes.

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For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

Training for clinicians, principal investigators, operators, etc., who will use Class IIIb or IV lasers. Completion is required upon registration and prior to use of a Class IIIb or IV laser(s).

Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-4016 for more information.

This class is only available online.

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

Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

Methylene Chloride Safety provides an overview of the hazards associated with methylene chloride, including health effects, exposure controls, safe handling practices, and applicable regulatory requirements. This course covers the basic precautions necessary to work safely with or around methylene chloride.

This training is available online: Methylene Chloride

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

In order to comply with federal and state regulations, all individuals at UK proposing to work with analytical x-ray radiation must register with the Radiation Safety Office.  This is accomplished by completing the Online Analytical X-ray Safety Training. The individual must then bring a copy of the completed and signed On-Site X-ray Safety Training Form and a completed and signed Radiation Worker Registration Form to the Radiation Safety office.

Dosimetry will be issued upon submission of these two completed forms. The On-Site X-ray Safety Training is provided by the Authorized User or unit supervisor at the individual's place of work. 

Note: Completion of On-Site X-ray Safety Training Form and Radiation Worker Registration Form plus the Initial Radiation Safety training enables an individual to begin as a radiation worker; however, additional, specific x-ray safety (diagnostic, veterinary, dental, research) courses may be needed at the discretion of the Radiation Safety Officer.

This class is only available online.

All individuals at UK proposing to work with radioactive material or x-ray must, as per federal and state regulations, receive On-Site & Initial Radiation Safety Training before starting as a radiation worker. Daily initial training sessions are available through the Radiation Safety Office, 102 Animal Pathology Building.

All workers must complete the Radiation Worker Registration Form before training.

The first training is On-Site Training which must be provided by the Authorized User or unit supervisor at the individual’s place of work. A completed Research On-Site Training Form is provided to the individual as evidence of receiving this part of the training.

The second part is the Initial Training. Initial Training is held on Tuesdays at 9:00am and Thursdays at 1:30pm at the Radiation Safety Office, 102 Animal Pathology Bldg. Please arrive by 1:20pm so the receptionist can process your paperwork. Please contact Gina Carlton at (859) 218-3722 to confirm attendance at a scheduled session. This training is a video and/or lecture lasting about fifteen minutes. You will receive the training form when you come to the training.

The individual must bring a copy of the signed Research On-Site Training Form and a completed, signed Radiation Worker Registration Form to the Initial Training.  If working in a lab, the Worker Registration form must be signed the AU/PI who holds the license to the lab. No one will be admitted without both of these forms.

The On-Site and Initial training enables an individual to begin as a radiation worker. Research workers are required to attend the Basic Radiation Safety course. The Basic course is a three-hour lecture and demonstration style course that covers radioactive material radiation characteristics and safety in detail. Specific x-ray safety (diagnostic, veterinary, dental, research) courses will be scheduled as needed. A certificate will be awarded upon completion of Basic Radiation Safety.

This class is available online

Contact (859) 323-6276 for more information.

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

Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour.

This class is available online.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

This training session will review with employees how a PPE hazard assessment is conducted, how PPE is selected to protect against the hazards identified during the assessment, and how to wear and care for their PPE.

This class is only available online.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

Provide employees and students of potential risks of working in areas where pesticides are being used and pesticide residues may be found.  This will complete annual training requirements of Worker Protection Standard.

This class is available online.

This course informs the learner about the safe operating procedures needed for using powered industrial trucks. Powered industrial trucks refer to fork trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and other specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motors or internal combustion engines. The course participants will know safe operating procedures for powered industrial trucks.

Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour. Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.

Contents

• General operating instructions, warnings, and precautions
• Truck controls and instrumentation
• Engine and motor operations
• Steering and maneuvering
• Visibility
• Attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations
• Vehicle capacity
• Vehicle stability
• Vehicle inspection and maintenance
• Refueling and/or charging vehicles
• Safe work practices

Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

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 prior to their approval as an authorized user (AU).

Contact (859) 323-1009 for more information.

This class is only available online.

Research personnel whose work involves the handling of radioactive materials are required to complete this training upon completing Initial Radiation Safety. Classes are available at the following times and locations:

Check in at room 102 prior to class.

Email Gina gina.carlton@uky.edu to register.

This class is available online

Respiratory Protection Program 

This training is required for all employees who wear respirators as part of their job duties. The course provides essential information on the proper selection, use, care, and maintenance of respiratory protection equipment in accordance with the University's Respiratory Protection Program.

This training must be supplemented with site-specific instruction from the employee's supervisor, principal investigator, or departmental designee on workplace hazards, respirator selection, and departmental respiratory protection procedures.

• Training Format: Online
• Frequency: Initial and Annual Refresher Training
• Course Duration: Approximately 90 minutes

Select one of the following to start the training program:

University Employees (including student employees)

Non-UK Personnel 

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

This training provides basic information for the Vice President of Research's Resumption of Research Plan.

This class is only available online.

This training is designed to promote safe and secure handing of designated Select Agents. All personnel must be pre-authorized in order to receive Select Agent training. Contact the Biological Safety Department, 323-5728 or 257-8655.

This class is available online.

This training is designed for individuals who work with Tier 1 Select Agents and/or Toxins. This class must be taken on an annual basis by individuals approved for non-escorted access.

This class is available online.

The University requires all faculty, staff and students who are involved in any aspect of shipping dangerous goods (e.g., packing, labeling, transporting, etc.) to attend a DOT/IATA Initial Training course. The initial course is held in a classroom setting so class size is limited and pre registration is required. Contact Chuck Lowe to find the next available date and register.

At least every two (2) years following the completion of the Initial Training course, it is required to
complete DOT/IATA Refresher Training to maintain the legal ability to ship dangerous goods. This
refresher certification can only be taken by individuals who have previously successfully completed the
Initial Training course. If Refresher Training is not completed within two (2) years of the Initial Training
date, the classroom training must be retaken.

This class is available online.

This class is mandatory for any employees who work in an area where exposure to respirable crystalline silica has been determined to be present. This training should be completed upon hire, when a new silica exposure is introduced, and repeated annually.

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For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

Learn how slips, trips, and falls occur, how to identify hazards, and how to eliminate or minimize them.

This class is available online.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

Trenching and Excavation Safety provides an overview of the hazards associated with excavation work, including cave-ins, underground utilities, and protective systems. This course covers basic safety requirements and best practices for working in and around trenches and excavations.

This training is available online: Trenching and Excavation

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.

Uranyl Acetate and Thorium Awareness Training is required for any employee that works with uranyl acetate and thorium compounds in their research. These radioactive compounds are primarily used as stains in electron microscopy. This training is required prior to using these compounds in a laboratory and annually thereafter. This course is designed to meet the safety training requirements for the use of unsealed generally licensed radioactive materials at the University of Kentucky. 

Contact Gina Carolton for more information.

This class is only available online.

This training is designed for individuals who work with viral vector systems.

This class is available online.

This winter weather awareness training video is for employees who work outdoors or may be exposed to winter weather conditions in the course of their job duties. The training provides information on recognizing common winter weather hazards, preventing cold-related illnesses and injuries, and responding appropriately if exposure occurs. Topics may include cold stress, frostbite, hypothermia, icy conditions, snow, wind chill, and safe winter work practices.

The video and additional winter weather safety resources and guidance are available through the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Winter Weather page.

For questions or additional information, contact the University of Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety Department at (859) 257-2924.