Training

The University requires safety training classes to be completed before beginning certain types of work. These requirements apply to all individuals involved in the covered work, including faculty, staff, students, postdocs, visiting researchers, and volunteers. To determine which classes you need to take, consult the checklists below depending on your role.

To look up your current training status, see the Online Class Transcript. Note, the EHS Online Transcript does not include programs delivered by the MyUK Learning platform or SciShield application.

Laboratory Safety Training Checklist

This checklist will assist faculty, supervisors and employees in determining the mandatory training required for specific job functions.

All training is required to be completed prior to the Initiating Activity and thereafter at the specified frequency.

Laboratory Safety Training Checklist
Activity	Training Requirements	Minimum Required Frequency*
Will anyone be permitted to use a fire extinguisher in an emergency?	Fire Extinguisher Use	Initial, then annual
Will chemicals be used?	Chemical Hygiene Plan/Laboratory Safety	Once
	Chemical Hygiene Plan / Laboratory Safety (Refresher)	Annual from date of initial training
	Hazardous Waste	Initial, then annual
Will radioactive materials be used?	Advanced Radiation Safety	Initial - must complete prior to being approved as an authorized user (AU)
	Basic Radiation Safety	Once - must complete after completion of Initial Radiation Safety
	On-Site and Initial Radiation Safety	Initial – must complete prior to starting as a Radiation Worker
Will X-ray producing devices be used?	On-Site and Analytical X-Ray Safety	Once – must complete prior to starting as a Radiation Worker
Will human blood, body fluids, or tissues be used (includes human cell/tissue culture)?	Bloodborne Pathogens (Researchers)	Initial, then annual
Will infectious or potentially infectious microorganisms, hazardous biological materials and/or recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid be used? (Infectious agents are microbial agents which can colonize humans, plants, and/or animals and which may or may not cause disease)	Biological Safety	Once
Will a Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) be used?	Biological Safety	Once
Will an autoclave be used?	Autoclave	Once
Will any "dangerous goods" be shipped? ("Dangerous goods," as defined by U.S. DOT, include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and gases, oxidizers, reactives, poisons, infectious substances, radioactive materials, and corrosive materials.)	DOT/IATA	Once
	DOT/IATA Recertification	Every 2 years from date of initial training (DOT/IATA)
Will Class IIIb or IV lasers be used?	Laser Safety	Once – must complete upon registration and prior to use of a Class IIIb or IV laser(s)
Will respiratory protection (respirators) be used?	Respirator Use	Initial, then annual