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 either the:
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To look up your current training status, see the Online Class Transcript.
The following classes are offered by EHS. Click a class name for details and availability.
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. Contact Occupational Health and Safety 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.
This course is to provide an overall understanding 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 tables and calculation methods used to determine the Arc Flash Boundary and for determining proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
This course will present the following major topics:
Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924 to provide training.
Successful completion of this on-line course will meet the requirements for the training of maintenance and custodial staff about 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:
Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 45 minutes. Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.
This class is available online.
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.
This training is intended to promote general awareness of the potential hazards associated with blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) in the occupational setting. 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 respective worksite designee. It is required upon initial hire and annually thereafter for those employees who have the potential for exposure to blood or OPIM.
Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Class duration is one hour. Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.
This class is available online.
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 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.
This class is only available online.
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.
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 a prerequisite course Confined Space Safety Entry Training. 30 minute
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 SOP for a confined space. This a prerequisite course Confined Space Safety Equipment Hands-On Training. 100 minutes
This is a hands-on assessment to ensure that employees know how to successfully use the equipment required to enter a confined space (harness and tripod). 45 minutes.
Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.
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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 the hands-on training is able to be scheduled.
This training shows how to set up and use the confined space air monitor calibration software. This training is required before the hands-on training is able to be scheduled.
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.
Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour. Contact Occupational Health and Safety 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.
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.
This class is only available online.
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 done by UK OHS before this training can be taken. ContactOccupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924 for assistance.
Training for employees on proper office ergonomics, including desk, chair and computer assessments.
Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.
This class is available online.
If you are a remote worker, ergonomics is just as important as if you were working in an employer’s office. By adopting proper ergonomics, you can work comfortably, avoid injury, and improve your productivity. Our online training provides recommendations on improving your remote workstation. Zoom meetings are available upon request or if you need more information. Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.
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The course provides information on the working conditions that prompt use of fall protection and the types of fall protection available to protect workers. It assists those affected with complying with 29 CFR 1926.503.
Upon course completion, the student is able to:
Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour. Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.
The course provides information on the working conditions that prompt use of fall protection and the types of fall protection available to protect workers. It assists those affected with complying with 29 CFR 1926.503.
Upon course completion, the student is able to:
Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour. Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.
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 information that participants need to know in order to provide immediate care for a suddenly ill or injured person until more advanced medical care arrives to take over. Please note that is only a training course and does not lead to a certification in First Aid.
This class is only available online.
Formaldehyde awareness training is provided for all employees that work with formaldehyde containing products as part of their job duties. This training should be completed upon hire, when a new formaldehyde exposure is introduced, and repeated annually. This course is designed to meet the training requirements for the OSHA Formaldehyde Standard (29 CFR 1910.1048), as well as formaldehyde-specific requirements of the OSHA Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450) and OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
This class is only available online.
This training is mandatory for all employees who drive a utility carts while working at University of Kentucky. The objective of the training is
Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour. Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.
This class is available online.
This training session has been designed for employees who use hand tools as a part of their work with UK. The training will assist employees on how to identify hazards, care for, and proper use of hand tools.
This class is only available online.
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.
Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour. Contact Occupational Health and Safety 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 in how to use chemicals in a safe manner.
The Hazard Communication/GHS is an update to align 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.
Hazardous waste handling and disposal training is required for anyone who works with chemicals. For details and program access, please see here.
Training for employees on heat stress awareness and avoidance.
This class is only available online.
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.
Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.
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This course will inform the learner about the basic requirements of ladder safety. This course is for those who use ladder as part of the employment duties at UK. Safe work practices and OSHA regulations will be discussed.
Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 45 minutes. Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.
This class is available online.
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 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.
Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour. Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.
Noise awareness training for the UK community. 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) 257-2924.
This class is only available online.
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 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 passenger van drivers.
Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour. Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.
This class is available online.
This training session will review with employees how a PPE hazard assessment is conducted; understand how PPE is selected to protect against the hazards found during the PPE hazard assessment; and how to wear and care for their PPE.
This class is only available online.
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 motor 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.
Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour. Contact Occupational Health and Safety 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:
| Thursday | January 26 | 09:00 to 12:00 | Animal Pathology Bldg, rm. 202 |
| Friday | February 21 | 09:00 to 12:00 | Animal Pathology Bldg, rm. 202 |
| Wednesday | March 12 | 09:00 to 12:00 | Animal Pathology Bldg, rm. 202 |
| Monday | April 28 | 09:00 to 12:00 | Animal Pathology Bldg, rm. 202 |
| Friday | May 30 | 09:00 to 12:00 | Animal Pathology Bldg, rm. 202 |
| Wednesday | June 11 | 09:00 to 12:00 | Animal Pathology Bldg, rm. 202 |
Email Gina gina.carlton@uky.edu to register.
This class is available online
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.
Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 90 minutes. Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.
This class is available online.
This class is mandatory for employees who are voluntarily using a filtering facepiece respirator (i.e. N95) in the workplace. It is intended to provide basic information regarding OSHA’s Appendix D Standard for voluntary use. Topics for discussion include: definition of voluntary use, OHSA’s Appendix D standard and requirements. This course must be supplemented with instruction from a departmental designee concerning the respiratory protection policies of each specific worksite.
Please contact Occupational Health and Safety with questions.
This class is available online.
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 in mandatory for any employees that work in a area where exposure to respirable crystalline silica has been determined to work in an environment where exposure to respirable crystalline silica is present. This training should be completed upon hire, when a new silica exposure is introduced, and repeated annually.
Please contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924 with questions.
This class is available online.
Learn how slips, trips, and falls happen, how to identify hazards, and how to eliminate or minimize these hazards.
This class is available online.
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 course is for employees whose role it is to work outside during winter weather. This course will teach employees to recognize winter weather hazards, how to prevent those hazards, and what to do if affected
Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924 to provide training.