Training
Required training courses for all UAF employees are outlined on the and in the Chancellor's Safety Training policy
Those related to EHSRM are found in the "Mandated Training" section below.
Depending on your role, you may have additional training requirements above and beyond what is listed here. Please discuss with your Supervisor, see , and review this page for any updates to EHSRM related training requirements.
New Employee Safety Orientation
(Combined Employee Safety Orientation)
This training is required once of all employees within 30 days of hire (not an annual training module).
Behavior-based Safety
This UA System training is required once of all employees within 30 days of hire (not an annual training module).
Protection of Minors Training
This training is required once of all employees within 30 days of hire (not an annual training module).
Please note, if your position is designated a POM Authorized Adult (PAA), in addition to this training you are required to complete the PAA Certification process outlined on the POM page.
Department Emergency
Action Plan
Contact your department or visit Emergency Management for more information
Hazard Communication Training
If any of the following apply to your work, you are required to take Hazard Communication Training:
- you work with larger than consumer quantities of typical office products (i.e., you service copiers, printers, or other equipment)
- you work in a warehouse or other chemical storage facility
- you perform industrial activities involving chemicals, including fuels, oils, solvents, and compressed gases
- you work in a laboratory that uses chemicals, compressed gases, and/or equipment that poses physical hazards (lasers, ovens, radiation, etc.)
If none of the above points apply, complete this Attestation Form in place of this training:
For positions requiring this training, each employee must be trained prior to initial assignment to work with a hazardous chemical.
UAF Lab Safety
After initial test there will be a refresher needed every 3 years
UAF Chemical Hygiene Plan
UAF Hazardous Waste Management
After initial test there will be an refresher needed annually
UAF Lab Safety
After initial test there will be a refresher needed every 3 years
UAF Hazardous Waste Management Refresher
Refresher training is required annually.
UAF Hazardous Waste Management
After initial test there will be an refresher needed annually
Benzene
Contact the Industrial Hygienist.
Biosafety Cabinet training
Contact the Biosafety Officer or your department Chemical Hygiene Officer
Bloodborne Pathogens training
Contact the Biosafety Officer for this in-person training
Autoclave Safety
Autoclave Safety training is . After you complete the training, you can to document your training.
Lab Safety for Non-Lab Personnel
Hazardous Waste Management for Non-Lab Personnel
Compressed Gases
Chloroform
Formaldehyde
Hazmat Shipping Awareness
Hazmat Shipping
Contact the UAF Industrial Hygienist if you need this training
Hydrofluoric Acid
Contact the UAF Industrial Hygienist for this in-person training
Lab Sharps Safety
Methylene Chloride
Phenol
Basic X-ray Safety
UAF Radiation Safety Fundamentals
UAF Radiation Safety Procedures
UAF Radiation Safety Procedures for sealed sources only:
Silica
Contact your safety officer or the UAF Industrial Hygienist
Battery Safety
Hand and Power Tool Safety
Hand and Power Tool Safety training is . After you complete the training, you can to document your training.
Respiratory Protection
Contact your safety officer
Hearing Conservation
Contact the UAF Industrial Hygienist
Lead Safety
Contact the UAF Industrial Hygienist
UAF Driver Safety
If you are driving a vehicle on UAF business
Questions: Please contact the Risk Management Team
Understanding Safety Data Sheets
Shop Safety
Shop Safety training is . After you complete the training, you can to document your training.
For inquiries regarding employee training records related to general safety, please contact your designated safety officer or the Occupational Safety Team.
For inquiries regarding laboratory, chemical, hazardous waste, radiation, or biological safety training records, please contact the Lab & Research Safety Team or EHSRM Administration.
For inquiries regarding Protection of Minors, Authorized Adult training or Driver Safety, please contact the Risk Management Team.
