EH&S Training List
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| Course Name | Course Code | Requirement Frequency |
Description |
| 12-15 Passenger Van Training | Online assessment is available after prerequisites met. | Initial | Required for all department-approved operators of UF-owned, leased, or non-owned 15-passenger vans, and must be completed prior to operating a 15-passenger van. Requires approval of the department and EH&S and an online assessment of 15 Passenger Van Policy. Email vantraining@ehs.ufl.edu for enrollment requests. |
| Aerial-Lift Training | In-person course
EHS849 or FST104_ILT/FST106_ILT (Facilities Services Staff ONLY) |
Initial & Recommended Every Two (2) Years | Required at least every two years for any individual assigned job duties involving an aerial lift or Mobil Elevated Work Platform (MEWP). FST104/FST106 is conducted in-house with facilities services. Email workplacesafety@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Asbestos Awareness | Online Course | Initial & Annual | Required annually for all maintenance personnel with the potential to come into contact with asbestos-containing material during their normal work assignment. Contact workplacesafety@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Autoclave Training | In-person course | Recommended | This hands-on course is recommended for anyone who will be operating a departmental autoclave monitored by EH&S. Please contact the Biosafety Office to request autoclave training. |
| Auto Coverage Microlearning Course | Online Course | Recommended | This microlearning course offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the State of Florida’s Auto Liability Coverage. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the State of Florida’s auto coverage policies, including who is covered, what is covered, and under what circumstances coverage applies. Contact risk@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Biomedical Waste Training (Main Campus only) | Online course | Initial & Annual | Required upon hire and annually thereafter for all UF faculty and staff who generate biomedical waste. Training is required by the State of Florida. Contact the Biosafety Office at bso@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Biomedical Waste Training (BMW) for Satellite Campuses | Online Course | Initial & Annual | Required upon hire and annually thereafter for all off-site UF faculty and staff who generate biomedical waste. Training is required by the State of Florida. Contact the Biosafety Office bso@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Bloodborne Pathogens Training
(General Audience) |
Online course | Initial & Annual | Required upon hire and annually thereafter for all faculty, staff, and students who may come into contact with (or supervise work with) human blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Visit the Bloodborne Pathogen Program or contact the Biosafety Office at bso@ehs.ufl.edu for details. |
| BBP/BMW Clinical Dentistry | Online course | Initial & Annual | Content specific for work in the College of Dentistry clinical personnel. Required upon hire and annually thereafter for all faculty, staff, and students who may come into contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) in a clinical setting. This course satisfies the Biomedical Waste training requirement (there is no need to take UF_EHS851_OLT). Contact the Biosafety Office at bso@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Chemical Hygiene Plan | Online course | Initial | Required for anyone working or supervising work in a laboratory setting where chemicals are used. Contact labsafety@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Confined Space Entry | Both an in-person and online course EHS805
or FST105_ILT/FST107_ILT (Facilities Services Staff ONLY) |
Initial & Annual | Required annually for any maintenance worker required to enter a confined space as part of their work assignment. This course requires in-person and online training. Email workplacesafety@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Crowd Management | Online course | Recommended | Recommended for anyone working as a crowd manager. Contact daniel.hickey@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Managing Controlled Substances in Research Laboratories | Online course | Initial | Recommended for anyone working or supervising work with DEA controlled substances. Contact labsafety@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Scientific Diver Training | In-person course | Initial | Provides training to achieve completion of the 100 hours required for the Scientific Diver classification. Email divesafety@ehs.ufl.edu for details. |
| Excavation & Trenching Safety | In-person course
EHS812 |
Initial – Needed before digging | UF policy and hazards related to excavation work, work practices and selection of protective systems and methods of evaluating the site and of conducting inspections. Email workplacesafety@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Fall Protection Training | In-person course
EHS813 |
Initial & Every Two (2) Years | Required for employees who may be exposed to fall hazards to recognize the hazards and procedures to follow to minimize the hazards. Email workplacesafety@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Fire Extinguisher/Safety Training | In-person and online course | Recommended | This class will prepare you with the basic knowledge of fire, the types of fire extinguishers, and how to safely use a fire extinguisher. Contact daniel.hickey@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Forklift Training | In-person course
EHS839 |
Initial & Every Three (3) Years | Required initially and every three years thereafter for anyone assigned to operate a forklift as part of their duties. Completion includes written and practical skills exam. Email workplacesafety@ehs.ufl.edu for department-specific live class. |
| Gator TRACS Tutorial | In-person (Zoom)
EHS883 |
Recommended | This course covers step-by-step instructions on how to complete LATCH assessments, build lab rosters, track training, view inspection reports and close corrective actions. It is recommended for all new Lab Managers and Principal Investigators or for anyone who needs a refresher on how to navigate the Gator TRACS platform. Contact gator-tracs@ufl.edu for more information. |
| General Biosafety Training | Online course | Initial | Required for anyone working with or supervising work with synthetic/recombinant nucleic acids, infectious agents, biological toxins must complete this training. Contact the Biosafety Office bso@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Hazard Communication Training | Online Course
or FST114 (Facilities Services Staff ONLY) |
Initial | The Hazard Communication Program ensures that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are classified, and that information concerning the classified hazards is transmitted to employers and employees. The transmittal of information is accomplished by means of comprehensive hazard communication programs, which includes container labeling and other forms of warning, safety data sheets and employee training. Required for participants handling chemicals in a non-lab setting. Contact workplacesafety@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Hazardous Energy Control | In-person course
EHS844 |
Initial & Annual | Hazardous Energy Control (Lock out/Tag out) Policy requires initial and annual training for affected employees, supervisors and principal investigators. |
| Hazardous Waste Management | Online course | Initial & Annual | Required initially and annually for all employees who generate or manage hazardous waste in labs and satellite areas on UF’s main campus as well as at IFAS Research and Education Centers (UF_EHS809A_OLT). Contact Hazardous Waste Management hwm@ehs.ufl.edu for details. |
| Hazardous Waste: Building Services | In-person course EHS810
or FST110_OLT (Facilities Services Staff ONLY) |
Initial & Annual | Required upon hire and annually thereafter for custodial staff working in UF’s Building Services. Contact Hazardous Waste Management hwm@ehs.ufl.edu for details. |
| Hazardous Waste: Facilities/ Vehicle Maintenance | In-person course EHS811 | Initial & Annual | Required upon hire and annually thereafter for all maintenance staff working in the Physical Plant Division (with the exception of the Building Services Department), Housing, and on-campus IFAS facilities. Provides a general awareness of how to properly manage and dispose of a wide variety of products, such as paints, solvents, adhesives, oil, and fuel. Contact Hazardous Waste Management hwm@ehs.ufl.edu for details. |
| Hearing Conservation Training | In-person and online course | Initial & Annual | Required of all employees who are participants of the UF Hearing Conservation Program. Email workplacesafety@ehs.ufl.edu for department-specific live class. |
| Heat Stress Training | In-person and online course | Initial & Annual | Reviews of hazards of working in high heat, how to recognize and avoid heat-related illnesses and procedures for performing first aid. Also includes off-duty situations that may increase the risk of heat-related illnesses while at work. Email workplacesafety@ehs.ufl.edu for department-specific live class. |
| Hot Work Awareness Training | Online course | Initial | How to recognize and avoid potential fire hazards associated with work involving welding, cutting, brazing and other tasks involving use of open flame. Contact daniel.hickey@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Hydrofluoric Acid Training | In-person course
EHS901 |
Initial & Every Two (2) Years | Required for all users of hydrofluoric acid. Contact labsafety@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Indoor Air Quality Training | In-person course
EHS817 |
Recommended | Recommended for maintenance staff responsible for identification and remediation of problems related to mold and other indoor conditions resulting in health and comfort-based concerns. Email workplacesafety@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Ladder Safety Training | In-person course
EHS818 |
Initial | Recognition of hazards related to ladders including proper use, care in handling and maximum intended load-carrying capacities of ladders. Email workplacesafety@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Laser Safety | Online course | Initial | Required for users of regulated lasers and laser systems. Contact the Laser Safety Officer lso@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Liquid Nitrogen Training | Online Course | Recommended | This course is designed to provide an overview of cryogen use in research laboratories specifically for the use of liquid nitrogen. Contact labsafety@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Off-Site Biomedical Waste Training (BMW) | Online Course | Initial & Annual | Required upon hire and annually thereafter for all off-site UF faculty and staff who generate biomedical waste. Training is required by State of Florida. Contact the Biosafety Office bso@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
| Radiation Safety Short Course | Online Course EHS830 | Initial | Required for individuals working with radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment. Requires on-line assessment for completion certificate. Email rso@ehs.ufl.edu for enrollment. |
| Resp Protection: Online Tight Fit | Online course
EHS843 |
Initial & Annual | Designed for faculty and staff required to wear a tight-fitting respirator as part of their job duties. Required initially and annually. In addition to this online course, participants must contact Environmental Health & Safety to make a fit test appointment. UF’s Respiratory Protection Program requires initial and annual tight-fitting 1) medical clearance, 2) training and 3) fit testing. Additional information: Respiratory Protection Policy or email respirators@ehs.ufl.edu for a fit test appointment. |
| Resp Protection: Online N95 | Online course | Initial & Annual | Designed for individuals required to wear an N95 respirator as part of their job duties. Required initially and annually. In addition to this online course, participants must contact Environmental Health and Safety to make a fit test appointment. UF’s Respiratory Protection Program requires initial N95 1) medical clearance, 2) training and 3) fit testing; annual 1) training and 2) fit testing. Additional information: Respiratory Protection Policy or email respirators@ehs.ufl.edu for a fit test appointment. |
| Safe Lifting in the Workplace | In-person course
EHS841 |
Recommended | Instruction on how to properly lift heavy objects encountered in various workplace environments. Covers dangers of back injuries caused by inappropriate lifting techniques. Email workplacesafety@ehs.ufl.edu for department-specific live class. |
| Shipping and Transport of Biological Materials | Online course
EHS852 |
Initial & Every Two (2) years | Required for all individuals involved in transport of dangerous goods or preparation of dangerous goods for transport. Please email bso@ehs.ufl.edu for enrollment in the course. Include your First Name, Last Name and UFID number. |
| Tractor Safety | Online course | Initial & Annual | Required for all employees who operate an agricultural tractor and covers operating practices and any other practices specific to the work environment. Email workplacesafety@ehs.ufl.edu for department-specific live class. |
| Waste Anesthetic Gas | Online course | Initial | This course is required for all users of anesthetic gas for animal procedures. Contact the Biosafety Office bso@ehs.ufl.edu for more information. |
