Workplace Safety Training

Changes to UHS Training

Bloodborne Pathogens Training Requirements

On February 18, 2019, University Health and Safety (UHS) replaced Bloodborne Pathogens training with two new courses. This change affects training requirements for all users. Visit the Changes to Bloodborne Pathogens Training Requirements page to learn more about how this change affects you.

The GHS Course Is Now Part of Introduction to Research Safety

The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals course has been incorporated into the Introduction to Research Safety course. The Introduction to Research Safety course now replaces the GHS requirement.

Creating Guest Accounts for Learners Without a University ID (X.500)

To access training, learners must first follow OIT's instructions for creating a guest account.

Each supervisor should assess the safety and health training needs for employees under their supervision based on the work tasks to be performed.
Initial employee safety training should be completed prior to an employee being exposed to hazards of a given work task. Refresher training requirements may be needed more frequently than noted based on individual needs or due to a substantial change in the subject matter or work practice.

The matrix below identifies employee health and safety training needs under the following categories.

Title Of Course – Common name training topic.
Descriptions – Summary of the course content.
Frequency – Recommended schedule of training.
Audience – Employees or work groups that should receive the training.
Instructor – Individual(s) may deliver the training identified if knowledgeable on the training topic.

Training

Provider Department/Division: Workplace Safety
Course Title	Audience	Frequency	Provider Department/Division	Course Format	Registration Information
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts and Skid Steers)	Forklift operators and service personnel	Initially, Every three years	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact the vendor representative, your supervisor, or Workplace Safety.
Agricultural Tractors and Farm Equipment (For Operators)	Supervisors and operators of agricultural tractors	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact Workplace Safety.
Fire Extinguisher Selection and Use		Annually	Workplace Safety	Online or in-person	For brief, general online training on the proper selection and use of fire extinguishers by employees, this training may be taken online. For more detailed training, or for live fire training, call UHS (612-626-6002).
Annual CFANS Training for Greenhouse Workers		Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Register for Greenhouse Workers Training.
Annual CFANS Training for Agricultural Fields and Plot Workers		Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Register for Agricultural Fields and Plot Workers Training.
Accident/Incident Management	Employees, Supervisors, and Managers	As Needed	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact Workplace Safety.
Aerial, Scissor, and Manual Lifts	Supervisors and operators of aerial lifts	Initially, Every five years	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact Workplace Safety.
Asbestos	Building maintenance and construction personnel	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact Workplace Safety.
Back Injury Prevention / Safe Lifting / Ergonomics	Employees & supervisors who do manual lifting	As Needed	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact Workplace Safety.
Bloodborne Pathogens	Employees and supervisors potentially exposed to blood and body fluids	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	For instructor-led training, contact Workplace Safety or a medical professional. For online training, contact the Biological Safety/Occupational Health Division.
Chainsaw, Chipper, or Brush Cutter Operation	Employees and supervisors who use chainsaws, chippers, or brush cutters	Initially, Every three years	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact the vendor representative, your supervisor or Workplace Safety.
Confined Space Entry	Employees and supervisors entering confined spaces	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact the vendor representative, your supervisor, or Workplace Safety.
Defensive Driving	Employees that operate motor vehicles for business purposes.	As Needed	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact Fleet Services.
Earth-Moving Equipment (Including Skid Steer)	Equipment operators and employees exposed to earth-moving equipment	Initially, Every three years	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact your supervisor, the contractor representative, or Workplace Safety
Electrical Safety Awareness	Employees exposed to electrical hazards	Initially	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact Workplace Safety.
Excavation Safety	Employees involved with trenching or excavation operations	Initially, Every three years	Workplace Safety		Contact your supervisor, the vendor, or Workplace Safety.
Fall Protection	Employees exposed to fall hazards of (6) six feet or greater	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact your supervisor, the vendor, or Workplace Safety.
Fire Protection	All employees	Initially, Every two years	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact building services personnel, your supervisor, or a safety professional.
First Aid/AED/CPR	Electricians and others.	Initially, Every two years	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact Workplace Safety.
Grain Handling Safety and Grain Bin Entry	Supervisors and employees involved in grain bin operations	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact your supervisor or Workplace Safety.
Hazard Communication and Right-to-Know	Employees routinely exposed to hazards identified in the description	Initially, Annually or when new hazards are introduced	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact the vendor representative, your supervisor, or Workplace Safety.
Hearing Conservation	Employees who meet or exceed the action level	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact your supervisor, the vendor, or Workplace Safety.
Heat Stress	Employees working in warm environments or doing heavy labor	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact your supervisor or Workplace Safety.
Hot Work	Employees and supervisors involved in hot work	Initially, Every three years	Workplace Safety	Online	Register for Hot Work training.
Ladder Safety	Employees who use portable ladders	As Needed	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact the vendor representative, your supervisor, or Workplace Safety.
Landcare Safety	Employees and supervisors involved in landcare operations	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact your supervisor or Workplace Safety.
Lead Safety	Employees performing work activities with lead exposure	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact your supervisor or Workplace Safety.
Lockout/Tagout (For Authorized Employees)	Building maintenance personnel; mechanics and equipment operators	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact the vendor representative, your supervisor, or Workplace Safety.
New Employee Safety Orientation	All new or transfer employees	Initially	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact your supervisor or Workplace Safety.
Personal Protective Equipment	Employees routinely exposed to eye, foot, hand, head, hearing, fall or traffic hazards	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact the vendor representative, your supervisor, or Workplace Safety.
Pesticide Application	Employees applying pesticides	Initially, As required to maintain state licensure	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact Workplace Safety.
Power and Hand Tool Safety Including Powder-Actuated Tools	Employees required to use power and hand tools	Initially	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact your supervisor, the vendor representative, or Workplace Safety.
Respiratory Protection for Mandatory Users	Employees who are required to wear a respirator	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	Online or in-person	For instructor-led training, contact Workplace Safety or a medical professional. For online training, contact Biological Safety/Occupational Health Division. Respiratory Protection online training.
Safety Supervision	Supervisory and Managerial Personnel	As Needed	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact Workplace Safety.
Scaffolding Safety	Employees required to erect, or work on scaffolds or elevated work platforms	Initially, As needed to maintain certification	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact Workplace Safety.
Silica, Respirable Crystalline	Employees required to power drill, cut or grinding cement, stone.	Initially, Annually with Hazardous Communication training	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact your supervisor, the vendor, or Workplace Safety.
Snow Removal Safety	BGT & Landcare employees involved in snow removal	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact your supervisor or Workplace Safety.
Standard Operating Procedures for Summer (Landcare)	Employees and supervisors involved in summer operations	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact the vendor representative, your supervisor, or Workplace Safety.
Standard Operating Procedures for Winter (Landcare)	Employees and supervisors involved in winter operations	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact the vendor representative, your supervisor, or Workplace Safety.
Steam System Safety	Employees and supervisors responsible for high pressure steam boiler operation		Workplace Safety	In-Person	????
Steam System Safety	Employees and supervisors responsible for high pressure steam boiler operation		Workplace Safety	In-Person	????
Trailer Load Securement	Employee and supervisors involved in trailer load securing	As Needed	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact the vendor representative or Workplace Safety.
Waste and Recycling Safety	Employees and supervisors involved in waste and recycling operations	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact your supervisor or Workplace Safety.
Welding and Cutting	Employees involved in the operation of equipment for welding or torch cutting	Initially, Every three years	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact the vendor representative, your supervisor, or Workplace Safety.
Worker Protection Standard (WPS) For Workers	Review of safe work practices, hazard identification and PPE requirements for agricultural workers who are exposed to pesticides.	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	Online or in-person	Contact Workplace Safety
Agricultural Tractors and Farm Equipment (For Non-Operators)	Employees who work around tractors, but do not operate them	As Needed	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact Workplace Safety.
Electrical Safety for Qualified Persons	Electricians, etc.	Initially, Every two years	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact Workplace Safety.
Lockout/Tagout (For Affected Employees)	Building maintenance personnel; mechanics and equipment operators	Initially, As Needed	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact the vendor representative, your supervisor, or Workplace Safety.
Respiratory Protection for Voluntary Users	Employees who voluntarily wear a respirator	Initially	Workplace Safety	In-Person	Contact your vendor representative, supervisor or Workplace Safety.
Worker Protection Standard (WPS) For Handlers	Review of safe work practices, hazard identification and PPE requirements for agricultural workers who are exposed to pesticides.	Initially, Annually	Workplace Safety	Online or in-person	Contact Workplace Safety
Hazard Communication	Employees routinely exposed to hazards identified in the description	Initially, Annually or when new hazards are introduced	Workplace Safety	Online	Register for Hazard Communication