Workplace Safety Training
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
Course Title | Audience | Frequency | Provider Department/Division | Course Format | Registration Information |
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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). |
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Annual CFANS Training for Greenhouse Workers | Annually | Workplace Safety | In-Person |
Register for Greenhouse Workers Training. |
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Annual CFANS Training for Agricultural Fields and Plot Workers | Annually | Workplace Safety | In-Person |
Register for Agricultural Fields and Plot Workers Training. |
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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. |
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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. |
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 |
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Steam System Safety |
Employees and supervisors responsible for high pressure steam boiler operation |
Workplace Safety | In-Person |
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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 |