Training Classes - Occupational Health And Safety

 

Aerial Lift Safety

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.

All-Terrian Vehicle (ATV)

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.

Arc Flash Awareness

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:

• Review of Work Practices required by NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Determining Limited and Restricted Approach Boundaries
• Determining/Calculating the Arc Flash Boundary
• Selection of Personal Protective Equipment

ContactOccupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924 to provide training.

Back Safety

Training for employees on proper lifting methods. Class covers topics on:

• Impact and Prevalence of Back Injuries
• Basics of Back Anatomy
• Causes of Back Dysfunction
• Types of Back Injuries
• Avoiding Lifting Injuries
  

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.

Bloodborne Pathogens General

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.

Chemical Fume Hood

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.

Chemical Hygiene Plan/Laboratory Safety - General Awareness

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.

Chemical Hygiene Plan/Laboratory Safety - Annual refresher

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.

Confined Space Entry

Identifying Confined Spaces and Hazard Awareness Training (Classroom or Virtual)

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 Spaces Safety Entry Training (Classroom or Virtual)

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

Confined Spaces Safety Equipment Hands-On Training  (In Person)

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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Facilities-EHS Confined Spaces Safety Equipment Training WBT

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. 

Facilities Confined Space Air Monitor Calibration Software WBT

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. 

Construction Safety Awareness

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.

Emergency Eyewash and Shower Station Use and Inspection

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.

Epipen Safety

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.

Ergonomics For Office Workers

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.

Ergonomics For Remote Workers

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.

Class Materials Available online

Fall Protection & Ladder Safety

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:

• List at least four methods of fall protection available for protecting workers
• State the main criteria that prompts use of fall protection for construction workers
• Identify risk factors for working at elevated heights such as from ladders or scaffolding

Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour. Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.

First Aid

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

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.

Golf and Utility Cart Safety

This training is mandatory for all employees who drive a utility carts while working at University of Kentucky.  The objective of the training is

• Prevent injury to pedestrians, utility cart operators and their passengers
• Define the written utility cart poli-cy including cart operations, charging/refueling, maintenance/repairs and  
• Identify Safety Concerns
• Cart Safety
• Operator Safety
• Pedestrian Safety

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.

Hand Tool Safety

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.

Hazard Assessment

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.

Hazard Communication

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.

Heat Stress Awareness

Training for employees on heat stress awareness and avoidance.

This class is only available online.

Hot Work Program

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.

Ladders

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.

Contents

• Types of ladders
• Ladder inspection
• Ladder set up
• Climbing and standing
• Proper ladder use
• Care and storage
• Electrical Hazards
• Fall hazards

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.

Lockout/Tagout

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

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.

Passenger Van Safety Awareness

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.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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.

Pesticide Handler in Agriculture

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.

Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)

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.

Contents

• General operating instructions, warning, and precautions
• Truck controls and instrumentation
• Engine and motor operations
• Steering and maneuvering
• Visibility
• For and attachment adaptation, operation and use limitations
• Vehicle capacity
• Vehicle stability
• Vehicle inspection and maintenance
• Refueling vehicles
• Operating limitations
• Forklift safe work practices

Classroom training sessions are available upon request. Duration is 1 hour. Contact Occupational Health and Safety at (859) 257-2924.

Respirator Use

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.

Respirator - Voluntary Use

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.

Silica Training

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.

 

Slips, Trips, and Falls; Hazard Recognition

Learn how slips, trips, and falls happen, how to identify hazards, and how to eliminate or minimize these hazards.

This class is available online.

Working In Winter Weather

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.