All Training Classes

Class Description Registration Contact
Accident and Injury Reporting
An overview of accident reporting procedures. The accident investigation and reporting process helps to provide a safe working environment by determining the causes of an accident, then reporting them so that accidents can be prevented in the future.
eric.jorgensen@usu.edu
Aerial Lift and Elevating Work Platforms Safe operation of scissor lifts, lift trucks, elevated platforms, articulating booms, other aerial devices. This instructor-led course is intended for individuals who work on elevating platforms, in order to minimize risks of falling. This course is designed to comply with regulatory requirements. kirt.poulsen@usu.edu
Benzene Awareness Required training for employees that use benzene during the course of their work.  Chemical characteristics, associated hazards, the OSHA benzene standard, air sampling, and PPE requirements are discussed. rachel.curry@usu.edu
Biosafety Lab Training Required for working with Select Agent, recombinant DNA, infectious agents, and medical waste. This course is required for anyone working in research and related projects that involve infectious agents (Human, animal or plant), recombinant DNA, unless exempted under the “NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules”, tissues, body fluids, or cultured cells (including cell lines), and medical waste management. ashley.dagley@usu.edu
Bloodborne Pathogens W/ Hepatitis B Vaccination Offer This course will provide you with a basic understanding of bloodborne pathogens. At the end of the course options for receiving a Hepatitis B vaccination (or declination) will be discussed 45 minutes Register for this course
or contact:
ashley.dagley@usu.edu
Confined Space Entry This course is intended for all personnel that may be required to work in confined spaces, in order to provide personnel with information about the hazards and hazard control methods that will permit safe work. kirt.poulsen@usu.edu
Crane Hoist and Rigging The significant safety issues to be considered while moving large, heavy loads. kirt.poulsen@usu.edu
Electrical Safety This course is intended for individuals who work with electricity in the workplace, in order to teach methods to minimize or eliminate hazards. This course is designed to comply with regulatory requirements. kirt.poulsen@usu.edu
Ergonomic Awareness Basic ergonomic principles and identifying common ergonomic problems that may exist in an office environment. ILT (instructor-led training) kirt.poulsen@usu.edu
Fall Protection Awareness This course is intended for employees who might be exposed to fall hazards, in order to provide them with the ability to recognize hazards and to be able to minimize them. The content in this course is designed to comply with regulatory requirements. Employees exposed to fall hazards that use fall protection equipment must contact EHS for appropriate training. kirt.poulsen@usu.edu
Farm Safety Initial This course provides basic awareness of the hazards associated with farms, animals and equipment. It is required for anyone entering a University farm. michael.dyer@usu.edu
Field Safety This course provides the basic understanding of USU's safety requirements for performing work in the field. A review of the field safety manual. michael.dyer@usu.edu
Forklift Safety This course is offered as one option for completing the Forklift Safety Certification-Initial Training. This course constitutes forklift safety certification as required under Utah Regulations. kirt.poulsen@usu.edu
Formaldehyde Awareness Required training for employees that use formaldehyde during the course of their work.  Chemical characteristics, associated hazards, the OSHA formaldehyde standard, air sampling, and the PPE requirements are discussed. rachel.curry@usu.edu
Fume Hood Training This course discusses chemical fume hood requirements. Course duration estimate: 10 minutes rachel.curry@usu.edu
Hand and Power Tool Safety This course is intended for all employees who use hand and power tools, in order to understand the potential hazards associated with the use of hand and power tools. This course is designed to comply with regulatory requirements. kirt.poulsen@usu.edu
Hazard Communication This course is intended for all employees who work with hazardous chemicals in an industrial (non-laboratory setting), in order to recognize and understand the required elements of the campus’ written hazard communication program. This course is designed to comply with regulatory requirements. rachel.curry@usu.edu
Hazardous Waste Management and Minimization Training for staff and faculty to help reduce hazardous waste generation. Course duration estimate: 1 hour dale.elwood@usu.edu
Hepatitis B Declination Issues surrounding Hepatitis B infection in the research environment. Course duration estimate: 10 minutes ashley.dagley@usu.edu
Job Hazard Analysis This course is intended for all supervisors and managers, in order to provide information that will help improve the quality of work environments, improve absenteeism, help maintain a healthier workforce, reduce injury and illness rates, and make workers feel good about their work. ashley.dagley@usu.edu
Laboratory Safety  Required training for anyone working in a chemical laboratory:  including principle investigators, lab employees, research technicians, teaching assistants, graduate students, and interns.  This interactive class will introduce you to general hazard analysis of laboratory procedures, PPE selection, chemical hygiene principles, spill prevention, hazardous waste management, and fire safety.  This course is presented in a series of online training modules coupled with attendance at an in-person final session.  Annual Refresher training is required for all personnel working in chemical use laboratories. Register for this course
or contact:
rachel.curry@usu.edu
Ladder Safety Safe use of portable and fixed ladders. Course duration estimate: 40 minutes kirt.poulsen@usu.edu
Laser Safety (Initial Training) Course covering Class IIIB (moderate) and IV (high-power) lasers and laser systems fundamentals. This course is required for operation of Class 3b or 4 lasers and laser systems. (instructor-led training) brayden.george@usu.edu
Laser Safety Refresher Training Refresher course for Class IIIB (moderate) and IV (high-power) lasers and laser systems. (instructor-led training) brayden.george@usu.edu
Lead Awareness Hazards associated with lead exposure and requirements to reduce or eliminate exposure. Course duration estimate: 40 minutes rachel.curry@usu.edu
Lockout/Tagout How to control hazardous energy and work under the protection of a lockout/tagout permit. This 40 minute course provides information about control of hazardous energy and work under the protection of a lockout/tagout permit. The intent of the course is to provide information on lockout/tagout practices and the significance of lockout/tagout devices. kirt.poulsen@usu.edu
Methylene Chloride Awareness Required training for employees that use methylene chloride during the course of their work.  Chemical characteristics, associated hazards, the OSHA methylene chloride standard, air sampling, and PPE requirements are discussed. rachel.curry@usu.edu
Off-Highway and All Terrain Vehicle Safe Operator Initial Training This course provides general hazard awareness, safe operating guidelines and maintenance for safe operation. This course is intended to be followed up by specific training by the PI or department for the specific conditions that the operator will be using the ATV michael.dyer@usu.edu
OSHA Expanded Health Standard Chemicals Required training for employees that will be working with OSHA Expanded Health Standard chemicals.  Chemical characteristics, associated hazards, the applicable OSHA standard, air sampling, and PPE requirements are discussed rachel.curry@usu.edu
PPE Selection Assessment of the hazards and proper selection of Personal Protective Equipment. rachel.curry@usu.edu
Radiation Safety Awareness Required for individuals receiving packages containing licensed radioactive material.  Essential for individuals performing support functions, such as plumbing, electrical, or finishes, in radiological labs. rachel.curry@usu.edu
Radiation Safety-Dispensable Material Required training for personnel that will work with licensed radiological material that is in a dispensable form.  This course must be taken prior to work involving dispensable material and is designed to familiarize learners with the health implications associated with ionizing radiation, provide general awareness of policies and procedures, required postings, radioactive material shipments, radioactive material receipts, radioactive material inventories, monitoring requirements, use of a survey meter, swipe surveys, and radiological waste handling.  Annual Refresher training is required for personnel working with dispensable radioactive material. rachel.curry@usu.edu
Radiation Safety-Intense Sealed Source This training is required before individuals can use relatively intense licensed sealed radioactive materials sources that could reasonably lead to human exposure.  This course provides general awareness of radiation safety fundamentals, and policies and procedures associated with the use of the sealed source. rachel.curry@usu.edu
Radiation Safety-Nuclear Gauge This course is required before individuals can use licensed nuclear gauges.  Nuclear gauges rely on relatively intense sealed radioactive materials sources for operation.  This course provides general awareness of radiation safety fundamentals, and policies and procedures associated with the use of the nuclear gauge.  Annual Refresher training is required for all nuclear gauge users. rachel.curry@usu.edu
Radiation X-Ray This course is required for employees who will be using X-ray producing equipment that could lead to human exposure. The course must be taken before the employee begins using the equipment, and is intended to provide general awareness of radiation safety fundamentals, and policies and procedures associated with the use of analytical x-ray equipment.  Annual Refresher training is required for all personnel using x-ray equipment. rachel.curry@usu.edu
Respiratory Protection Training with Fit Testing This course covers the basics of respirator selection, use and care.  Each person taking the course will be fit tested for the respirator they will be using. brayden.george@usu.edu
Safe Use of Biological Safety Cabinets Required for those who use a biosafety cabinet for work with biohazardous materials. Course duration estimate: 45 minutes kirt.poulsen@usu.edu
Scaffolding Safety One-hour summary on scaffolding safety. Not intended for those who use portable ladders. Course duration estimate: 1 hour kirt.poulsen@usu.edu
Shop Safety Roles & responsibilities, hazards, controls, and safe work practices. This course will include instructions on how to complete a JSA for equipment used in specific shops. ashley.dagley@usu.edu
or for farms
michael.dyer@usu.edu
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Training Best Management for Preventing Storm Water Pollution. Course duration estimate: 10 minutes eric.jorgensen@usu.edu
Trench Safety Possible health and safety concerns unique to trenching and excavation. This course is designed to better inform the employee of the possible health and safety concerns unique to trenching and excavation. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. kirt.poulsen@usu.edu
Wildfire Smoke Protection Training Training for employees who may work in or around wild-fires, including in unfiltered buildings and/or vehicles. michael.dyer@usu.edu