Classes

Safety Training

EHS&RM offers a variety of training programs and resources to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Stae and Federal laws require UAF to develop and maintain an effective occupational health and safety program and assure compliane with occupational protection regulations. The programs that have been developed are designed to fulfill regulations and to promote safe practices in the workplace and academic setting.

Safety training classes are offered in a number of ways at UAF.

In a classroom setting
Via web access - www.uaf.edu/safety
Via BlackBoard - http://classes.uaf.edu

Below is a list of training classes EHS&RM currently offers. We continue to add classes, so come back often. Also, as classes are added, you can find links on our "what's new at EHS&RM" page.

We recommend review of the following training matrix to determine what type of safety training your employees may be required to take. For required classes not listed below in the "training offered by EHS&RM", please contact EHS&RM and we will develop the training or out source the training if needed. It is the responsibility of the department to ensure their employees have the required safety training.

EHS&RM is available to assist departments with determining what training is required. Once the determinations have been made, EHS&RM can conduct training to ensure compliance with the regulations.

Training Offered by EHS&RM

SUBJECT	REQUIRED FOR WHOM?	KEY COMPONENTS	TRAINING METHOD/FREQUENCY
Accident Prevention Signs & Tags	All faculty, staff and student employees	Accident signs - 3 primary types Types of tags Safety instructions Nature of wording on signs	Classroom training Initial training Periodic training when signs have been added or changed in work area
Asbestos Orientation	All faculty, staff and student employees	What is Asbestos? How can it harm me Where is it located on campus?	Classroom training Training conducted during New Employee Safety Training Via web site Initial
Bloodborne Pathogens	Personnel who may be exposed to human blood, bodily fluids, or human tissues on the job	Safety handling procedures Universal precautions Personal protective equipment	Classroom training Initial training Annual refresher training
Chain Saw Safety	Personnel tasked to use a chain saw as part of their employment duties	Outline required training and qualifications Personal protective equipment Care and use Other hand tools and equipment	Classroom training Hands-on training Initial training Periodic refresher as determined by the supervisor
Confined Space - Permit Required	Personnel who enter or supervise those that enter permit required confined spaces	Identifying non-permit and permit required confined spaces Entry permit system Required personnel and duties Pre-entry precautions and rescue operations	Classroom training Initial training Periodic refresher training every 1-3 years
Confined Space Awareness	Personnel working around, but not entering, confined spaces	Identifying confined spaces Identifying potential hazards around confined spaces Required personnel and duties	Classroom training Initial training
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid	Employees and students who do field work remote from campus	Basic first aid measures Proper procedures for providing CPR	American Red Cross lecture and hand-on First Aid Certification - Every 3 years CPR Certification - Every 1 year
Driver Safety	All personnel who drive, or will drive a university owned vehicle, or rental vehicle while on university business	Insurance Driving hazards Driver responsibilities Accident/incident reporting	Classroom training www.uaf.edu/safety Blackboard training One time, as needed
Emergency Action Plan	All faculty, staff and student employees	Where to go and what to do in an emergency Important roles during an emergency	Initial training Additional training if there are major changes to the plan Plan review annually and update as needed
Ergonomics	Personnel that work at computer workstations for more than 4 hours per day	How to utilize good ergonomic practices at the workstation What to do if there is a workplace, ergonomic injury	Classroom training Web based training As needed, supervisor and employee determines need for consultation and training
Fall Protection Awareness	All employees who work at elevations of 4 to 6 feet or greater	OSHA's Fall Protection Rules Different types of hazards Systems for protection Protective Equipment Review	Classroom training Initial training Periodic refresher (1-3 yrs)
Fall Protection Worker	All employees who work at elevations of 6 feet or greater and utilize fall restraint or fall arrest systems	OSHA regulations Types of fall hazards Fall hazard assessments Various methods to provide protection and meet the intent of the regulation Demonstrations of the available protective equipment	Classroom Training Initial Training Periodic Refresher Training (1-3 yrs)
Hazard Communication	Personnel using chemicals other than in a laboratory (lab workers are covered by Chemical Hygiene Plan)	Training on chemical hazards, proper labeling, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)	Initial training of all faculty, staff and student employees Additional training when a new hazardous substance is introduced to the work area
Lab Safety	All faculty, staff and students who work in laboratories	Basic overview of chemical, fire and biological safety for staff, faculty or graduate students who work in labs	Classroom training Blackboard training Initial training
Ladder Safety	All employees using portable ladders in or outside of the workplace	Overview of applicable OSHA standards 5 steps of ladder safety Maintenance and transportation Storage requirements	Classroom training Initial
Laser Safety	Employees who work with lasers	Laser hazards Proper procedures for working with lasers	Initial training
New Employee Safety Training	All faculty, staff and student employees	Signs, tags & labels Safety policy & procedures Asbestos awareness Earthquakes Accident/incident reporting Fire safety	Classroom training Blackboard Training Upon initial hire
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)	Personnel using gloves, goggles, safety glasses, protective suits, etc.	Training on the proper use of PPE	Initial training based on exposure and manufacturer's instructions
Pesticides	Persons who handle registered pesticides	Overview of pesticide hazards First aid and medical care Personal protective equipment	Annual classroom training
Supervisor Safety Training	All supervisors	Safety responsibilities Reporting accidents and incidents Employee safety training requirements Documentation	Classroom training Upon initial assignment

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