Training

Required training courses for all UAF employees are outlined on the  and in the Chancellor's Safety Training policy 

Those related to EHSRM are found in the "Mandated Training" section below.

Depending on your role, you may have additional training requirements above and beyond what is listed here. Please discuss with  your Supervisor, see , and review this page for any updates to EHSRM related training requirements. 

 

For inquiries regarding employee training records related to general safety, please contact your designated safety officer:

Bethany Pitts
Campus/Community Campuses
907-474-5476

Thadd Williamson
Facilities Services
907-474-5949

Roger Ostrem
Power Plant/Utilities
907-474-6164

For inquiries regarding laboratory, chemical, hazardous waste, radiation, or biological safety training records, please contact:

 

Emily Reiter
Industrial Hygienist,
Radiation Safety Officer, Biosafety Officer

907-474-6771

Aaron Scheffler
EHSRM Director
907-474-6603

For inquiries regarding Protection of Minors or Authorized Adult training, please contact:

Madeline deRepentigny
Protection of Minors Manager
907-474-6015

Becca Whitman, PhD
Risk Manager
907-474-5487

 

New Employee Safety Orientation (Formally Combined Employee Safety Orientation)

Note:  This training is required for new employees to be taken once within 30 days of hire (not an annual training module).

Behavior-based Safety

Protection of Minors Training

This training must be completed within 30 days of hire for all employees. 

Please note, if your position is designated a POM Authorized Adult (PAA), in addition to this training you are required to complete the PAA Certification process outlined on the POM page.

 

Department Emergency

Action Plan

Contact your department or visit Emergency Management for more information

Hazard Communication

If any of the following apply to your work, you are required to take Hazard Communication training:

  • you work with larger than consumer quantities of typical office products (i.e., you service copiers, printers, or other equipment)
  • you work in a warehouse or other chemical storage facility
  • you perform industrial activities involving chemicals, including fuels, oils, solvents, and compressed gases
  • you work in a laboratory that uses chemicals, compressed gases, and/or equipment that poses physical hazards (lasers, ovens, radiation, etc.)

If none of the above points apply, complete this Attestation Form in place of this training:

UAF Lab Safety

After initial test there will be a refresher needed every 3 years

UAF Chemical Hygiene Plan

UAF Hazardous Waste Management

After initial test there will be an refresher needed annually

UAF Hazardous Waste Management Refresher

Refresher training is required annually.

 

Benzene

Contact the Industrial Hygienist.

Biosafety Cabinet training

Contact the Biosafety Officer or your department Chemical Hygiene Officer

Bloodborne Pathogens training

Contact the Biosafety Officer for this in-person training

Compressed Gases

Chloroform

Formaldehyde

Hazmat Shipping Awareness

Hazmat Shipping

Contact the UAF Industrial Hygienist if you need this training

Hydrofluoric Acid

Contact the UAF Industrial Hygienist for this in-person training

Lab Sharps Safety

Methylene Chloride

Phenol

Basic X-ray Safety

UAF Radiation Safety Fundamentals

UAF Radiation Safety Procedures

UAF Radiation Safety Procedures for sealed sources only:

Autoclave Safety

Autoclave Safety training is . After you complete the training, you can to document your training.

Battery Safety

Hand and Power Tool Safety

Hand and Power Tool Safety training is . After you complete the training, you can to document your training.

Hazardous Waste Management for Non-Lab Personnel

Hearing Conservation

Contact the UAF Industrial Hygienist

Lab Safety for Non-Lab

Lead Safety

Contact the UAF Industrial Hygienist

Respiratory Protection

Contact your safety officer

Shop Safety

Shop Safety training is . After you complete the training, you can to document your training.

 

UAF Driver Safety

If you are driving a vehicle on UAF business

Silica

Contact your safety officer or the UAF Industrial Hygienist

Understanding Safety Data Sheets