Review the Training Needs Assessment matrix to determine which courses may be required based on specific job tasks or hazards.
Unless otherwise indicated, training located at Environmental Health and Safety Training Room, 3630 East Campus Loop, Agriculture Warehouse 1 (EHS Office Building map).
Other Training Opportunities
Biosafety 100: Research Compliance (TAKE FIRST), Biosafety 101, Biosafety 201, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Instructor-led sessions are available. For questions or to set up a session contact EHS at 402.472.4925 or by e-mail.
Hands-on biosafety training sessions for small groups are available for these focused topics:
- Biosafety Cabinet Operations (group limit of 2-4)
- Biohazardous Spill clean-up (group limit of 8-10)
- Proper donning/doffing of PPE (group limit of 20)
- Bloodborne Pathogens Program (group limit of 50)
Additional custom topics may be available upon request. Contact the UNL Biosafety Team with inquiries (402.472.4925 or biosafety@unl.edu)
CORE - Injury & Illness Prevention Plan and Emergency Preparedness Training
Instructor-led sessions are available. For questions or to set up a session contact EHS at 402.472.4925 or by e-mail.
Core Training is also available over the Internet
Radiation Safety Training for anyone planning to work with moisture gauges on or off UNL property
After taking the web-based Radiation Safety Basic Training and Radiation Safety Training for Gauge Users, please complete the required Portable Gauge Use AU Training - Part 2 Practical. Once the Practical training is complete fill out the Portable Gauge User form and return to the Radiation Safety Office.
Radiation Safety Training for anyone planning to work with a laser accelerator
After taking the web-based Radiation Safety Basic Training and Radiation Safety Training for Laser Accelerator Users, please complete required Radation Safety Laser Accelerator Authorized User Training - Part 2 Practical. Once the Practical training is complete fill out the Training for Laser Accelerator Users form and return it to the Radiation Safety Office.
Radiation Safety Training for anyone planning to work with radiation-generating devices that are not used in healing arts
After taking the web-based Radiation Safety Basic Training and Radiation Safety Training for Non-Healing Arts X-Ray Users, please complete the required Radiation Safety Non-Healing Arts X-Ray Authorized User Training - Part 2 Practical. Once the Practical training is complete fill out the Specific Training Form for Non-Healing Arts Radiation Generating Devices and return to the Radiation Safety Office.
Radiation Safety Training for anyone planning to work with sealed radioactive material sources
After taking the web-based Radiation Safety Basic Training and Radiation Safety Training for Sealed Source Users, please complete required Radiation Safety Sealed Source Authorized User Training - Part 2 Practical. Once the Practical training is complete fill out the Training for Sealed Source Users form and return to the Radiation Safety Office.
Respiratory Protection Program Training for anyone required to use a respirator and in certain cases anyone who voluntarily uses a respirator
After taking the web-based Respiratory Protection Program Training, contact EHS at 402.472.4925 or by email at ehs@unl.edu to discuss Medical Qualification requirements and register for the Instructor-Led Fit Test portion of required training.
DOT/IATA Training (Shipment of Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods)
Training is required for all UNL employees upon initial assignment to prepare and ship packages that contain: Dry Ice (TAKE FIRST); Biological Substances, Category B and/or Patient Specimens; or Infectious Substances, Category A.
Infectious Substances, Category A, training MUST be taken initially in the Instructor-led format.
Dry Ice (TAKE FIRST) and Biological Substances, Category B and/or Patient Specimens Training is available in Intructor-led format upon request.
Contact EHS at 402.472.4925 or by email (ehs@unl.edu) to set up a training session or if you have questions on this topic.