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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Environmental Health & Safety

Committed to Excellence

TRAINING

Unless otherwise indicated, training located at Environmental Health and Safety Training Room, 3630 East Campus Loop, Agriculture Warehouse 1 (EHS Office Building map).

Web-Based Training Classes
Training forms

Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Core Training
IATA/DOT Training
Other
Radiation Safety Basic Training
X-Ray Safety Training

Employee Training Needs Assessment

 

 


BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS TRAINING

Classroom sessions are offered twice a year. For questions or to set up a session contact EHS at 472-4925 or by e-mail.

Bloodborne Pathogen Training is also available over the Internet


CORE - INJURY & ILLNESS PREVENTION PLAN & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING

EHS is offering Core Safety Training classes on the date(s) listed below. Core training consists of the following: Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP), Emergency Preparedness, and Chemical Safety (HazCom).

January 14, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Core Training is also available over the Internet


RADIATION SAFETY BASIC TRAINING

First and second Tuesday of each month from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (unless noted with an *).

November 3 and 10
December 1 and 8
January 12 and 19
February 2 and 9
March 2 and 9
April 6 and 13


X-RAY TRAINING

First Thursday of each month from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (unless noted with an *)

November 5
December 3
January 14
February 4
March 4
April 1


IATA/DOT TRAINING (Shipment of Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods)

January 21, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.


TRAINING PROVIDED UPON REQUEST

Confined Space Training
Fire Extinguisher Use Training
Gauge User Training
Hazardous Energy Sources (Lockout/Tagout)
Hearing Conservation Training
Powered Industrial Truck Training
Respiratory Protection Training
Skid Steer Loader Training

For other safety related topics, please call EHS at 472-4925 or contact EHS by e-mail.


EHS LABORATORY SAFETY COLLOQUIUM SERIES

The Lab Safety Colloquium Series* initiative is offered in recognition of the commitment by UNL faculty and staff to assure a safe and healthy environment for teaching and carrying out meaningful research. The focus of this safety initiative is to raise awareness of laboratory safety and the impact of safe practices on research. Topic-specific colloquia are offered twice a year in the fall and spring semesters. Five sessions are offered for your convenience.


UPCOMING SESSION

Watch here for Spring 2010 Colloquium information!

 


PREVIOUS SESSIONS

September 22 and 23, 2009 - Steam Sterilization Using Autoclaves

Presentation (pdf)


February 11, 2009 - Laser Safety: Hazards, Bioeffects, and Control Measures

Presentation (pdf)
Handout


September 30 and October 1, 2008 - Centrifuges: Research or Rocket?

Presentation (pdf)
Video (run time: 44 minutes)
Handout 1
Handout 2


March 11 and 12, 2008 - Preventing Laboratory Fires

Presentation
Tri-State Flashover Video (running time: 7:05)
Preventing Laboratory Fires Video
Laboratory Fire Hazards


September 18 and 19, 2007 - Chemical Safety: What you don't know can hurt you!

Presentation
Video
Chemical Trivia


February 6 and 7, 2007 - Exposure Control - Ventilated Hoods, Cabinets, & More, presented by Labconco Corporation

Presentation Slides | Video 9 (for slide 8) | Video 11 (for slide 9)
Presentation (58 minute video)

Fume Hood Basics (5 minute video) QuickTimeMediaPlayer

Fume Hood Handout
Biosafety Enclosures Handout


September 19 and 20, 2006 - Electrical Safety in the Laboratory, presented by Lincoln Electric System

Electrical Safety video presentation (45 minutes)
QuickTime 7 is needed to view this presentation Download QuickTime 7
(if you difficulty viewing this presentation, contact Betsy Howe at 472-5488)


February 15 / March 14, 2006 - Compressed Gas Cylinders, presented by Linweld, Inc.

Video QuickTimeMedia Player


September 19, 2005 - Laboratory Safety - Personal Protective Equipment, presented by DuPont Company

* Sponsored by Environmental Health and Safety in collaboration with the Office of Research.