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).

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.

Biosafety 100: Research Compliance, Biosafety 101, Biosafety 201, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training are available over the Internet.

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 open-source materials at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

After taking the web-based Radiation Safety Basic Training and Radiation Safety Training for Open-Source Users make arrangements to take Radiation Safety Training for Open-Source Users - Part 2 Practical (a 2-hour in-person training). You must complete all three of these training courses before working with Open-Source materials at UNL. Make an appointment for the Radiation Safety Training for Open-Source Users - Part 2 Practical course here.

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 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 ohsreg@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.