Training

The Offices within ERS provide a range of training for faculty, students, and staff, inlcuding


Resigtration: Unless otherwise noted, call EHS (541) 346-3192.

Safety Videos are available upon request from Environmental Health & Safety.


Asbestos Awareness

The asbestos program is designed to protect the campus community from potential asbestos hazards and to ensure that asbestos-containing materials (ACM’S) are maintained, removed, and handled in compliance with state and local asbestos regulations. Learn more on the Asbestos Management Program webpage.


Biosafety Program

The Biosafety Program assists in protecting faculty, staff and students from exposure to biohazardous materials, guards against the release of biohazardous materials that may harm humans, animals, or the environment, and protects the integrity of experimental materials. Learn more on the Biosafety Program webpage.


Bloodborne Pathogens
This class is designed for those individuals who may come into contact with blood or blood products. Generally those individuals have been designated by their supervisor. This class is for both first-time persons and for persons needing annual retraining. Learn more on the Bloodborne Pathogens webpage.


Campus-Community Emergency Response Team
The C-CERT program trains individuals in basic disaster-response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Learn more on the C-CERT webpage.

Contact: Emma Stocker (contact Emma for Registration), (541) 346-8213


Confined Space Entrant and Attendant
This class is designed for those individuals who will be entering spaces designated as "confined spaces". Generally, those individuals have been identified by their supervisors. Class attendance will satisfy OR-OSHA requirements. Learn more on the Confined Space Entry Program webpage.


CPR, AED, and First Aid
Medic First Aid CPR, AED, and First Aid classes are offered to University faculty and staff only. Those with job assignments requiring training will receive priority. Learn more on the CPR, AED, and First Aid webpage.


Driver Training
Only persons with a valid driver's license and university driver certification card will be authorized to drive a motor vehicle for university business purposes. The driver certification process is governed by Oregon Administrative Rules (571-010-0110) and applies to state-owned vehicles and hired or borrowed vehicles used on university business travel. Requests for certification may be made by authorized department personnel. The forms are available from the University Police Department or by using the Driver Certification Request online form. Van Driver Certifications are also required for anyone driving ANY van (owned, rented, or borrowed) for University sanctioned travel. Van training is a one-time certification that is valid indefinitely. Learn more on the Driver Certification & Training webpage.


Fall Protection Training
This class is designed for people working on unguarded surfaces more than 10 feet above a lower level.  Generally, those persons who will be working above 10 feet have been identified by their supervisors. NOTE:  Working from portable ladders at or above 10 feet does not require fall protection. This class is for both first-time persons and for persons needing retraining.  Those attending the class are asked to bring their fall protection equipment (harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, etc.) to the class as fall protection gear will also be inspected during this class. Class attendance will satisfy OR-OSHA requirements. Learn more on the Fall Protection webpage.


Fire Extinguisher Safety  
Environmental Health and Safety offers training in the use of handheld fire extinguishers. The class is tailored to participant needs and lasts approximately one hour. Actual class length depends on the number of attendees.


Incident Command System Training (ICS)
ICS is a standardized, yet flexible, on-scene, all-hazards incident management approach and can be used for incidents of any type, scope, and complexity. The Campus Incident Management Team (CIMT) uses Incident Command System (ICS) to provide the command and control infrastructure that is required to manage the logistical, fiscal, planning, operational, safety and campus issues related to any and all incidents/emergencies. Learn more on the ICS Training webpage.

  • Contact: Krista Dillon (contact Krista for Registration), (541) 346-3588


Laboratory Safety  
This three-hour class is designed for individuals whowork in scientific laboratory environments. This class is for new graduate students, other laboratory workers new to the UO, and as a regular refresher for existing staff. Learn more on the Laboratory Safety webpage.


Lead Awareness  
This class is for those who work with or are exposed to lead in the workplace. Training will cover health hazards, hazard recognition, protective and exposure-prevention measures, and regulation requirements. Learn more on the Lead Exposure Protection Program webpage.


Personal Preparedness Training  
The Office of Emergency Management and Continuity provides training in personal emergency preparedness, including proper earthquake response and assembling 72-hour home emergency kits. UOEMC also provides worksite safety protocols and procedures training for departments and units within the University, so that offices and classrooms can remain safe and respond effectively in an emergency. Learn more on the Personal Preparedness Training webpage.

  • Contact: Krista Dillon (contact Krista for Registration), (541) 346-3588


Radiation Safety
This two-hour class will provide a basic understanding of radiation safety principles and practices and explain University procedures. The class is tailored to those persons who plan to work with radioactive materials or who frequent areas where radioactive material is used. Prerequisite: Powerpoint tutorial (available on University of Oregon's Blackboard and enabled after registration). Learn more on the Radiation Safety webpage.

  • Contact: Don Elting (contact Don for Registration), (541) 346-2864


Respiratory Protection
This one-hour class covers the basics about the Respiratory Protection Program, including responsibilities, program functions, steps to get a respirator, use and care of a respirator, and when special training and equipment is necessary. Faculty, staff, and students must attend the class before using a respirator on campus. Must be requested by faculty members or supervisors. Learn more on the Respitatory Protection Program webpage.


Supervisor Hazard Communications  
This class is designed for supervisors or others who are department-designated Hazard Communications Trainers. The class covers a sample training program as well as departmental and University responsibilities to maintain compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard. Learn more on the Hazard Communication Program webpage.

Additional Emergency Management Training Opportunities