At EHS we are dedicated to promoting a safe environment for our students and staff. We can arrange safety training for your department in a classroom setting, or we will come to your office, lab, or shop to provide "on the job" training that you need.

Registrations for training are taken via e-mail, or telephone.

Laboratory Safety:

Chemical Hygiene classes and Bloodborne Pathogens classes are regularly scheduled throughout the year. Follow the link below for the current schedule.

Current Chemical Hygiene & Bloodborne Pathogens Class Schedule

Refresher Bloodborne Pathogens training is also available online through Blackboard. Click here for more information.

Laboratory & Radiation Safety

For Radiation Safety Training, e-mail Alan Watts or contact him by phone at 593-4176.

DOT Hazardous Materials Training

This training is required for each person who performs, or causes to be perfomed, functions related to the transportation of hazardous materials, click the link below for a detailed description who is required to complete the training.

• On-Line DOT Hazardous Materials Training (Ohio University employees only)

Safety & Health Training

All other EHS training classes are scheduled on request. See the list below to determine who to contact for each class.

• EHS Training Class Contact List

Not sure if you need training? See below...

OSHA Training Frequency Required:

Initial Training Required	Periodic Training Required by Law*
Asbestos-Class II and III (Construction)	Annually
Asbestos for Custodians (General Industry)	Annually
Arsenic (Power Plant)	Annually
Bloodborne Pathogens	Annually
Chemical Hygiene	No
Confined Space	No
Fall Protection	No
Fire Extinguisher	Annually
Fire Safety Training	No
Hot Work Training	No
Hazard Communication	No
Hazardous Materials Transportation	Every 2 years
Lead in Construction	Annually
Lockout/Tagout	Every 3 years
Noise/Hearing Protection	Annually
Respirator	Annually

 

* Although not required by law for some programs, occasional retraining is recommended by EHS.