Class List
This is a list of safety classes available from EHS. This list is not entirely comprehensive, and all classes can be modified to suit the needs of any OSU department or group.
| Course Name | Course Structure | Description |
| Aerial Lift |
EHS Instructed
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Required at least every two years for any individual assigned job duties involving an aerial lift. Cost: Free |
| Arc Flash |
EHS Instructed
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Required annually for all maintenance personnel with the potential to come into contact with energy sources. Cost: Free |
| Asbestos Awareness |
EHS Instructed
Or
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Required annually for all maintenance personnel with the potential to come into contact with asbestos-containing material during their normal work assignment. Cost: Free |
| Back Safety |
EHS Instructed
Or
|
Instruction on how to properly lift heavy objects encountered in various workplace environments. Covers dangers of back injuries caused by inappropriate lifting techniques. Cost: Free |
| Bloodborne Pathogen |
EHS Instructed
Or
|
Required upon hire and annually thereafter for all faculty and staff who may come into contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials. *online course is for awareness only, cannot take the place of instructed course* Cost: Free |
| Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety |
EHS Instructed
Or
|
Handling, labeling, transporting, and storing compressed gas cylinders. Includes information on cylinder valves, regulators, and fittings as well as emergency procedures related to compressed gas cylinders. Cost: Free |
| Concrete and Masonry in Construction |
EHS Instructed
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Covers OSHA and campus requirements, silica control methods, personal protective equipment, and hazards associated with concrete and masonry construction operations. Cost: Free |
| Confined Space |
EHS Instructed
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Required annually for any maintenance worker required to enter a confined space as part of their work assignment. Cost: Free |
| Construction Safety (Health) |
EHS Instructed
|
Provides a general overview of the various health hazards that members can be exposed to on a construction site. Cost: Free |
| CPR/FA/AED |
EHS Instructed
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American Heart Association’s steps of performing first aid, CPR on adults, relieving choking and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Cost: $45.00 per person / 8 members per class |
| Eye Protection |
EHS Instructed
|
Provides a general overview of the personal protective standards, common eye injuries and how to prevent injuries. Cost: Free |
| Fall Protection |
EHS Instructed Or Online Video Course
|
Required for employees who may be exposed to fall hazards to recognize the hazards and procedures to follow to minimize the hazards. Cost: Free |
| Farm and Agricultural Safety Training Program (F.A.S.T.) |
EHS Instructed
|
Initially produced by Virginia Tech EHS department under a grant from OSHA, this safety training program includes 8 different module options: Agriculture and OSHA, Animal Handling, ATVs, Falls, Farm Machinery, Hazardous Chemicals, Manure Pits, and Weather Safety. Modules can be offered individually. Cost: Free |
| Fire Safety |
EHS Instructed
OR
|
Classroom instruction on basic fire safety, as well as guidance on proper hands-on use of a fire extinguisher. Cost: Free |
| Forklift |
EHS Instructed
|
Required initially and every three years thereafter for anyone assigned to operate a forklift as part of their duties. Hands on forklift operations are required. Cost: $40.00 per person |
| Grounds Safety |
EHS Instructed
Or
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Review of operations checks, personal protective equipment, operating procedures and how to prevent injuries. Cost: Free |
| Hand Power Tools |
EHS Instructed
Or
|
Overview of hazards associated with hand power tools, basic safety rules, guards and inspections. Cost: Free |
| Hand Safety |
EHS Instructed
|
Overview of common hand injuries, hand hazards, hand protection during tool use and basic first aid. Cost: Free |
| Hazard Communication |
EHS Instructed
Or
|
Hazard Communication Program explanation of labeling system and safety data sheets. *online course is for awareness only, cannot take the place of workplace specific training* Cost: Free |
| Hazardous Waste |
EHS Instructed Or
|
This course focuses on the importance of proper handling, storage and management techniques as well as hazardous waste identification, segregation, and disposal procedures. Cost: Free |
| Hearing Conservation |
EHS Instructed
|
Required of all employees who are participants of the OSU Hearing Conservation Program. Cost: Free |
| Heat Stress |
EHS Instructed
|
Review of hazards of working in high heat, how to recognize and avoid heat-related illnesses and procedures for performing first aid. Cost: Free |
| Hypothermia/Cold Weather |
EHS Instructed
Or
|
Review of hazards of working in low temperatures, how to recognize and avoid cold-related illnesses and procedures for performing first aid. Cost: Free |
| Kitchen Safety |
EHS Instructed
Or
|
Review of most common injuries in restaurants and kitchens, hazards most likely to cause injuries and prevention. *video covers knife safety only* Cost: Free |
| Laboratory Safety |
EHS Instructed
Or
|
Focuses on importance of applying general lab safety rules and regulations in a laboratory. Reviews general lab safety information including chemical, biological and hazardous waste storage, handling and disposal. Cost: Free |
| Ladder Safety |
EHS Instructed
|
Recognition of hazards related to ladders including proper use, care in handling and maximum intended load-carrying capacities of ladders. Cost: Free |
| Lockout/Tagout |
EHS Instructed
|
Required annually for all maintenance personnel with the potential to come into contact with energy sources. Cost: Free |
| Machine Guarding |
EHS Instructed
|
Review of regulations, mechanical motions, type of guards, and safety devices. Cost: Free |
| Office Ergonomic Class |
EHS Instructed
Or
|
Review of symptoms, posture and set up of office equipment to include monitors, keyboards, chairs…. Cost: Free |
| Personal Protective Equipment |
EHS Instructed
|
Review of standards, hierarchy of controls, job hazard analysis and various type of protection. Cost: Free |
| Respiratory Protection |
EHS Instructed
|
Designed for faculty and staff who are required to wear a tight-fitting respirator as part of their job duties. Cost: Free |
| Safety Is Everybody's Business |
EHS Instructed
Or
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Provides information on accident causes, both employee and employer responsibilities in regards to safety and touches on fire, lab and office safety. *video covers how to create a safety culture only* Cost: Free |
| Scaffolding |
EHS Instructed
|
Review of standards, what is scaffolding, hazards associated with scaffolding, how to erect and inspect scaffolding and proper use. Cost: Free |
| Skid Steer |
EHS Instructed
|
Required initially and every three years thereafter for anyone assigned to operate a skid steer as part of their duties. Hands on skid steer operations are required. Cost: Free |
| Slip, Trip and Fall |
EHS Instructed
Or
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Identify common causes of slips, trips and falls, how to evaluate your workplace for hazards and how to control these hazards. Cost: Free |
| Sun Safety |
EHS Instructed
Or
|
Covers skin problems, assessing risk, how to practice sun safety and spotting problems early. Cost: Free |
| Tornado Safety |
EHS Instructed
Or
|
Covers local weather hazards, focusing on tornadoes. Cost: Free |
| Trenching/Shoring |
EHS Instructed
|
OSU policies and hazards related to excavation work, work practices and selection of protective systems and methods of evaluating the site and of conducting inspections. Cost: Free |
| Wheelchair Safety |
EHS Instructed
|
Parts overview, common injuries, proper use, and a safety checklist for wheelchairs. Cost: Free |
| Wood Working Safety |
EHS Instructed
|
Overview of hazards associated with wood working power tools, basic safety rules, guards and inspections. Cost: Free |