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
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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
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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
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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
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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: $40.00 per person / 8 members per class |
Eye Protection |
EHS Instructed
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Provides a general overview of the personal protective standards, common eye injuries and how to prevent injuries. Cost: Free |
Fall Protection |
EHS Instructed
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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
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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
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Classroom instruction on basic fire safety, as well as guidance on proper use of a fire extinguisher. Cost: Free Hands-on fire extinguisher training. Cost: $50.00 per class / 50 members per class |
Forklift |
EHS Instructed
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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: $35.00 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
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Overview of hazards associated with hand power tools, basic safety rules, guards and inspections. Cost: Free |
Hand Safety |
EHS Instructed
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Overview of common hand injuries, hand hazards, hand protection during tool use and basic first aid. Cost: Free |
Hazard Communication |
EHS Instructed
Or
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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 |
HazWaste and Lab Safety |
EHS Instructed
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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 |
Hearing Conservation |
EHS Instructed
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Required of all employees who are participants of the OSU Hearing Conservation Program. Cost: Free |
Heat Stress |
EHS Instructed
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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
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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
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Review of most common injuries in restaurants and kitchens, hazards most likely to cause injuries and prevention. *video covers knife safety only* Cost: Free |
Ladder Safety |
EHS Instructed
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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
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Required annually for all maintenance personnel with the potential to come into contact with energy sources. Cost: Free |
Machine Guarding |
EHS Instructed
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Review of regulations, mechanical motions, type of guards, and safety devices. Cost: Free |
Mower Safety |
EHS Instructed
Or
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Review of operations checks, personal protective equipment, operating procedures and how to prevent injuries. Cost: Free |
Office Ergonomic Class |
EHS Instructed
Or
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Review of symptoms, posture and set up of office equipment to include monitors, keyboards, chairs…. Cost: Free |
Personal Protective Equipment |
EHS Instructed
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Review of standards, hierarchy of controls, job hazard analysis and various type of protection. Cost: Free |
Respiratory Protection |
EHS Instructed
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Covers skin problems, assessing risk, how to practice sun safety and spotting problems early. Cost: Free |
Tornado Safety |
EHS Instructed
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Covers local weather hazards, focusing on tornadoes. Cost: Free |
Trenching/Shoring |
EHS Instructed
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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
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Parts overview, common injuries, proper use, and a safety checklist for wheelchairs. Cost: Free |
Wood Working Safety |
EHS Instructed
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Overview of hazards associated with wood working power tools, basic safety rules, guards and inspections. Cost: Free |