***WELCOME TO THE EH&S TRAINING PAGE***
Review the list below for the courses you need. Please refer to the notes below the list for additional information. If you have trouble logging into Skillsoft, send an e-mail with your full name, FAU User ID, and department to security-training@fau.edu You must have a valid FAU e-mail and be an active employee or student to obtain access.
Course |
Required for |
Mode of Delivery |
Prerequisites or Additional Requirements for Certification |
Training Frequency |
How to Access the Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Animal Facility and Laboratory Safety Awareness |
Indirect contact with research animals (work in animal facilities more than 2 times per year.) |
Online (Canvas) |
Hands-on training with PI |
Initial only |
Click here to self-enroll in course. |
Animal Field Research Safety Overview |
Work with research animals in the field |
Online (Canvas) |
Hands-on training with PI |
Initial only |
Click here to self-enroll in course. |
Asbestos |
Work in Utilities, Facilities, and Custodial services |
Online (Skillsoft) |
None |
Annually |
Click here, then select "Course Library" and select your course. |
Biosafety Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal |
Work in laboratories, medical clinics, and schools |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Hands-on training with PI or supervisor |
Initial only |
Click here, then select "Course Library" and select your course. |
Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness |
Work in laboratories, medical clinics, and schools |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Hands-on training with PI or supervisor |
Annually |
Click here, then select "Course Library" and select your course. |
Confined Spaces 2.0 |
Work in Facilities and Utilities |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Special consultation with Industrial Hygienist prior to any entry into a confined space. |
Initial only |
Click here, then select "Course Library" and select your course. |
Diving and Boating Training |
Those conducting scientific research requiring boating or diving operations |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Click here to move to the Diving and Boating Training Page. |
DOT 1-4, Shipping Hazardous Materials: Ground |
Employees packaging and/or shipping hazardous materials by ground. |
Online (Skillsoft) |
None |
Every 3 years. |
Click here, then select "Course Library" and select your course. |
Fire Extinguisher |
Work in laboratory or any employee expected to use a fire extinguisher in the event of a fire. |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Hands-on training with EHS FIre Safety |
Annually |
Click here, then select "Course Library" and select your course. |
Fire Safety and Prevention |
All FAU personnel, RAs |
Online (Skillsoft) |
None |
Annually |
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First Aid: Automated External Defibrillator |
Any FAU employee |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Formal certification course required |
Information only |
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First Aid: CPR |
Any FAU employee |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Formal certification course required |
Informaiton only |
Click here, then select "Course Library" and select your course. |
First Aid: Medical Emergencies |
Any FAU employee |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Formal certification course required |
Information only |
Click here, then select "Course Library" and select your course. |
Golf Cart Safety |
FAU Golf Cart Drivers |
Online (Canvas) |
None |
Initial only |
Click here to self-enroll in course. |
Food Safety and Handling |
FAU employees, students, or volunteers preparing, handling, or serving food. |
Online (Skillsoft) |
None |
Initial only |
Click here, then select "Course Library" and select your course. |
Hazard Communication |
All FAU personnel |
Online (Skillsoft) |
None |
Initial only |
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Hazardous Material Handling and Storage |
Work in Laboratoris, Facilities or other functions that handle hazardous materials |
Online (Skillsoft) |
None |
Initial only |
Click here, then select "Course Library" and select your course. |
Hazardous Waste Generator |
Work in Laboratories Facilities or other functions that generate hazardous waste |
Online (Skillsoft) |
None |
Initial only |
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Hearing Conservation |
Work in areas with hazardous noise levels |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Consultation with EHS Industrial Hygienist |
Initial only |
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IATA 1-5: Shipping Hazardous Materials: Air |
FAU employees required to package or ship hazardous materials by Air |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Consultation with EHS IATA specialist prior to 1st shipment. |
Every 2 years |
Click here, then select "Course Library" and select your course. |
Laboratory Safety Training |
Work in laboratories |
Online (Skillsoft) |
None |
Annually |
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Laser Safety Training |
Work with lasers |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Hands on training with supervisor |
Initial only |
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Lockout/Tagout Training |
Work in Facilities and Utilities |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Hands-on training with supervisor |
Initial Only |
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Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety |
Work with non-ionizing radiation |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Hands-on training with supervisor |
Initial only |
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Office Safety |
Work in office environments |
Online (Skillsoft) |
None |
Initial only |
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Powered Industrial Truck Safety |
Work with forklifts |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Hands-on training with EHS PIT specialist |
Every 3 years |
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Radiation Safety |
Work with ionizing radiation |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Hands-on training with Supervisor; site consultation with Radiation Safety Officer |
Annually |
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Respiratory Protection 2.0 |
Work requiring the use of respiratory protection |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Consultation with EHS Industrial Hygienist |
Annually |
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Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan |
Information only; supplimental training to FAU SPCC Program |
Online (Skillsoft) |
None |
Initial only |
Click here, then select "Course Library" and select your course. |
Working Safely with Animals |
Animal Researchers |
Online (Canvas) |
None |
Initial only |
Click here to self-enroll in course. |
Workplace Safety Orientation |
FAU Newhires |
Online (Skillsoft) |
Workplace-specific indoctrination with supervisor |
Initial only |
Click here, then select "Course Library" and select your course. |
Notes:
For EHS Course Matrix by Job Type, Click Here
For detailed instructions on accessing Skillsoft, Click Here
NOTE: If you have trouble logging into Skillsoft, send an e-mail with your full name, FAU User
ID, and department to security-training@fau.edu. You must have a valid FAU e-mail and be an
active employee or student to obtain access.
For any questions regarding EHS training, contact EHS directly at 561-297-3129 or ehs@fau.edu