EHS Training
EHS training raises awareness of safe work practices, which is vital to preventing work-related injuries and keeping Sun Devils safe.
This webpage will assist with determining your training requirements and provide direct access to Workday Learning for registration, enrollment and transcript history.
Health and Safety Training Determination Tool
Please consult the Training Determination Tool to determine which safety training courses are required and recommended based on the work performed. Use this tool in consultation with your immediate supervisor concerning your work duties to assess and automatically create your training plan.
Special requests
Submit a special request for aerial lift, forklift, boom truck, hands-on, powered-industrial trucks, special requests for training, or arrange for scheduled training for your group. For more information, contact the EHS training manager at 480-965-1823 or email EHS.
Student access:
To access training in Workday Learning as a student, you must create a Workday Extended Enterprise Learner account. Before requesting access, please read the following.
- Use your ASURITE email address: When you create your Workday account, please use your ASURITE email address.
- Record your password: When creating your Workday account, please write down your new password. It is very difficult to reset passwords. If you forget your password, please email Workday Learning to request a password reset.
- Workday user name and passwords: Your user name and passwords will be the ones you create upon registration to Workday Learning. Do not attempt to log in using SSO.
For guidance on creating a Worday Extended Enterprise Learner account, please complete Workday Learning: Quick Start for Students training.
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Employee safety training courses
General safety courses
| Course name | Intended audience | Regulation | Training frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASU Community of Care | All ASU employees. | Recommended annually. | |
| Authorized driver | Those required to drive as part of their duties. | Required upon assignment. | |
| Automated external defibrillator, AED awareness | Available for the ASU community. | 29 CFR 1910.151 | Recommended upon assignment and refreshed every three years. |
| Bloodborne pathogens general awareness | Those reasonably anticipated to come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. | 29 CFR 1910.1030; 1910.1020 | Required upon assignment and refreshed every 364 days. |
| Ergonomics for offices | Those whose duties can lead to musculoskeletal injuries. | Recommended upon assignment. | |
| Fighting heat stress | Those who may work outdoors and are exposed to extreme temperatures during extended periods. | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. | |
| Fire safety and prevention | Required for all ASU staff. | 29 CFR 1910.157; 1910.35–39 | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| Hand and power tool safety | Recommended for those who use hand and power tools during their duties at ASU. | 29 CFR 1910 Subpart P | Recommended upon assignment. |
| Hazard communications for non-lab personnel | Those who are involved in the transport of dangerous goods. | 29 CFR 1910.1200 | Required upon assignment and recommended refresher every three years. |
| Hazardous waste management | Those who use hazardous materials to perform their duties. These materials include adhesives, commercial cleaning products, compressed gases, lubricants and paints. | 29 CFR 1910.120 | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| Lockout/Tagout - Awareness | Those exposed to the normal production, operation and servicing or maintenance of equipment. | 29 CFR 1910.331; 1910.147 | Required upon assignment, with a change in process or equipment and every three years. |
| Mailroom screening and security awareness | Those who interact with mail room activities. | Recommended upon assignment and refreshed every three years. | |
| Office Safety | Intended to inform the ASU community of safe office practices. | Recommended upon assignment and refreshed every three years. | |
| Supervisor safety | Those who supervise others in their roles. | Required upon assignment and recommended refresher every three years. |
Laboratory safety courses
| Course name | Intended audience | Regulation | Training frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthetic gas safety | Those who use anesthetic gases in laboratories. | 29 CFR 1910.1200 | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| Animal biosafety — Initial | Those who will perform work on animals. | Required upon assignment and recommended refresher every three years. | |
| Animal biosafety — Refresher | Those who will perform advanced work on animals. | Required upon assignment and recommended refresher every three years. | |
| Autoclave safety | Those who will use autoclaves. Hands-on training is required for each device unit used. | 21 CFR 880.6880 | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| Bloodborne pathogens general awareness | Non-research personnel reasonably anticipated to come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. | 29 CFR 1910.1030; 1910.1020 | Required upon assignment and refreshed every 364 days. |
| Comprehensive Biosafety Tri-University training, formerly ASU Biosafety and Bloodborne Pathogens | Laboratory or clinical research personnel who work with infectious agents, potentially infectious or recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids. | 29 CFR 1910.130; 1910.1020 | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| Compressed gas | Those performing installation, removal, operation and maintenance on cylinders or compressed gas systems, cutters or welders. | 29 CFR 1910.101 | Required upon assignment and recommend refresher every three years. |
| Dry ice shipper | Those who handle dry ice. | 29 CFR 1910.1200 | Required upon assignment and refreshed every two years. |
| Field research safety | Those who conduct field research. | Required upon assignment and recommended refresher every two years. | |
| Fire safety and prevention | Required for all ASU staff. | 29 CFR 1910.157; 1910. 35–39 | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| Hazard communications for the arts | Those who work within the art communities are exposed to hazardous substances and chemicals during their duties. | 29 CFR 1910.1200 | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| Hazardous waste management for labs | Those who work with and dispose of biological, chemical and radiological substances. | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. | |
| Hydrofluoric acid safety | Those who use or may be exposed to HF. | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. | |
| Laboratory safety — Initial | Those beginning work in a laboratory environment. | 29 CFR 1910.1450 | Required upon assignment. |
| Laboratory safety — Refresher | Those continuing to work in a laboratory environment. | 29 CFR 1910.1450 | Required annually. |
| Laser safety | Those working with class 3B and class 4 lasers. | ANSI Z136.1-2014 | Required upon assignment, at the addition of new equipment and recommended refresher every three years. |
| Liquid nitrogen safety | Those involved with the use, handling and storage of liquid nitrogen. | Required upon assignment and recommended refresher every three years. | |
| Radiation-producing equipment | Those working with radiation-producing sources. Additional hands-on training is required. | 10 CFR 885 J | Required upon assignment and recommended refresher every two years. |
| Radioactive materials safety | Required for all personnel working with sealed or unsealed radioactive materials. | 10 CFR 835.901 | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| Respiratory protection training | Those required to wear respirators as part of their duties at ASU. | 29 CFR 1910.134 | Required upon assignment, at the addition of new equipment and refreshed annually. |
| NIH guidelines | Those involved with conducting, overseeing or managing research involving human subjects. | Required upon assignment and recommended refresher every four years. | |
| PAPR awareness | Those required to wear any respirator. | 29 CFR 1910.134 | Required upon assignment and recommended refresher every three years. |
| Pyrophoric safety | Those handling pyrophoric or water-reactive materials. | Required upon assignment and recommended refresher every three years. | |
| Respirable crystalline silica | Those whose duties expose them to respirable crystalline silica. | 29 CFR 1926.1153 | Required upon assignment and recommended refresher every three years. |
Job-specific safety courses
| Course name | Intended audience | Regulation | Training frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASU California Center | Those who report to the ASU California Center in Los Angeles. | Required upon assignment and recommended annual refresher. | |
| Bloodborne pathogen general awareness | Those reasonably anticipated to come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. | 29 CFR 1910.1030; 1910.1020 | Required upon assignment and refreshed every 364 days. |
| Compressed gas safety | Those performing installation, removal, operation and maintenance on cylinders or compressed gas systems, cutters or welders. | 29 CFR 1910.101 | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| Earthquake awareness and preparedness | Those who report to ASU California Center. | Recommended upon assignment. | |
| Ergonomics for DACT | Those who perform repetitive tasks with the Department of Animal Care and Technologies. | Required upon assignment and recommended refresher every three years. | |
| Fighting heat stress | Those who may work outdoors and are exposed to extreme temperatures during extended periods. | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. | |
| Hazard communication for ASU PD | Those in the ASU Police Department who may be exposed to hazardous materials. | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. | |
| Hearing conservation | Those exposed to noise levels equal to or exceed 90 decibels on the A scale. | 29 CFR 1910.95 | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| Ladder safety | Those who regularly use ladders to perform duties. | 29 CFR 1910.25; 1910.27; 1910.333 | Required upon assignment and recommended refresher every three years. |
| Liquid nitrogen fill station | Those responsible for filling liquid nitrogen containers. | Required upon assignment. | |
| Machine shop safety | Those who work with machines with hazards created by moving parts, heat, non-ionizing radiation and sharp edges. | 29 CFR 1910.212; 1910.217 | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| MacroTechnology Works orientation | Those who report to MTW. | Required upon assignment. | |
| Radiation safety for ASU PD | Those working for the ASU Police Department may be exposed to radiation-producing equipment. | Required upon assignment and recommended refresher every two years. |
Facilities-specific safety courses
| Course name | Intended audience | Regulation | Training frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos awareness | Those who may be in contact with or disturb building materials, access above-ceiling spaces and enter the ASU tunnel system. | 29 CFR 1910.1001; 1926.1101 | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| Compressed gas safety | Those performing installation, removal, operation and maintenance on cylinders or compressed gas systems, cutters or welders. | 29 CFR 1910.101 | Required upon assignment. |
| Compactor safety | Those involved in the operation of balers, compactors and paper-product machines. | 29 CFR 570.63; 1910.303 | Required upon assignment and every three years thereafter. |
| Confined space entry | Those who may enter and work in non-permit-required confined spaces. | 29 CFR 1910.146 | Required upon assignment, with a change in operations and every three years thereafter. |
| Cranes, hoists and slings | Those who operate cranes and hoists and use slings for rigging. | 29 CFR 1910.179; 1910.184 | Required upon assignment and every three years thereafter. |
| Electrical safety awareness — low voltage | This course is intended to ensure all employees understand the hazards associated with electrical energy and are provided with the necessary steps to protect themselves and those around them. | 29 CFR 1910.332(a) | Required upon assignment, the addition of new equipment and every three years thereafter. |
| FAST 3.0 | The Facilities Annual Safety Training is intended for general awareness and is required for all FDM employees. | Required annually | |
| Fall protection | Those who may be exposed to fall hazards. | 29 CFR 1926.503 | Required upon assignment and every two years thereafter. |
| Hazardous communications for non-lab personnel | Those who are exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace. | 29 CFR 1910.1200 | Required upon assignment and at the introduction of new hazardous chemicals. |
| Hazardous Waste for Facilities Development and Management | Those who use hazardous materials to perform their duties. These materials include adhesives, commercial cleaning products, compressed gases, lubricants and paints. | 40 CFR part 261. | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| Head protection | Those who work in areas with a potential for injury to the head from falling objects. | 29 CFR 1910.132 | Required upon assignment and every three years thereafter. |
| Hearing conservation | Those exposed to noise levels equal to or above 90 decibels on the A scale. | 29 CFR 1910.95 | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| Hotwork safety — Awareness | Those whose duties may involve fire or spark-producing operations. | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. | |
| Incident investigation and reporting | Those who are responsible for reporting and investigating incidents and supervisors. | 29 CFR 1910.119 | Required upon assignment and every three years thereafter. |
| Ladder safety | Those who regularly use ladders to perform duties. | 29 CFR 1910.25; 1910.27; 1910.333 | Required upon assignment and every three years thereafter. |
| Lockout and tagout — FDM | Those who perform functions related to normal production operation and servicing or maintenance of equipment. | 29 CFR 1910.331; 1910.147 | Required upon assignment, with a change in process or equipment and every three years thereafter. |
| Machine shop safety | Those who work with machines with hazards created by moving parts, heat, non-ionizing radiation and sharp edges. | 29 CFR 1910.212; 1910.217 | Required upon assignment and refreshed annually. |
| Material disposal guidelines for ASU Grounds Services | Those who work in Grounds Services. | Required upon assignment. | |
| Office safety | Intended to inform the ASU community of safe office practices. | Required upon assignment and every three years thereafter. | |
| Respirable crystalline silica | Those who may be exposed to silica dust particles from work activities. | 29 CFR 1923.1153; 1910.1053 | Required upon assignment and every three years thereafter. |
| Roof access authorization | Those needing access to roofs and roof systems as part of their work activities. | Required upon assignment and every three years thereafter. | |
| Strains and sprains awareness | Those at risk for musculoskeletal injuries due to repetitive work activities. | Required upon assignment and every three years thereafter. | |
| Supervisor safety | Those who supervise personnel within FDM. | Required upon assignment and every three years thereafter. | |
| Tractor hazard awareness | Those who operate tractors, Gators and other slow-speed utility vehicles. | Required upon assignment and every three years thereafter. | |
| Vehicle operator training for FDM personnel | Those who operate vehicles in the course of their duties. | Required upon assignment and every three years thereafter. |
Minors, visitors and volunteers
Visitors and volunteers are welcome to participate in the training offered by EHS. In some cases, ASU sponsors may require it. Non-employee ASU affiliations, including volunteers and visitors, must complete additional steps to obtain sub-affiliate status. Once granted access, you may visit the appropriate training tab to self-enroll.
Students will need to follow the guidance for obtaining access to Workday Learning.
Please submit a ServiceNow ticket if you cannot access the desired training system.
Department personnel, such as sponsors, managers and volunteer coordinators, should work with the department HR liaison to obtain sub-affiliate and security roles for those who must complete training. The Contract Contingent Worker webpage provides additional guidance.
Additional forms and information
Volunteers and minors may need additional forms before completing the training.
Visitors to ASU
- Instead of completing EHS training, visiting employees or scholars from other universities or organizations may submit equivalent training transcripts from their home university to EHS.
Volunteers at ASU
- Access the ASU EHS Training Determination Tool to determine the required safety courses and register for them by job function.
- Volunteers in research labs must receive lab-specific safety training from their sponsors.
- Volunteer supervisors must initiate the volunteer registration process through the Volunteers website.
- Volunteers working at the direction of a university employee for official university activity are provided insurance coverage for liability for acts and omissions by state law but not workman’s compensation in compliance with the EHS 705-08: University Volunteer Insurance Coverage policy.
Minors in the laboratory
- Before making training arrangements, the minor must complete the Request for minor access to ASU buildings or laboratories form to be approved to enter ASU buildings or laboratories.
- Minors must complete the specified training before entering a laboratory. The specified training is communicated upon completion of the approval process per the EHS 116: Minors in Laboratories policy.
Phone:
480-965-1823