Biosafety training is required for all individuals who work with or around biological materials. EH&S provides UCLA-specific biosafety training covering several topics, and training needs vary based on the biological agents employed and the tasks performed. Laboratory personnel are responsible for completing all required training and maintaining current training certifications.
 

• Introduction to the UCLA Biosafety Program
  • Worksafe Course ID: BIO-INTRO-OL
• Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) for UCLA Researchers 
  • Worksafe Course ID: BIO-ATD-OL 
• B-Virus Exposure Online Training
  • Worksafe Course ID: BIO-BVIRUS-OL 
• Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) 
  • Worksafe Course ID: BIO-BSC-OL 
• Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) & Biosafety Level 2+ (BSL2+) 
  • Worksafe Course ID: BIO-BSL2-OL
• Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) 
  • Initial Training - Worksafe Course ID: BIO-BSL3-ITU
  • Refresher Training - Worksafe Course ID: BIO-BSL3-RTU (Instructor-led)
• Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) 
  • Worksafe Course ID:  BIO-BBP-OL
• Medical Waste Management (MWM) 
  • Worksafe Course ID: BIO-MWM-OL 
• Shipping Biological Materials
  • Worksafe Course ID: BIO-SHIP-OL 

Individuals who directly handle controlled substances are required to complete the online controlled substance training. Only those who successfully complete the training will be permitted to work with controlled substances. Personnel are responsible for completing all required training and maintaining current training certifications.

• Controlled Substances 
  • Worksafe Course ID: RAD-CTRLS
     
• Maintaining Your Controlled Substances Inventory 
  • Worksafe Course ID: RAD-CSINV-OL

EH&S provides select general safety training courses online, in the classroom, and upon request for all of UCLA campus.
 

Safety & Compliance

• NEW! Safety Orientation Training
  • This course is a requirement for all employees and must be completed every two years to ensure ongoing compliance and awareness of workplace safety practices.
  • This course replaces the existing Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and Heat Illness Prevention trainings and provides essential guidance on recognizing workplace hazards, preventing injuries and illnesses, preparing for emergencies, and identifying key safety resources.
    The training fulfills key Cal/OSHA requirements, including Injury and Illness Prevention (8 CCR 3203) and Heat Illness Prevention.
  • You can access the course via the UC Learning Center: 
    • Login to the UC Learning Center at www.lms.ucla.edu
    • Click the “Required Training” button.
    • Click “Start” to launch the training.
    • If you do not see the course on your required Training Analysis page:
    • Type “Safety Orientation” (without quotes) in the Search field and hit Enter (or click magnifying glass).
    • Click the “Start” button to launch the course.
      • For UCLA Logon ID assistance, please go to Logon.ucla.edu or contact the Bruin Online Help Desk: (310) 267-HELP or accounts@ucla.edu.
      • For Troubleshooting assistance, please visit our UC Learning Center FAQs webpage. 
    • UCLA Campus Employees If you are experiencing technical issues with the course please contact learning@chr.ucla.edu
    • UCLA Health System Employees May open an HR System Inquiry through the Employee Experience Center. 
      • If you have a disability and experience difficulties or anticipate needing help accessing the training, please contact the email designated above for assistance and/or to receive training information in an alternatively accessible format.
        • UCLA Campus Employees: Please contact learning@chr.ucla.edu 
        • UCLA Health Employees: Please contact hrtraining@mednet.ucla.edu 
          • If you have a disability and experience difficulties or anticipate needing help accessing the training, please contact the email designated above for assistance and/or to receive training information in an alternatively accessible format. 
             
• Hands on Fire Extinguisher for Hotwork Operations
  • Worksafe Course ID: IP-FEX
• Hazard Communication and Awareness 
  • In-person Training- Worksafe Course ID: IP-HCOM (Instructor-led)
  • Online Training- Worksafe Course ID: IP-GENCHEM-OL (Self-paced e-learning module)
• Ladder Safety Training
  • In-person Training- Worksafe Course ID: IP-LADDER (Instructor-led)
  • Online Training- Worksafe Course ID: IP-LADDER-OL (Self-paced e-learning module)

Environmental Programs

• Asbestos Awareness Online Training
  • Worksafe Course ID: ENV-ASBA-OL
• Food Safety for Temporary Food Permit Events
  • Worksafe Course ID: ENV-FOODEVT-OL
• N-95 Respirator for Voluntary Use
  • Worksafe Course ID: EHS-VOLN95-OL
• Safe Food Handling for UCLA Researchers
  • Worksafe Course ID: ENV-FOOD-OL
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention for Staff
  • Worksafe Course ID: ENV-STORM-OL
• UC Abroad Traveler Safety
  • Worksafe Course ID: IP-FIELD-OL
• Universal Waste (Safe Handling)
  • Worksafe Course ID: ENV-UWA-OL
• Waste Anesthetic Gas (WAG) Online Training
  • Worksafe Course ID: ENV-WAG-OL
• Wildfire Smoke Protection
  • Worksafe Course ID: ENV-SMOKE-OL

Two types of training are required for individuals working with chemicals:

EH&S-Sponsored training - Individuals working with hazardous materials must complete Laboratory Safety Fundamentals before beginning laboratory activities. Principal Investigators must complete Lab Safety for PI’s and Lab Supervisors upon hire.

Lab-Specific Training - Consult your supervisor regarding training on hazardous activities specific to the work or research you will be conducting.
 

• Laboratory Safety Fundamentals (LSFC) 
  • Worksafe Course ID: LAB-LSFC-OL
• Laboratory Safety for Principal Investigators and Laboratory Supervisors (Instructor-led) 
  • Worksafe Course ID: LAB-LABPI
• Fire Resistant Glove Liner Online Training
  • Worksafe Course ID: LAB-FRGT-OL
• Chemical Hygiene Plan Training
  • Worksafe Course ID: LAB-CHP-OL

All educational, laboratory and research Laser Users, working with open beam lasers or embedded / enclosed laser systems with maximum power of 5mW or greater, must complete EH&S Laser Safety Fundamentals Training.

Principal Investigators and Personnel Owning or Responsible for: open beam lasers or embedded / enclosed laser systems with maximum power of 5mW or greater must complete EH&S Laser Safety Fundamentals Training.

• Laser Safety Fundamentals Training 
  • Worksafe Course ID: LAS-LAS-OL 
• Embedded Laser Safety Training 
  • Worksafe Course ID: LAS-EL-OL

Individuals who directly handle radioactive material or radiation-producing machines are referred to as occupational radiation workers and are required to complete EH&S radiation safety training.

EH&S provides initial radiation safety training courses that introduce basic radiation safety principles, techniques, and requirements along with supplemental documents containing relevant safety and compliance information.

Users of radioactive materials will be required to take the online course, then attend a classroom session. Only those who successfully complete both parts will be permitted to work with radioactive material. 

Users of radiation-producing machines will be required to take the online course,. Only those who successfully pass the course will be permitted to work with radiation-producing machines.

Radiation Safety For Users of Radioactive Materials

• Initial Training - Worksafe Course ID: RAD-RAM1-OL
• Instructor-led Training - Worksafe Course ID: RAD-RAM2 
• Annual refresher training - Worksafe Course ID: RAD-RAM-OR

Radiation Safety For Users of Radiation-Producing Machines

• Initial training - Worksafe Course ID: RAD-RPM-OL 
• Annual refresher training - Worksafe Course ID: RAD-XRAY-OR-V2

Radiation Safety For Users of X-RAY Irradiators

• X-RAY IRRADIATOR RS-3400 TRAINING - Worksafe Course ID: RAD-IRR-RS3400-OL
• RS-2000 Irradiator Training - Worksafe Course ID: RAD-RS2000-OL
• X-Rad 320 Irradiator Training - Worksafe Course ID: RAD-XRAD320-OL

Shipping of Radiological Materials Training

• Worksafe Course ID: RAD-SHIP-OL

EH&S provides select shop/technical area safety training courses online, in the classroom, and upon request. Site-specific and exposure-specific training are the responsibility of the Shop/Technical Area Supervisor or managing department. To determine which training is needed, consult the Shop Safety Training Matrix (or, if employed by Facilities Management or Housing & Hospitality Services, consult your specific Training Matrix).

• Fundamentals of Shop Safety Training
  • Worksafe Course ID: IP-SHOP
• Fire and Life Safety Online Training
  • Worksafe Course ID: FIRE-FEX-OL
• Hazard Communication and Awareness
  • In-person Training- Worksafe Course ID: IP-HCOM (Instructor-led)
  • Online Training- Worksafe Course ID: IP-GENCHEM-OL (Self-paced e-learning module)
• Hands on Fire Extinguisher for Hotwork Operations
  • Worksafe Course ID: IP-FEX
• Hotwork Program and Permit Training
  • Worksafe Course ID: IP-HOT
• Lockout/Tagout Training
  • Lockout Tagout Training for Authorized Users (Instructor-led) Worksafe Course ID: IP-LOTO-AU
  • Lockout/Tag out Tailgate (Instructor-led) Worksafe Course ID: IP-LOTO—TG 
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Worksafe Course ID: IP-PPE