Training Class Schedule
VT EHS will be conducting regularly scheduled courses online using Zoom until normal operations resume. Registered students will receive information on how to participate in EHS classes via e-mail.
A Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) awareness online class is now available to the Virginia Tech community.
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Our training classes are listed by topic. Please click on the topic to view the classes. Then, click the "Register" button for the class in which you'd like to enroll. For online classes, please see the Online Training page for further information.
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| Aerial Lift Training |
Offered Online | Locally hosted Online Click Launch to start the class. Training will cover all four types of aerial lifts needed for certification at VT.
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| ATV Safety |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Asbestos Awareness |
Offered Online | Register |
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| Introduction to Biological Safety Cabinets |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Laboratory Hazardous Waste |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Safe Autoclave Use and Verification |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Hazard Assessments |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Biosafety for Research Labs |
Offered Online | Online. This class is for individuals conducting laboratory research with biological material. It includes BBP information for those that work with human cell lines or other unfixed human material. If you do not work in a biological or biomedical research lab do not take this training. |
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| Exempt Specimen Shipping |
Offered Online | Online Course |
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| Biosafety for Research Labs |
Offered Online | Online. This class is for individuals conducting laboratory research with biological material. It includes BBP information for those that work with human cell lines or other unfixed human material. If you do not work in a biological or biomedical research lab do not take this training. |
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| Bloodborne Pathogens (23 of 40 seats available) |
8/3/21 11:00 AM (1 hr) |
for non-research personnel ONLY. standing zoom session. link will be sent to registrants 30-60 minutes before the class. |
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| Bloodborne Pathogens (35 of 40 seats available) |
8/17/21 3:30 PM (1 hr) |
for non-research personnel ONLY. standing zoom session link will be sent to registrants 30-60 minutes before the class |
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| Bloodborne Pathogens (40 of 40 seats available) |
9/7/21 11:00 AM (1 hr) |
for non-research personnel ONLY. standing zoom session. link will be sent to registrants 30-60 minutes before the class. |
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| Bloodborne Pathogens (38 of 40 seats available) |
9/21/21 3:30 PM (1 hr) |
for non-research personnel ONLY. standing zoom session link will be sent to registrants 30-60 minutes before the class |
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| Chain Saw Safety |
Offered Online | Register |
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| General Laboratory Safety |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Laboratory Hazardous Waste |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Dry Ice Shipping |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Formaldehyde Safety |
Offered Online | EHS Online Learning |
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| Hydrofluoric Acid Safety |
Offered Online |
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| Hazard Assessments |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Laboratory Hazardous Waste |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety |
Offered Online | Register |
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| Confined Space Awareness |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Confined Space Entrant/Attendant/Supervisor (27 of 40 seats available) |
8/5/21 9:00 AM (3 hr) |
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| Confined Space Entrant/Attendant/Supervisor (40 of 40 seats available) |
10/5/21 1:00 PM (3 hr) |
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| Contractor Safety |
Available On Request | Register |
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| Coronavirus Awareness |
Offered Online | For ALL Audiences. Online Awareness Level Course |
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| Mobile Crane Safety |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Overhead Crane Training |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Overhead Crane Training |
Available On Request | Register | ||
| Mobile Crane Safety |
Available On Request | Register |
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| Dry Ice Shipping |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Electrical Awareness |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Electrical Qualified Person (34 of 40 seats available) |
8/20/21 1:00 PM (3 hr) |
Is training mandatory? If so, when? Yes. Qualified persons must be designated by their department to perform work on energized electrical work on systems or equipment and must attend EHSS Electrical Qualified Person training. EHSS training is intended to work in conjunction with any on-the-job technical training that the department provides or requires. Class length: 4 hours Available online: No When is refresher training required? Every 3 years |
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| Electrical Qualified Person (34 of 40 seats available) |
8/25/21 1:00 PM (3 hr) |
Is training mandatory? If so, when? Yes. Qualified persons must be designated by their department to perform work on energized electrical work on systems or equipment and must attend EHSS Electrical Qualified Person training. EHSS training is intended to work in conjunction with any on-the-job technical training that the department provides or requires. Class length: 4 hours Available online: No When is refresher training required? Every 3 years |
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| Electrical Qualified Person (36 of 40 seats available) |
9/30/21 9:00 AM (3 hr) |
Is training mandatory? If so, when? Yes. Qualified persons must be designated by their department to perform work on energized electrical work on systems or equipment and must attend EHSS Electrical Qualified Person training. EHSS training is intended to work in conjunction with any on-the-job technical training that the department provides or requires. Class length: 4 hours Available online: No When is refresher training required? Every 3 years |
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| Electrical Safety for Research |
Available On Request | Canvas Course - you must email rmmiller@vt.edu for access. |
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| Hazardous Waste Management |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| UST Operator Training - Class C |
Available On Request |
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| Excavation Awareness |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Excavation Competent Person |
Available On Request | EHS classroom |
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| Fall Hazard Awareness |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Fall Protection User (34 of 40 seats available) |
8/19/21 9:00 AM (3 hr) |
Is training mandatory? If so, when? Yes. Persons who are exposed to fall hazards of 4 ft or more where a personal fall arrest system must be used must attend this training. Class length: 3 hours Available online: No When is refresher training required? Every 3 years |
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| Fall Protection User (39 of 40 seats available) |
9/16/21 1:00 PM (3 hr) |
Is training mandatory? If so, when? Yes. Persons who are exposed to fall hazards of 4 ft or more where a personal fall arrest system must be used must attend this training. Class length: 3 hours Available online: No When is refresher training required? Every 3 years |
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| Fall Protection User (39 of 40 seats available) |
10/14/21 9:00 AM (3 hr) |
Is training mandatory? If so, when? Yes. Persons who are exposed to fall hazards of 4 ft or more where a personal fall arrest system must be used must attend this training. Class length: 3 hours Available online: No When is refresher training required? Every 3 years |
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| Fall Protection User (40 of 40 seats available) |
11/17/21 1:00 PM (3 hr) |
Is training mandatory? If so, when? Yes. Persons who are exposed to fall hazards of 4 ft or more where a personal fall arrest system must be used must attend this training. Class length: 3 hours Available online: No When is refresher training required? Every 3 years |
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| Farm Safety |
Offered Online | Register |
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| Flammable Liquid Safety |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Hot Work Permit Coordinator |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Portable Fire Extinguishers |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Portable Fire Extinguishers (29 of 30 seats available) |
8/12/21 9:30 AM (30 min) | Chemistry- Hahn Hall area (exact location TBD due to construction) |
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| Portable Fire Extinguishers (29 of 30 seats available) |
8/12/21 3:00 PM (30 min) | Chemistry- Hahn Hall area (exact location TBD due to construction) |
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| Portable Fire Extinguishers (29 of 30 seats available) |
8/12/21 3:00 PM (30 min) | Chemistry- Hahn Hall area (exact location TBD due to construction) |
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There is now a charge for this class.
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| First Aid/CPR/AED-Adult |
Available On Request | Online and by Appointment |
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| VDOT Flagger Certification |
Available On Request | Register |
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| Laboratory Hazardous Waste |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Hand and Power Tool Safety |
Offered Online | Register |
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| Hazard Assessments |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Hydrofluoric Acid Safety |
Offered Online |
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| HAZCOM RTK |
Offered Online | On Line |
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| Hazard Communication Coordinator |
Offered Online | On Line |
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| Hearing Conservation |
Offered Online | Register |
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| Infection Prevention Program (IPP) |
Available On Request | upon request |
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| General Laboratory Safety |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Laboratory Hazardous Waste |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Dry Ice Shipping |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Formaldehyde Safety |
Offered Online | EHS Online Learning |
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| Hydrofluoric Acid Safety |
Offered Online |
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| Machine Shop Safety |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Hazard Assessments |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Ladder Safety |
Offered Online | Register |
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| Laser Safety |
Offered Online | Register |
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| Lead Awareness |
Offered Online | Register |
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| Lockout-Tagout Awareness |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Lockout-Tagout Authorized Person (33 of 45 seats available) |
8/31/21 1:00 PM (3 hr) |
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| Lockout-Tagout Authorized Person (43 of 45 seats available) |
10/28/21 9:00 AM (3 hr) |
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| A and D Shop Safety |
Offered Online |
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| Hand and Power Tool Safety |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Machine Shop Safety |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Machine Shop Coordinator (39 of 40 seats available) |
9/29/21 9:00 AM (3 hr) |
Is training mandatory? If so, when? Yes. Departments that have machine shops, woodworking shops or similar operations must designate a machine shop coordinator and implement a machine shop safety program. The coordinator must attend this training. Class length: 3 hours Available online: No When is refresher training required? 5 years |
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*Certification for PPE Coordinator is acheived by completing PPE Awareness AND Hazard Assessments
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| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Awareness |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Hazard Assessments |
Offered Online | Online |
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| UST Operator Training - Class C |
Available On Request |
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| Powered Industrial Truck Training |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Analytical X-ray Equipment |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Cabinet X-ray Equipment |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Diagnostic X-ray Equipment - Holder |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Nuclear Medicine (VTH) |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Nuclear Medicine (EMC) |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Diagnostic X-ray Equipment - Operator |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Radiation Safety for Non-Radiation Workers |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Sealed Sources Radiation Safety Training |
Available On Request | Offered Online |
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| Laboratory Hazardous Waste |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Silica Awareness |
Offered Online | EHS Online Program |
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| Respiratory Protection Training |
Offered Online | Register |
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| Reverse Signal Operation Safety |
Offered Online | Offered Online |
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| Scaffold Awareness |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Scaffold Competent Person (39 of 40 seats available) |
8/10/21 9:00 AM (3 hr) |
Is training mandatory? If so, when? Yes. Each employee who will provide oversight to scaffolding activities must attend Scaffold Competent Person training offered by EHSS prior to being assigned such responsibilities. Additionally, each Scaffold Competent Person must attend the following EHSS trainings:
Class length: 3 hours Available online: Yes (when traditional classroom method is not feasible) When is refresher training required? Every 3 years |
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| Class | Date, Time, and Duration | Location | ||
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| Silica Awareness |
Offered Online | EHS Online Program |
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| Laboratory Hazardous Waste |
Offered Online | Online |
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| Hazardous Waste Management |
Offered Online | Register |
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| Welding and Cutting Safety |
Offered Online |
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| Hot Work Permit Coordinator |
Offered Online | Register |
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| Analytical X-ray Equipment |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Cabinet X-ray Equipment |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Diagnostic X-ray Equipment - Holder |
Offered Online | Register | ||
| Diagnostic X-ray Equipment - Operator |
Offered Online | Register |