Confined Space Training
Training provided for awareness level, affected person, supervisors, attendants and entrants who may be required to supervise, enter or monitor work activities within permit-required confined spaces. Training provides employees with a general awareness of confined spaces issues, hazards, air monitoring calculations, methods and equipment used to control the hazards, difference between non-permit confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces and duties of entry supervisors, attendants and entrants.
This training will consist of classroom instruction and then hands-on training conducted in the afternoon. Contact EHS to register.
University Location: Jacks Creek - Facilities - Main Campus.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Hazardous Waste Management Workshop for Labs
The Hazardous Waste Management for Laboratory Ops course is designed for employees who generate or manage hazardous waste in laboratory environments.
This workshop covers critical topics, including: Safe handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory waste , Compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements , Best practices for waste minimization , Emergency response procedures for hazardous materials incidents, By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to properly manage hazardous waste, used oil, universal waste, sharps and more — helping maintain a safe and compliant laboratory setting.
Training is required upon initial assignment and must be renewed every five years.
Email Mark Borth at borth@uidaho.edu to enroll in the workshop.
University Location: AG SCI 62 - Ag Science - Main Campus.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:55 AM.
Lock Out/Tag Out – Authorized Employees Training
In this training, we will review the Hazardous Energy Control Standard for U of I personnel and the responsibilities of supervisors. You will learn to identify when locks/tags are required, the difference between simple and complex procedures, and review definitions of authorized employees, affected employees and other employees.
University Location: Jacks Creek - Facilities - Main Campus.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Mobile Elevated Work Platform Training
This training covers use and safety of mobile elevated work platforms. It is required for all university employees who are working with ANSI Certified Aerial Lift and Telescopic Handler. This training is for users (Supervisor, Trainer Foreman), Operators and Occupants (assisting Operator).
Please contact EHS for additional information at safety@uidaho.edu.
University Location: Jacks Creek - Facilities - Main Campus.
Friday, March 13, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
First Aid/CPR/AED - AHA Heartsaver Class
Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED training with a certified instructor. This course is geared towards anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory or other requirements or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Small fee to cover the cost of student book and e-card, payable by index number only. Recommended for all employees, with a 2-year repeat interval.
Please contact EHS to register for training.
University Location: TBD.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.