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(205) 934-2487

Contact EH&S

(205) 934-2487

Campus Safety Training

Aerial Lift/Scissor Lift

The Aerial/Scissor Lift course is strictly a safety course. Before taking the course you should ensure you have had operators training and that you understand the specific lift you operate. Please check with your supervisor or campus safety if you have questions before proceeding with the course. We recommend you take this course every 3 years or more frequently depending upon accident history, or if there is a need for new hires.

DD101: Defensive Driving

UAB requires all employees, except UAB police, who operate a UAB vehicle (car or van) as part of his or her regular duties to complete the UAB Defensive Driving online course before operating any UAB vehicle.

flag redNote: There's an exception for UAB Golf/Utility carts. Please take the UAB Golf/Utility Cart Training before driving a cart.

New employees should take the course within 30 days of employment and every two years after that.
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GS400: Building Life Safety

This training is intended for building administrators and/or department heads, or their designees, who have responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment. The course takes about 20 minutes and can be paused and restarted if you get interrupted. It is designed to help you recognize and comply with Life Safety Code requirements in the operation of their buildings/departments.
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HS001: UAB Golf/Utility Cart Operation Program

Golf/Utility Cart Operation Program at UAB: All utility cart operators must complete Golf-Utility Cart Safety training. Any person currently operating a cart as of the effective date of the program (August 1, 2009) will have 30 days to complete the required training.
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Office Ergonomics Awareness

This course is a basic overview of ergonomic principles, mostly geared towards office environments. The course is designed to help you in setting up your work environment appropriately.

Powered Lift Truck / Fork Lift

The Powered Lift Truck course is strictly a safety course. Before taking the course you should ensure you have had operators training and that you understand the specific lift you operate. Please check with your supervisor or campus safety if you have questions before proceeding with the course. We recommend you take this course every 3 years or more frequently depending upon accident history, or if there is a need for new hires.

Shop Safety

The shop safety training course is designed to provide all engineering students, as well as certain university groups on overall shop safety practices. It is recommended all groups who work within a work- shop capacity take this training to become more familiar with shop specific hazards and overall safety practices.