Research Safety
Registration for research safety classes is done through EHSA. (Instructions can be found on the Training page. Once registered, research safety classes can be accessed through UCF Webcourses.
EHSA Registration and Safety Training Enrollment
Available Courses
Biological Safety
EHS102 Biological Safety Orientation (Webcourses)
(Required for individuals working in a laboratory with biological materials.) There are three parts to the biological safety Training. The first two EHS102 and EHS201 are taken online and the last is the hands-on practical. Note: For those working with biologicals, both EHS102 and EHS201 are required and can be taken simultaneously.
EHS103 Biological Safety Practical (Webcourses)
(Required for individuals working in a laboratory with biological materials) This online practical session is the second portion of the biological laboratory safety training. Completion of EHS102, EHS201, and EHS202 is required. Note: EHS103 will satisfy the practical requirement need for working with biologicals.
EHS104 Biological Safety Annual Refresher (Webcourses)
(Required annually for individuals working in a biological laboratory. Prerequisites: EHS102, EHS201, and EHS203 can be taken simultaneously.) An annual refresher course that includes updated material and topics.
EHS140 Bloodborne Pathogens for Healthcare and Laboratories (Webcourses)
Required annually for individuals working with or around human blood, serum, or tissues.
EHS155 Controlled Substances (Webcourses)
(Required for individuals working with controlled substances drugs.) The course is taken online on an annual basis. An annual refresher course that includes updated material and topics is required.
EHS180 Animal Exposure in a Research Setting (Webcourses)
(Required for individuals working with and or exposed to animals in a research setting.)The course is taken online and required every 3 years.
Laboratory Safety
EHS201 Laboratory Safety Orientation (Webcourses)
(Required for individuals working in a laboratory at UCF for the first time.) There are two parts to the Laboratory Safety Training. The first, EHS201, is taken online and the second is the online practical, EHS202 Laboratory Safety Practical. Note: EHS202 will not satisfy the practical requirement need for working with biologicals. See the Biological Safety heading above for training requirements.
EHS202 Laboratory Safety Practical (Webcourses)
(Required for individuals working in a laboratory at UCF) This practical session is the second portion of the laboratory safety training. Completion of EHS201 is required. Note: EHS202 will not satisfy the practical requirement need for working with biologicals.
EHS203 Laboratory Safety Refresher (Webcourses)
(Required annually for individuals working in a laboratory. Prerequisites: EHS201 and EHS202.) An annual refresher course that includes updated material and topics.
EHS205 Laboratory PI and Manager Training (Webcourses)
(Required biennially for Principle Investigators and Laboratory Managers.) A biennial refresher course covering the proper management of all types of UCF labs.
EHS220 Laboratory Hazardous Waste Handling and Processing (Webcourses)
An introduction to handling, labeling, processing and disposing of hazardous waste in a laboratory setting.
EHS421 Think About Your Sink (Webcourses)
Required annually for individuals working in a laboratory at the Health Sciences Campus.
Radiation Safety
EHS301 Radiation Safety Orientation (Webcourses)
There are two parts to the Radiation Safety Training. The first EHS301 is taken online and the second EHS302 is the hands-on Radiation Safety Practical. Required for individuals working in a laboratory with radioactive materials.
EHS302 Radiation Safety Practical (in-person)
(Required for individuals working in a laboratory with radioactive materials.) This hands-on practical session is the second portion of radiation safety training. Note: EHS302 will satisfy the practical requirement need for working with radioactive materials. Contact Mario.DeVera@ucf.edu for enrollment details.
EHS303 Radiation Safety Refresher for Radioactive Materials Users (Webcourses)
(Required annually for individuals working in a laboratory with radioactive materials. Prerequisites: EHS301 and EHS302.) An annual refresher course that includes updated material and topics.
EHS306 Sealed Source Training (Webcourses)
(Required one-time for individuals managing sealed sources in their laboratories.) A training required by the Radioactive Materials license
EHS307 Radiation Safety (X-Ray) (Webcourses)
(Required one-time for individuals working with x-ray equipment.) Course designed for user and organizational responsibilities in safe operation and management of x-ray equipment.
EHS309 Laser Safety Orientation (Webcourses)
An introduction to basic laser safety principles.
EHS320 Radiation Safety Awareness (Webcourses)
An introduction to radiation safety principles.