Research and Environmental Safety Training

The Office of Research Safety (ORS) and the Environmental Safety Division (ESD) work collaboratively to support a safe working environment for UGA employees, students, and visitors. Both offer education, training, on-site audits, meetings, consultations, and recommendations. ESD focuses on environmental and occupational safety services, while ORS supports research-specific safety needs through the Office of Research Integrity and Safety (ORIS). Together, the two departments ensure comprehensive and coordinated safety programs across the university.

Mandatory Training

For those working with laboratory chemicals (Available to Professional Education Portal)

• Lab Safety Basics (One-time Training)
• Right to Know Phase 1 (One-time training)
• Right to Know Phase 2 (Annual Training)
• Hazardous Waste/RCRA Training(Annual Training)

For those working with radioactive materials (Available to Professional Education Portal)

• Radiation Safety Training (Annual Training)
• Certified Radiation Worker Training (administered by Principal Investigators or lab managers)
• Certified Advanced Radiation Working Training (administered by ORS)
  • At least one designated per approved radiation permit

For those working with non-medical x-rays

• Non-Medical X-Ray Safety Training (administered by ORS)

For those working with lasers (Available to Professional Education Portal)

• Laser Safety Training (Annual Training)

For those using respirators (Available to Professional Education Portal)

• UGA Respiratory Protection Training

Additional Training Opportunities

CampusOptics Trainings are available through PEP. Search for the following videos:

• Inspections Overview
• Inventory and Hazardous Waste Overview

Fire extinguisher and Fire Safety training upon request from ESD

Hazardous material DOT shipping information and requirements

For additional information about training, please contact Support Services at researchtrain@uga.edu.  For issues related to PEP access or navigation, please contact the PEP Helpdesk at pep@uga.edu.