Task Specific Training
In addition to the required trainings, the University of Alaska Museum of the North (UAMN), the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), and the University of Alaska offer numerous task specific trainings that may be applicable for specific job duties and/or be beneficial for employee growth and development. These trainings may be assigned to employees or volunteers by Department Heads or by Operations.
Note: Please forward all training completion emails and/or computer screenshots, showing training completion, to ua-museum-operations@alaska.edu for verification.
UAMN Training Modules
Department Specific Tools and Equipment, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Please contact your Supervisor to receive this training.
For more information on how to create a JHA visit the Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management (EHSRM) JHA Page
For more information on how to create a SOP visit the EHSRM Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) Page
Genie Mobile Lift Training
This training is provided by the Exhibits and Digital Media Department Chief Preparator.
Genie DPL-35S Mobile Lift Training Checklist PDF
Genie DPL-35S Mobile Lift - Passenger Orientation Training Checklist PDF
Genie GS-3232 Mobile Lift Training Checklist PDF
Hot Glue Gun Safety Training
Please read and understand the PowerPoint before taking the Quiz.
Hot Glue Gun Safety Training PowerPoint
Hot Glue Gun Safety Training Quiz
Knife Safety Training
Please read and understand the PowerPoint before taking the Quiz.
Knife Safety Training PowerPoint
UAF Training Modules
EHSRM Trainings
There are several trainings that are available via the EHSRM Other Basic Training Page
Below are some of the more relevant training modules found on that page.
| Driver Training | Specific Chemical Trainings | Understanding Safety Data Sheets |
| Laboratory Sharps Safety | Formaldehyde | Laboratory Safety for Non-Laboratory Personnel |
| Hazardous Materials Shipping Awareness Training | Radiation Safety Training | Working with Hand Tools or Power Tools |
| Ladder Training | How to do a Job Hazard Analysis | Working with Mobile Scaffolding |
| Specific Biological Safety Trainings |
University of Alaska Training Modules
myUA
There are several trainings that are available via myUA.
- Once myUA has opened in a new tab, click the "myUA Employee Service Dashboard" button.
- Login using your UAOnline credentials.
- From the "My community" drop down menu (top of page), select the "Learning library" option.
From the "Type" drop down menu (top of page), select the "Tier 2: Position Required Training" option. The more relevant trainings contained in this tier are listed in this table. To start a training, select the tile from the options.
| Driver Safety | Hazard Communication | Field Research Safety |
| PPE Hearing | PPE Eye | PPE Foot |
| PPE Hand | Back Safety and Injury Prevention | PPE Head |
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Ladder Safety |
Laboratory Safety | Machine Guarding |
| Bloodborne Pathogens | Chemical Safety | Hazardous Waste Management |
| Cold Stress | Hearing Conservation | Industrial Ergonomics |
| Electrical Safety Training | Scaffold Safety | Office Ergonomics |
| Compressed Gas Safety | Emergency and Fire Safety Preparedness | Respiratory Protection |
| Liquid Nitrogen Safety | Laboratory Compressed Gas Safety | Slips, Trips, and Falls |
| Laser Safety | Recombinant DNA | Hand and Power Tools |
| Biosafety Cabinets | Laboratory Safety Refresher | Risk Assessment |
| Flammable Liquid Safety | Introduction to Biosafety | Introduction to Radiation Safety |
| Personal Fall Arrest Systems | Distracted Driving | Aerial and Scissor Lift Safety |
| Fire Extinguisher Safety | University Laboratory Safety | Heat Stress |
| Fume Hood Safety |
From the "Type" drop down menu (top of page), select the "Tier 3: Professional Development (Optional)" option. The more relevant trainings contained in this tier are listed in this table. To start a training, select the tile from the options.
| Performance Management Training | Effective Communication at UAF | Creating a Personal Development Plan |
| OU Campus Training | Managing Difficult Personalities | Selecting the Best: Effective Hiring Techniques |
| Accountability | Managing the Appraisal Process | Leadership Essentials |