
EHS provides e-learning training courses for lab safety and general safety, as well as in-person sessions for select topics. Use the dropdown menus below to explore each option and find out how to get started.
Employees (Faculty, Staff, Graduate Student GRAs/GTAs) Go to K@TE.
Non-Employees (Undergraduate Students, Visiting Scholars, Unpaid Graduate Students) Go to Canvas Catalog.
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UT/UTK NetID is required to access all courses.
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The easiest way to confirm access is to login to K@TE or Canvas Catalog first.
If you need to step away from an e-learning course, use the “exit course” button and log back in/resume the course upon your return. Otherwise, you may be able to continue course progress without the system registering completion.

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Biological Permits
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Biosafety Principles & Practices
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The Biosafety Program & IBC
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Biosafety Refresher
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Bloodborne Pathogens: Lab Users
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Chemical Fume Hood Safety
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Compressed Gas Safety
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Electrical Safety Awareness
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Fire Safety in University Workplaces, Residences, and Laboratories
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General Laboratory Safety
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General Lab Safety Refresher
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Hazardous Waste & Chemical Spills
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Hydrofluoric Acid Safety
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Lab Animal Facility Risk & Safety
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Lead Awareness
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Radiation & Laser Safety Training Collection
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Researching with Biological Materials
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Regulated Medical Waste
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Safe Sharps Use & Management
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Shipping Biological Materials
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Shipping with Dry Ice

OSHA and other regulatory agencies determine training requirements for employees. This list assists employees in selecting training that addresses the hazards they may encounter. The EHS Industrial Worker Safety program has reviewed and approved the courses in this list.
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Ergonomics and Back Injury Prevention
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Fire Prevention
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Forklift Safety
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Hand and Power Tool Safety
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Hazard Communication
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Hearing Conservation
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Hot Work
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Ladder Safety
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Lead Awareness
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Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
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Mold Awareness
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PPE Overview
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Preventing Cuts and Puncture Wounds
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Respiratory Protection
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Slips Trips and Falls
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Working At Heights
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Working in Hot and Cold Conditions

Regulatory Training Guidelines
- TOSHA’s guides on training requirements
- OSHA’s training Guide and List of Standards with Training Requirements
(includes General Industry, Construction, Agriculture, and Maritime)