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Environmental Health and Safety offers training throughout the year. An alphabetical listing of the current courses is below. Some are presented on-line. There are no registration fees for any of the courses offered by EHS.
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- Register by selecting the REGISTER link next to the course listed on this page (below).
- If a class is not currently being offered, contact uwehs@uwyo.edu.
- Written instructions for registering on-line can be found in this document.
- Call Environmental Health & Safety at 766-3277 for assistance.
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Teaches students how to investigate an accident thoroughly and determine ways to prevent its recurrence. |
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Health effects, locations of asbestos, materials, damage and deterioration, and emergencies. Read an Asbestos Fact Sheet here. |
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What to do in an emergency, and how to use AED's provided by the University |
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| Covers: common back injuries; the importance of proper posture; how to reduce the hazard of back injury; proper lifting techniques; practical strengthening exercises by a medical professional. | ||
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Bloodborne pathogens, the Standard, exposure control plan, transmission, potentially infectious materials, and methods to reduce exposure, vaccination, exposure procedures, signs and labels. |
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For Custodians: Bloodborne pathogens, the Standard, exposure control plan, transmission, potentially infectious materials, and methods to reduce exposure, vaccination, exposure procedures, signs and labels. |
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For Law Enforcement: Bloodborne pathogens, the Standard, exposure control plan, transmission, potentially infectious materials, and methods to reduce exposure, vaccination, exposure procedures, signs and labels. |
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Covers chemical safety in the laboratory; general chemical safety; responsibilities; and liabilities. Refresher required every 3 years. Part of Laboratory Safety Series. |
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Prevent needless accidents on the road. Gives viewers a front-seat view of how distractions on the road affect driver concentration and cause accidents. It cites statistics, explains what actually happens when drivers are distracted and emphasizes the safety message more effectively. |
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An on-line course instructing how to select and wear the proper eye protection for the job. |
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Selection and use of the correct fire extinguisher for the type of material that is on fire. Includes hands-on extinguisher practice |
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Industrial power lift trucks (i.e., forklifts) are specialized pieces of equipment that require “qualified” operators to be trained every three years. Topics include: 1) Parts of a Lift Truck, 2) Operation, 3) Traveling and Maneuvering, 4) Load Handling, 5) Environmental Considerations and 6) Hands-on Practice. NOTE: Minimum class enrollment is 10 persons. |
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| Formaldehyde Training | Required for anyone who works with formaldehyde solutions greater than one percent. This class reviews the properties, uses, exposure limits, health effects, standards, controls, personal protective equipment and disposal related to working with formaldehyde. | REGISTER |
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Hazard Communication (Workplace Chemical Safety) for Health Care Workers (OSHA) |
For Health Care: Physical & health hazards, inventories, Safety Data Sheets (SDS's), labels & labeling, personal protective equipment (PPE), training requirements and responsibilities of UW, departments and the employee. Read a bulletin about Hazard Communication here. |
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Hazard Communication (Workplace Chemical Safety) for Non-Office Employees (OSHA) |
For Non-Office: Physical & health hazards, inventories, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's), labels & labeling, personal protective equipment (PPE), training requirements and responsibilities of UW, departments and the employee. Read a bulletin about Hazard Communication here. |
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Hazard Communication (Workplace Chemical Safety) for Office Employees (OSHA) |
For Offices: Physical & health hazards, inventories, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's), labels & labeling, personal protective equipment (PPE), training requirements and responsibilities of UW, departments and the employee. Read a bulletin about Hazard Communication here. |
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Security Awareness, Identification & Classification , Shipping Papers, Packaging , Labeling/Marking, Placards, and Emergency Response. Read a training bulletin on Hazardous Materials Shipping here. |
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D.O.T. Hazardous Materials Shipping training refresher. Required every 2 years |
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Regulations for disposal of hazardous waste, UW program and procedures for disposing of hazardous waste. Refresher required every 3 years. Part of Laboratory Safety Series. Read more about hazardous waste disposal here. |
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| Hot Work Permit Program | Hot work includes burning, welding, or a similar operation capable of initiating fires or explosions. | REGISTER |
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1-hour review of Laboratory Safety and Hazardous Waste practices. Meets the Chemical Hygiene 3-year review requirement. |
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Includes Safety Orientation, Hazardous Waste Generator and Chemical Hygiene. You must attend all three to get credit. Read how laboratory safety training can prevent accidents here. |
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| Laser Safety |
Safety issues concerning various types of lasers, the hazards they pose, and the damage they can do if not used properly. It also explains laser classification, engineering and administrative controls. |
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| Lockout / Tagout |
Lockout / tagout involves the control of hazardous sources of energy during maintenance activities. The training will cover OSHA requirements, general lockout tagout procedures and hands on exercise. |
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| Nuclear Gauge (Sealed Source) Safety |
Overview of the UW program, radiation basics, regulations, the acquisition and use of sealed radioactive sources and nuclear gauges |
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Factors to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in office work. Signs and symptoms, risk factors, lighting & moving, heights, and awareness. |
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Broad overview of the safety and health issues in an office setting, including: first aid, fire, security, slips/trips/falls, back injuries, hazardous materials, electrical, emergencies, crime, personal safety, and stress. Read more about office safety here. |
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Permit Space program requirements, hazard identification, Entry Permits, Hazard controls, Atmospheric testing, Ventilation, PPE, Communications, Rescue, and Duties of the Entry Team, Attendant, Entrant, and Entry Supervisor. |
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Required for A&S Greenhouse complex workers. Satisfies requirements for EPA Worker Protection Standard Training. Does not provide training in pesticide application. |
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Overview of the UW program, radiation basics, regulations, the acquisition and use of radioactive materials |
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Human respiratory system, types of respirators, respirator & cartridge selection, fit check, inspection, storage, medical surveillance and work area surveillance. |
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Workplace safety responsibilities of UW and employees, common hazards for all employees, accident prevention and reporting, role of EHS. Part of Laboratory Safety Series. |
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Taking the Right Steps: Explains in detail that slips, trips and falls can be a major cause of injuries and suggests preventative measures you can take to keep your work site safe. |
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Overview of campus safety and health hazards, including: chemical, biological, physical, and vehicle safety. A good safety attitude is discussed, and emergency procedures if an accidents occur on the job. |
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Overview of the UW X-ray program; radiation basics; regulations; the acquisition and safe use of x-rays in research and on humans. |
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