University of Connecticut |LOCATION: All classes take place in the Environmental Health and Safety Building at 3102 Horsebarn Hill Road.
PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. THERE IS A LIMIT OF 25 PEOPLE PER CLASS.
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Asbestos Awareness
Confined Space
Office Ergonomics
Excavation Safety Awareness
Fall Protection Awareness
Hazard Communication
Lead Paint Awareness
Lockout/Tagout(Control of Hazardous Energy)
Personal Protective Equipment
Utility Cart Safety
Back Safety & Injury Prevention - Custodial Workers
Back Safety & Injury Prevention - Tradeworkers
Groundskeeping Safety
Hand and Portable Power Tool Safety
Machine Guarding Awareness Training
Material Handling & Storage Safety
Annual Respirator Protection
Electrical Unqualified Persons Training
Electrical Qualified Persons Training
Respiratory Protection & Fit Testing (REQUIRED written Medical Approval) any questions call EH&S 486-3613
Voluntary Use of Filtering Facepiece Respirator
*** STATE MANDATED TRAINING ***
Asbestos Awareness Training Schedule
WHO MUST ATTEND: Any UCONN employee who conducts renovations, demolitions, or performs maintenance on University buildings, including all maintenance and custodial personnel. Also, any employees who may be expected to buff or strip floor tile in buildings built prior to 1981. This is a mandatory, annual training as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Topics in the training include, but are not limited to, history of asbestos use, health effects, controls, locations and recognition of asbestos-containing materials, and UCONN policies concerning asbestos.
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Initial asbestos awareness classes for new employees or for employees who haven't had asbestos awareness training before will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month. |
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| Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Thursday | 2008-09-25 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Thursday | 2008-10-23 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Thursday | 2008-11-27 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
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Refresher training for asbestos awareness will continue to be offered on the first and third Thursday of every month. |
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| Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Thursday | 2008-09-18 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Thursday | 2008-10-02 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Thursday | 2008-10-16 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Thursday | 2008-11-06 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Thursday | 2008-11-20 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Thursday | 2008-12-04 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Thursday | 2008-12-18 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
*** STATE MANDATED TRAINING ***
Confined Space Training Schedule
WHO MUST ATTEND: Any University employee who enters or works within confined spaces such as manholes, tunnels, vaults, and tanks. CONN-OSHA and University policy require that employees whose duties require them to work in or around permit-required confined spaces receive appropriate confined space training prior to engaging in the work. Refer to the University Confined Space Policy for the definition of a Permit-required Confined Space and Department and Supervisor responsibilities under the policy. This is mandatory training as required by the Connecticut Department of Labor's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA)
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Topics in the training include, but are not limited to, the definition and recognition of a permit-required confined space, the hazards associated with working in confined spaces, safe entry procedures, notification requirements, duties and responsibilities, rescue procedures, and working with outside contractors. (3.5 Hours) |
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Office Ergonomics Training Schedule
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This workshop is designed to help employees recognize the factors involved in creating a safe and comfortable computer workstation. Topics covered include working postures, selection and placement of workstation components, recognizing potential hazards and early symptoms, and other enviromental factors, on and off the job, that may affect worker comfort and productivity. |
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| Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Friday | 2008-09-05 | 10:30 - 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Friday | 2009-01-16 | 10:30 - 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Friday | 2009-04-17 | 10:30 - 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
Excavation Safety Awareness Training Schedule
WHO MUST ATTEND: Any University employee who is involved in excavation operations using mechanized equipment, and/or those working in or near excavations 4 feet or deeper. This is mandatory training as required by the Connecticut Department of Labor's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA)
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Topics covered in the training include regulations, competent person responsibilities, hazards, soil classifications, protective systems, sloping, shoring, inspections and emergency response. (2 hours) |
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Fall Protection Awareness Training Schedule
WHO MUST ATTEND: University employees who use ladders, scaffold, work on roofs, or work on surfaces above the normal levels designed for occupancy.
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Topics in the training include, but are not limited to regulations, hazard recognition, solutions, working rules, fall arrest forces on the body, fall protection equipment, and rescue. (3.5 hours) |
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| Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Tuesday | 2008-10-07 | 9:00 - 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
*** STATE MANDATED TRAINING ***
Hazard Communication Training Schedule
WHO MUST ATTEND: Any University employee working in a non-laboratory setting (training for laboratory employees is available through the Chemical Safety Section). OSHA requires that employers provide employees with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their workplaces. Employers must also provide training when employees are required to use personal protective equipment when performing their jobs or tasks.
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Note: Generally, this program does NOT cover office workers or other employee groups whose jobs are not likely to involve chemical handling or use. See the University's Hazard Communication Policy or contact Val Brangan (486-2982) at EH&S for further clarification. |
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| Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday | 2008-09-10 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Wednesday | 2008-10-08 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Wednesday | 2008-11-12 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Wednesday | 2008-12-10 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
*** STATE MANDATED TRAINING ***
Lead Paint Awareness Training Schedule
WHO MUST ATTEND: Any UCONN employee who conducts painting, renovation and/or demolition operations must attend this training. This training covers hand sanding and scraping of paint as well as light demolition of paint-bearing building materials, regardless of lead content. This training does not qualify as lead abatement training for HUD-associated work. Lead paint abatement work involving residences with children under six years of age must be conducted by state-certified lead abatement personnel.
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Topics in the training include, but are not limited to, history of lead use, health effects, pertinent OSHA regulations, workplace controls, personal protective equipment and UCONN policies concerning lead. |
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| Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Thursday | 2008-09-11 | 10:15 - 11:15 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Thursday | 2008-10-09 | 10:15 - 11:15 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Thursday | 2008-11-13 | 10:15 - 11:15 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Thursday | 2008-12-11 | 10:15 - 11:15 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
*** STATE MANDATED TRAINING ***
Lockout/Tagout Training Schedule
WHO MUST ATTEND: Any University employee who services or maintains machines or equipment must receive training as an Authorized Employee. In addition, employees who operate or use machines or equipment on which servicing or maintenance is performed under lockout/tagout, or who works in an area in which such servicing or maintenance takes place must receive training as Affected employees. For further clarification of training requirements please refer to the University Lockout Tagout Policy or contact us at 6-3613. This is mandatory training as required by the Connecticut Department of Labor's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA)
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Topics in the training include, but are not limited to, hazards, regulations, types of lockout devices, orderly de-energizing and restart of machines and equipment, group lockouts, and working with outside contractors. (2 hours) |
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| Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Tuesday | 2008-10-14 | 9:00 - 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
*** STATE MANDATED TRAINING ***
Personal Protective Equipment Training Schedule
WHO MUST ATTEND: Any University employee working in a non-laboratory setting (training for laboratory employees is available through the Chemical Safety Section). OSHA requires that employers provide employees with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their workplaces. Employers must also provide training when employees are required to use personal protective equipment when performing their jobs or tasks.
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Note: Generally, this program does NOT cover office workers or other employee groups whose jobs are not likely to involve chemical handling or use. See the University's Hazard Communication Policy or contact Val Brangan (486-2982) at EH&S for further clarification. |
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| Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday | 2008-09-10 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Wednesday | 2008-10-08 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Wednesday | 2008-11-12 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Wednesday | 2008-12-10 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
Utility Cart Safety Training Schedule
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As required by the University's Utility Cart Policy, this is mandatory training for all individuals assigned to operate a Utility Cart (commonly known as "Club Cars" or "Golf Carts"). The training provides a review of safe operation, maintenance and repair, utility cart identification, operator and supervisor accountability, penalties under the CT motor vehicle statutes, and other safety measures to be followed by Utility Cart operators. |
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Back Safety & Injury Prevention - Custodial Workers Schedule
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This class is designed to help Custodial Employees recognize and prevent the risk factors in their workplace that can lead to back and other musculoskeletal injuries. Topics covered include working postures; material handling and lifting techniques; selection, placement, and use of tools and materials; recognizing potential hazards and early symptoms; and other environmental factors, on and off the job, that may affect worker comfort and productivity. |
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| Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Friday | 2008-10-17 | 10:30 - 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Friday | 2009-02-13 | 10:30 - 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
Back Safety & Injury Prevention - Tradeworkers Training Schedule
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This class is designed to help Tradeworker Employees recognize and prevent the risk factors in their workplace that can lead to back and other musculoskeletal injuries. Topics covered include working postures; material handling and lifting techniques; selection, placement, and use of tools and materials; recognizing potential hazards and early symptoms; and other environmental factors, on and off the job, that may affect worker comfort and productivity. |
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| Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Friday | 2008-11-21 | 10:30 - 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Friday | 2009-03-20 | 10:30 - 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
Groundskeeping Safety Training Schedule
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Hand and Portable Power Tool Safety Training Schedule
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Machine Guarding Awareness Training Schedule
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Material Handling & Storage Safety Training Schedule
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Annual Respirator Protection Training Schedule
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Electrical Unqualified Persons Training Schedule
WHO MUST ATTEND: Electrical Unqualified Persons Employees whose job duties do not bring them close enough to the exposed parts of electrical circuits for a hazard to exist (operating at 50 volts or more), but use power tools, perform service on machines and equipment or perform maintenance and repair functions as part of their job, are required to receive Electrical Safety Awareness Training for unqualified persons.
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| Tuesday | 2008-10-21 | 10:00 - 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Tuesday | 2008-11-18 | 10:00 - 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Tuesday | 2008-12-16 | 10:00 - 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
Electrical Qualified Persons Training Schedule
WHO MUST ATTEND: Electrical Qualified Employees who work on or near exposed energized parts must receive Electrical Safety Awareness Training for Qualified Persons, provided by UConn EH&S. Any worker who in the course of their job, is exposed to energized parts greater than 50 volts (e.g., opening electrical disconnect enclosures to test if a circuit is energized; performs electrical installations, etc.) is required to receive this as part of training requirements outlined in the UConn Electrical Safety Policy.
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| Friday | 2008-09-26 | 8:30 - 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Tuesday | 2008-10-28 | 8:30- 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Tuesday | 2009-01-27 | 8:30 - 12:00 noon | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
Respiratory Protection & Fit Testing (REQUIRED written Medical Approval) any questions call EH&S 486-3613
WHO MUST ATTEND: Any UCONN employee who is assigned the use of a respirator by their employer, supervisor, or EH&S, or is told that they must wear the respirator as a condition of the job or operation must attend annual respiratory training and fit testing. Filtering facepiece respirators, such as N95 dust masks, are considered respirators and are included in this requirement. This is mandatory training as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Written Medical Approval from Student Health Services is a prerequisite for this course.
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Topics include, but are not limited to, selection, use, maintenance, storage, limitation, and UCONN policies. Fit testing of respirators to ensure proper fit is conducted at the end of the session.
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| Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday | 2008-10-15 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Tuesday | 2008-12-02 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
Voluntary Use of Filtering Facepiece Respirator
WHO MUST ATTEND: Any UCONN employee who chooses to wear a filtering facepiece respirator (dust mask) for comfort purposes only must attend this short training program. Topics of this training include descriptions of voluntary versus mandatory uses of respirators, uses and limitations of filtering facepiece respirators, and details on the University’s Respirator Program. Employees will receive a copy of OSHA’s 1910.134 Appendix D, Mandatory Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required. This training for the voluntary use of respirators is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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Training for the Voluntary Use of Filtering Facepiece Respirators will be offered on the second Friday of each month. This training does not require an annual refresher. Medical evaluations and fit testing are not required for voluntary use of filtering facepiece respirators. |
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| Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Friday | 2008-09-12 | 9 - 9:30 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Friday | 2008-10-10 | 9 - 9:30 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Friday | 2008-11-14 | 9 - 9:30 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |
| Friday | 2008-12-12 | 9 - 9:30 AM | Environmental Health and Safety Training Room |