Training

Please note that clicking any of the course links below will redirect you away from the EHS website to the EHS Training Database where you can view training descriptions and register for scheduled training lessons. Registration is required.

Reminder: Laboratory Safety and Chemical Waste Management, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Asbestos courses require annual retraining. After completion of these courses, you will receive annual automated reminders to help you stay in compliance.

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Q: I am new at UConn. How do I know which safety training I need? OR, I was told to call EHS to find out what safety training I should sign up for?

A: Please speak with your PI/Supervisor and refer to the following tools: the Workplace Hazard Assessment for your area and the Employee Safety Training Assessment. EHS staff can also be consulted for assistance.

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Initial Laboratory Safety & Chemical Waste Management1:30pm 11/18

Initial Laboratory Safety & Chemical Waste Management

Monday, November 18th, 2019

01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Storrs Campus
EHS Building Room 118

INTENDED AUDIENCE: New faculty, staff, students, visiting researchers and other individuals working in UConn laboratories where hazardous chemicals are used or stored

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course reviews the requirements of the OSHA Laboratory Standard and the University’s Chemical Hygiene Plan, the health and physical hazards of chemicals, and appropriate work practices, standard operating procedures, controls, and emergency procedures used to protect employees from hazards in laboratories. Attendance at the initial classroom training is a prerequisite for the annual retraining through HuskyCT. For more information, contact Brent Lewchik (860-486-4927)

Contact Information: 860-486-3613
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Biological Safety in Animal Research10:00am 11/19

Biological Safety in Animal Research

Tuesday, November 19th, 2019

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Storrs Campus
EHS Building Room 118

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Personnel who work with research animals on approved protocols.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Topics discussed include principles/concepts of biosafety, agent classes and safety levels, engineering controls, personal protective equipment, work practices, biological agent use and transport information and biological waste management issues. For more information about this course, contact Bill Field (860-486-1376)

Contact Information: 860-486-3613
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Bloodborne Pathogens (Initial)12:00pm 11/20

Bloodborne Pathogens (Initial)

Wednesday, November 20th, 2019

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Storrs Campus
EHS Building Room 118

INTENDED AUDIENCE: New hire employees and current employees whose department has determined that they are occupationally exposed to human blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials in their work environment.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class fulfills the training requirement of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 29CFR 1910.1030. Attendance at this Initial classroom setting is the prerequisite for annual retraining. For more information about this course, contact David Cavallaro (860-486-3180)

Contact Information: 860-486-3613
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Bloodborne Pathogens (Retraining)9:00am 11/26

Bloodborne Pathogens (Retraining)

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Storrs Campus
EHS Building Room 118

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Current occupationally exposed employees who wish to fulfill their annual bloodborne pathogens retraining requirements.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prerequisite: Bloodborne Pathogens Initial and/or previous annual retraining. This class fulfills the annual training requirement of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 29CFR 1910.1030. This training is also available as a web based course; see Bloodborne Pathogens Retraining HuskyCT. For more information about this course, contact David Cavallaro (860-486-3180)

Contact Information: 860-486-3613
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Biological Safety in Animal Research1:30pm 12/3

Biological Safety in Animal Research

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019

01:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Storrs Campus
EHS Building Room 118

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Personnel who work with research animals on approved protocols.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Topics discussed include principles/concepts of biosafety, agent classes and safety levels, engineering controls, personal protective equipment, work practices, biological agent use and transport information and biological waste management issues. For more information about this course, contact Bill Field (860-486-1376)

Contact Information: 860-486-3613
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EHS HuskyCT online training requires pre-registration. After using link above to register, please allow up to two business days for HuskyCT access.
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- To find your NetID go to: https://netid.uconn.edu.
- If you are a visitor without a NetID, please contact EHS for training registration support.

For assistance please call 6-3613.

If you require an accommodation to participate in these events, please contact Shawna Lesseur at least one week in advance of the training you plan to attend.

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