EHS Training Delivery COVID-19 Response
Visit our COVID-19 Resources page to access COVID-19 training. If you have a NetID, you can complete the lesson in HukySMS to have immediate access to a certificate of completion. Affiliates can complete the COVID-19 training lessons through the EHS website without a NetID. Your completion will still be recorded, and you will receive a confirmation email.
Currently, unless otherwise indicated, all EHS in-person training sessions are held on UConn's official WebX system. To ensure security, and to accurately record participation, all WebX sessions for EHS lessons will be invitation only. All registered participants can expect an email with information about how to join the EHS training lesson 24 hours before the lesson is scheduled to begin. If you have any questions contact the trainer for your lesson or the EHS Training and Outreach Program Manager, Shawna Lesseur.
Note: The only EHS course offered physically in person as of 7.7.2020 is Respiratory Protection.
Bulk Enrollment
If you need to enroll people other than yourself for a course please complete a brief support request using the form below. The form will direct you to upload a spreadsheet with the course(s) required, name, and Net ID of each person you need to enroll. Once everyone is enrolled, Training and Outreach Program Assistant Diane Bolduc will contact you to confirm completion of your enrollment request.
Additional Resources
Train the Trainer Resources
Lab-Based Training Checklists
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You must register for all EHS training lessons to ensure adequate space and availability. Courses with no participants registered may be cancelled. Walk-in attendance for cancelled classes will not be possible. Walk-in participants for courses that have filled may not be able to complete/participate in some training courses.
Questions: Questions about our new training system? Visit our HuskySMS page for more information.
Accommodations: 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.
Upcoming Events
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3/8
Initial Laboratory Safety And Chemical Waste Management
Initial Laboratory Safety And Chemical Waste Management
Monday, March 8th, 2021
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Other WEBEX
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.Contact Information: ehs@uconn.edu
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3/9
Confined Space
Confined Space
Tuesday, March 9th, 2021
09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Other WEBEX
INTENDED AUDIENCE: 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).
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 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).Contact Information: ehs@uconn.edu
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3/10
Bloodborne Pathogens Initial WEBEX
Bloodborne Pathogens Initial WEBEX
Wednesday, March 10th, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Other WEBEX
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.Contact Information: ehs@uconn.edu
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3/11
Lead Paint Awareness
Lead Paint Awareness
Thursday, March 11th, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Storrs Campus WEBEX
INTENDED AUDIENCE: 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.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 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.Contact Information: ehs@uconn.edu
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