INTENDED AUDIENCE: 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.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Note: Generally, this program does NOT cover office workers or other employee groups whose jobs are not likely to involve chemical handling or use. Content of this course includes the new labeling and Safety Data Sheet requirements under the New Hazard Communication Standard which aligns with the UN's Global Harmonizing Standard. Training on these new elements is due by December 1, 2013. See the University's Hazard Communication Policy or for more information about this course, contact Valerie Brangan (860-486-2982)

This class fulfills the annual training requirement of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 29CFR 1910.1030.Topics covered include epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne pathogens, exposure reduction strategies, engineering controls, personal protective equipment, work practices and others required by the standard.

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INTENDED AUDIENCE: Any employee who conducts renovations, demolitions or performs maintenance on University buildings and exterior structures such as sidewalks and masonry, as well as those employees excavating and repairing utility systems.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class fulfills training requirements of the OSHA Silica Standard for Constuction. Topics of the session include the health hazards associated with Respirable Crystalline Silica, tasks that could result in exposure, measures implemented to protect employees (engineering and work practice controls, personal protective equipment), and contents of the OSHA standard. For more information about this course, contact Valerie Brangan (860-486-2982)

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)

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INTENDED AUDIENCE: New hire clinical or research laboratory 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.Topics covered include epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne pathogens, exposure reduction strategies, engineering controls, personal protective equipment, work practices and others required by the standard. Attendance at this Initial classroom setting is the prerequisite for annual retraining. For more information about this course, contact David Cavallaro (860-486-3180)