Upcoming Events
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Electrical Safety Training For Qualified Persons
Electrical Safety Training For Qualified Persons
Wednesday, January 27th, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Other WEBEX
INTENDED AUDIENCE: Electrical Qualified Employees who work on or near exposed electrically energized parts must receive Electrical Safety Awareness Training for Qualified Persons, provided by UConn EHS. 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, performing electrical installations, etc.) is required to receive this as part of training requirements outlined in the UConn Electrical Safety Policy. Employees required to take this course are also likely to need Lockout Tagout training. Individuals required to take Electrical Safety Awareness Training for Qualified Persons must repeat this training every three years as a requirement of NFPA 70E.
For more information about this course, contact Rich Kula (860-486-3190). -
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Initial Laboratory Safety And Chemical Waste Management
Initial Laboratory Safety And Chemical Waste Management
Thursday, January 28th, 2021
09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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. -
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Bloodborne Pathogens Initial WEBEX
Bloodborne Pathogens Initial WEBEX
Tuesday, February 2nd, 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. -
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Initial Laboratory Safety And Chemical Waste Management
Initial Laboratory Safety And Chemical Waste Management
Tuesday, February 2nd, 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. -
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Asbestos Awareness Initial
Asbestos Awareness Initial
Thursday, February 4th, 2021
09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Other WEBEX
INTENDED AUDIENCE: 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).
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Asbestos Awareness classes are held on the first Thursday of every month. 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 Laboratory Safety And Chemical Waste Management
Initial Laboratory Safety And Chemical Waste Management
Thursday, February 4th, 2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Storrs Campus 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 HuskySMS. -
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Initial Laboratory Safety And Chemical Waste Management
Initial Laboratory Safety And Chemical Waste Management
Monday, February 8th, 2021
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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.
