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University
of North Carolina Wilmington's goal is to create, maintain and enhance
a safe and healthy environment for all individuals associated with
the institution.
The training
programs were established to ensure compliance with all applicable
environmental health and safety regulations and to minimize injuries,
and therefore, risks. The individual departments are responsible
for defining which positions within their departments require training
and to ensure that the employees attend the specified training and
observe established procedures.
EH&S
currently provides the following health and safety training programs:
To register
for any of these training classes, contact Priscilla Sykes, 910-962-3057, sykesp@uncw.edu. |
Asbestos
Awareness: (OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101)
This workshop presents basic information about the current state
of knowledge concerning the dangers of asbestos fibers in buildings,
the methods available to control hazards, and the actions one must
take and avoid when working in an area known or presumed to contain
asbestos. It is designed for employees who will not directly
handle asbestos material, but who may encounter it in the routine
course of their work, such as in Buildings and Grounds employees.
Initial and refresher training is mandatory.
Offered: Annually
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Back Injury Prevention:
Back injuries and slips, trips and falls cost UNCW more than any other type of accident. This training is an American Red Cross course that covers back injury prevention and causes of back pain; and learn how posture, stretching and safe lifting skills can reduce the risk of injury. (See also Slip/Trip/Fall)
Date/Time:
November 9, 2009 - 9:00am to 10:00am
Cost: $5.00 (or less for larger groups)
Facilitators: Stan Harts
Location: EH&S Training Room
Classes can be conducted at your departmental staff meeting
upon request.
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Slip/Trip/Fall:
Back injuries and slips, trips and falls cost UNCW more than any other type of accident. This training is an American Red Cross course that covers slips, trips and falls, including the cause of accidents and their remedies including practical advice on shoe selection, ladder safety and injury prevention programs. (See also Back Injury Prevention)
Date/Time:
May 17, 2010 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Cost: $5.00 (or less for larger groups)
Facilitator: Stan Harts
Location: EH&S Training Room
Classes can be conducted at your departmental staff meeting
upon request.
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Bloodborne
Pathogens: (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.130)
This standard is designed to protect health care workers and other
affected workers at risk of occupational exposure to blood borne
pathogens such as HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus.
Cases of occupational transmission are low and preventable.
Occupational exposure means reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous
membrane, or parental contact with blood or other potentially infectious
materials that may result from the performance of an employee's
duties. In addition to healthcare workers, police, housekeeping,
plumbers and laboratory personnel could be included. Annual
training required.
Date/Time:
March 19, 2010 - 8:30 - 11am
May 13, 2010 - 8:30am - 11am
Cost: $10.00
Facilitators: Stan Harts / George Accattato, EH&S
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
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Confined
Space: (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146)
Entry into certain types of confined spaces, such as manholes, trenches
and pipe chases, may pose significant risk to workers. An
inventory of such spaces has been created and employees who may
need to enter these spaces should be trained in the practices and
personal protective equipment required. Training must be provided
prior to entry into a confined space and repeated whenever there
are changes in the hazards. Employees should also be aware
that hired contractors who work in confined spaces be made aware
of associated hazards.
Offered: Upon Request
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CPR/AED/First
Aid
Adult CPR; Automated External Defibrillator; and First Aid training are offered on a regular basis and on special requests. It is conducted as two sessions in one day and upon successful completion, participants are certified for Adult CPR/AED for one year and First Aid for three years through the American Red Cross.
Date/Time:
January 6, 2010 - 8:30am - 3pm
February 16, 2010 - 8:30am - 3pm
March 22, 2010 - 8:30am - 3pm
April 14, 2010 - 8:30am - 3pm
May 11, 2010 - 8:30am - 3pm
June 7, 2010 - 8:30am - 3pm
The cost is $40.00 for the course.
Facilitators: Mike Seigh, EH&S
Location: EH&S Training Room
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
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Departmental
Specific Training:
- Residence Coordinator / Residence Assistant Training
- Student Leadership Center Training
- University Union Building Manager Training
- University Police Training
- Science Department Graduate Student Training
Custom planned and scheduled training to meet
the specific needs of departments on campus. This can include any
of the above-mentioned courses along with basics of emergency procedures,
accident investigation and reporting, suspicious package handling
and recognition and DOT shipping. Please call for customization.
Offered: Upon
request
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Ergonomics:
American Red Cross course that teaches employees the basics of body
mechanics and the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries caused
by work conditions that have repetitive tasks or awkward positions.
Offered:
Upon request
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Fire
Extinguisher: (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157)
This session focuses on the various types of extinguishers used on campus and the pros and cons of each type. Proper operation of extinguishers and the types of fires they are best suited for will be discussed and demonstrated.
Date/Time
January 12, 2010 - 9:00am - 11am
March 16, 2010 - 1:00pm - 3pm
May 18, 2010 - 1:00pm - 3pm
Facilitator: Danny Edens, EH&S
Location: EH&S Training Room
Classes can be conducted at your departmental staff meeting upon request.
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Industrial Low-Lift Trucks/Forklift:
(OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178)
Powered industrial trucks to include forklifts, tractors, platform
lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and other specialized industrial
trucks powered by electric motors or internal combustion engines
may only be used by trained authorized operators. Training
upon employment and on an as needed basis. Training
includes classroom time and a practiced skills evaluation.
A three-year certification is issued.
Date/Time:
January 13, 2010 - 8am - 12noon
March 17, 2010 - 1:00pm - 4pm
May 19, 2010 - 1:00pm - 4pm
Cost: $15.00
Facilitators: Danny Edens, EH&S
Location: EH&S Training Room
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
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Formaldehyde:
Required training for anyone who works in a laboratory that
utilizes formaldehyde. Covers the OSHA standard including, signage,
handling, ventilation, PPE, and disposal.
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Date/Time:
January 28, 2010 - 11:30am - 12noon
March 23, 2010 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Facilitators: Deb Tew, EH&S
Location: EH&S Training Room
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
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Hazard
Communication (HazCom)
(OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200)
Provides employees with effective information and
training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of
initial assignment and whenever a new physical or health hazard,
the employees have not been previously trained on, is introduced
into their work area. Training will enable employees to obtain
the necessary information off of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Offered:
March 25, 2010 - 9:00am - 10am
May 12, 2010 - 9:00am - 10am
Facilitator: Stan Harts, EH&S
Location: EH&S Training Room
Classes can be conducted at your departmental staff meeting upon request.
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Hearing
Conservation:
OSHA required training for workers that are required to wear hearing
protection as part of their job. Includes health effects of exposure
to high sound levels and protection strategies. 1 hour, no charge,
but required annual audiometric testing.
Offered:
Upon request
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Lab
Safety (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1450)
Covers policies and practical information for all employees and students
engaged in the laboratory use of hazardous materials including Radiation Awareness. Training
topics include descriptions of chemical and other hazards in the workplace,
basic toxicology, exposure prevention and detection and laboratory waste disposal. Required training
is provided to faculty, staff, teaching assistants, and laboratory
technicians. Students are welcome.
Date/Time:
January 28, 2010 - 10:00am - 11:30am
March 23, 2010 - 1:30pm - 3pm
Facilitators: Deb Tew / George Accattato, EH&S
Location: EH&S Training Room
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
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Laboratory
Safety Awareness:
This training addresses basic laboratory safety concepts for those who enter laboratories to perform maintenance, housekeeping and other support functions. This class describes warning signs, emergency procedures and general awareness principles
Date/Time: Taught as Needed
Facilitators: Deb Tew / George Accattato, EH&S
Location: EH&S Training Room
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
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Laboratory Workers Radiation Safety
NC Radiation Protection Agency required training for anyone working in a university laboratory who utilizes radioactive materials in their work. The course covers basic awareness through 'occupational radiation worker' levels. Course content includes signage, radiation basics, health physics practices, disposal, exposure monitoring, etc. This training is required for anyone who will work with radioactive materials unless formally waived by UNCW Environmental Health & Safety Department.
Date/Time:
Taught as needed - 9:00am to 12:00 Noon
Facilitators: George Accattato, EH&S
Location: EH&S Training Room
Respiratory
Program: (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134)
In certain situations employees may need to wear respiratory protection
in order to safely perform their jobs. No employee may wear
an air purifying respirator prior to enrollment in the program.
The program includes training, selection, and fit testing of an
appropriate respirator and an annual qualifying medical exam.
Departments who believe that employee jobs involve a special hazard
which cannot be controlled through engineering, can contact EH&S.
Annual training, medical exams, and fit testing is required.
Bring your respirator to each session.
Date/Time:
February 11, 2010 - 10:00am - 11am
Cost: $10.00
Facilitators: Stan Harts / Deb Tew, EH&S
Location: EH&S Training Room
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
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Come learn about an ocean hazard more deadly than sharks! Rip currents claim many lives each year. In this training you will learn what a rip current is, how to identify one, how rip currents are forecasted, and what to do if you find yourself caught in one. This is particularly valuable training for people new to the area who plan on becoming frequent beach goers, or for people who are interested in getting involved with rip current education programs.
Date/Time: Taught upon request
Facilitators: EH&S
Location: EH&S Training Room
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
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Storm Spotter:
Become a certified National Weather Service Storm Spotter. The most important resource the National Weather Service has is citizens who can recognize threatening weather and relay the information. This training will teach you how to recognize severe weather such as tornados, thunderstorms, flooding, lightning, hail, and microbursts; know what weather phenomena needs to be reported; and how to relay the information to the National Weather Service. By taking this training you will also enhance UNCW's status as a StormReady university.
Date/Time: Taught upon request
Facilitators: EH&S
Location: EH&S Training Room
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
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Suspicious Package:
Do you handle mail and packages for your department on a regular basis? If so, this essential training will help you know how to identify suspicious packages, understand threats, protect yourself, and understand emergency procedures for suspicious packages on campus.
Date/Time: Taught upon request
Facilitators: EH&S
Location: EH&S Training Room
Classes available for four or more participants upon request..
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Preparing for Emergencies:
This training is designed to help faculty and staff recognize, prevent and react to emergencies and make sure that departments have adequate plans in place in the event of an emergency. Topics will include the full active shooter training, as well as preparations and departmental and university planning for hurricanes, fires, tornados, medical emergencies, gas leaks and more. The sessions also will include training on the use of the new siren alert system.
Date/Time: Taught Upon Request
Facilitators:
Stan Harts, EH&S
James Watkins, University Police
Karen Pappas, Human Resources
Location: EH&S Training Room
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
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