Class Descriptions & Registration

This schedule may change. Pre-registration using UWNetID is required for all non-online classes so that registrants can be informed of any schedule or location changes. Classes are generally restricted to University staff, faculty and students.

NOTE: The University of Washington has its own Certificate Authority, known as the UW Services Certificate Authority ("UW Services CA" for short), which issues digital certificates for UW services, including EH&S classes. By installing the UW Services CA certificate in your browser, you will be able to use secure UW Web sites with certificates issued by the UW Services CA without warning messages. More information and installation instructions may be found at http://www.washington.edu/computing/ca/

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Asbestos General Awareness training is required for all University of Washington employees, except for those employees who must attend the 2-hour Asbestos Awareness class. This class provides a 30 minute classroom session of what asbestos is, where it can be found on campus, and what you should do if you encounter damaged building materials that could contain asbestos. You may take the short Online General Asbestos Awareness Training. This course satisfies the regulatory requirement for every UW employee to receive annual refresher training in general asbestos awareness. It is interchangeable with the classroom session."

  • CANCELLED Oct 7, 9:15 - 9:45 am, T-635 Health Sciences Center
  • CANCELLED Nov 3, 9:15 - 9:45 am, T-478 Health Sciences Center
  • Dec 3, 9:15 - 9:45 am, T-478 Health Sciences Center

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You may also call 206.543.7201 or email ehstrain@u.washington.edu if you have additional questions or are having difficulty registering online.

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Any employee who frequently lifts over 20 pounds as part of the job is required to have this training. It covers how to reduce the risk of back problems through increased fitness, proper lifting techniques, and improved body mechanics. the class meets state requirements for lifting training.

  • Dec 1, 10:00 - 11:30, am, I-132 Health Sciences

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You may also call 206.543.7201 or email ehstrain@u.washington.edu if you have additional questions or are having difficulty registering online.

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This class is strongly recommended for Principal Investigators and their staff who are working with infectious agents and recombinant DNA. It covers the review and approval process for biological agents at the University of Washington and the requirements governing their use (e.g. facilities, equipment, practices).

  • Oct 15, 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon, T-531 Health Sciences Center
  • Nov 12, 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon, T-531 Health Sciences Center
  • Dec 8, 8:30 - 10:30 am, T-635 Health Sciences Center

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Annual training is required for personnel working with human blood, blood by-products or human tissue. This class covers requirements of the Washington Administrative Code 296-823 Bloodborne Pathogens and review of epidemiology and the exposure control plan. Note, late arrivals will not be admitted.

This class must be renewed annually

  • Oct 28, 9:15 - 10:30 am, Harborview Research and Training Auditorium
  • CLASS IS FULL: Nov 18, 11:15 am - 12:30 pm, K-069 Health Sciences Center
  • Dec 8, 3:45 - 5:00 pm, K-069 Health Sciences Center

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Initial and annual training is required for personnel working with human blood, blood by-products or human tissue. This class covers requirements of the Washington Administrative Code 296-823 Bloodborne Pathogen and review of epidemiology and the exposure control plan. Note, late arrivals will not be admitted.

This class must be renewed annually by attending the Annual Refresher (Renewal) class.
  • Oct 28, 9:00 - 10:30 am, Harborview Research and Training Auditorium
  • CLASS IS FULL: Nov 18, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, K-069 Health Sciences Center
  • Dec 8, 3:30 - 5:00 pm, K-069 Health Sciences Center

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This class covers the practical, safe handling and use of cylinders containing hazardous, toxic, and/or flammable compressed gases; of cryogenic gasses; and of pressure systems.

  • CANCELLED Nov 5, 9:15 - 10:45 am, T-531 Health Sciences Center
  • Dec 9, 9:30 - 11:00 am, Bagley 108

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For beginners as well as those who wish to renew their CPR certification. Identify when CPR is necessary, how to administer CPR, the ABC's of emergency care, and practice on the CPR mannequin. Provided as a community service by the Seattle Fire Department Medic II; this two-hour training is FREE. (Certification is good for two years.)

  • Bldg Change: Nov 4, 9:00 - 11:00 am, T-635 Health Sciences Center

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More info on CPR: http://depts.washington.edu/learncpr/

As an alternative to hands on trainings, the University of Washington School of Medicine provides on-line training as a public service via http://depts.washington.edu/learncpr/

CPR courses we do not offer

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This class is presented on request (dependant upon size of class) by the Department of Emergency Management. It includes a review of geological activity in the Pacific Northwest with tips on how to prepare for an earthquake and reduce risk of personal injury and property damage both at home and at work. This class is presented by Siri-Elizabeth McLean of the UW Emergency Management Office.

  • Nov 18, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, EE Bldg 303

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This training covers the duties of the evacuation warden before, during and after emergencies; how the building alarm system and emergency response systems work; and how and when to evacuate.

  • NOTE DATE CHANGED: Nov 18, 10:30 - Noon, Bagley 108

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Required for any employee who uses ladders and/or any employee exposed to a fall hazard of 10 feet or more.

There are no open enrollment classes scheduled this quarter. Please email ehstrain@u.washington.edu or call 206.543.7201 for more information.

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Any employee who is expected to use a fire extinguisher in the event of an emergency is required to have this training. Fire prevention, emergency and evacuation procedures, hands-on fire extinguisher training. Annual refresher training is required.

  • CANCELLED Oct 28, 10:30 am - 12:00 Noon, EE Bldg 403
  • Nov 17, 10:30 am - 12:00 Noon, EE Bldg 403

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First Aid and CPR certification are offered through a course presented by E.M.T.A., an association of emergency medical care providers and trainers. Completion of the course provides a State Department of Labor and Industries approved certificate that is valid for two years. Heart attacks, fractures, respiratory failure, CPR, environmental emergencies (heat stroke, hypothermia, bites and stings, etc.), shock, scene management, and the Good Samaritan law are discussed. Training is $44 per person: budget number or check must be in our office before the training begins. No refunds without 48 hours notice of cancellation. This training is required for crews that work in the field.

  • CANCELLED: Oct 21, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, HUB 106b
  • Dec 2 and 3, 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon, BB-1602 Health Sciences Center

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All University employees who operate forklifts must be trained and certified (WAC 296-863-600). This course covers maintenance, inspection, and safe operation of powered industrial trucks. It is an operator safety course. Attendees must already have training and experience in driving a forklift. A written test and a driving test must be successfully completed to receive an operator's license. A budget number is needed for the $24 text book. The individual driving tests will be scheduled separately.

There are no open enrollment classes scheduled this quarter. Please call 206.543.7201 or email: ehstrain@u.washington.edu for more information.

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Employees working for departments that own forklifts (material handling equipment) and who have been coaching/training new operators so that they can pass the operator safety class can be certified as evaluators. Evaluators can renew forklift driver certification by observing/critiquing their driving skills. A written test and a driving test must be successfully completed to receive Forklift Evaluator certification. There is a $24.00 supply fee. Refresher training is required every three years. The individual driving tests will be scheduled separately.

There are no open enrollment classes scheduled this quarter. Please call 206.543.7201 or email: ehstrain@u.washington.edu for more information.

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UW Hazard Communication training is required for all employees. This course is for trainers who conduct HazCom training for their non-laboratory departments. The class covers an overview of the Employer Chemical Hazard Communication Standard (WAC 296-800-170), how to read and interpret MSDSs, labeling, and how to prepare and present your own training.

There are no open enrollment classes scheduled this quarter. Please email ehstrain@u.washington.edu or call 206.543.7201 for more information.

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This training is for supervisors, PIs, and others responsible for laboratory safety compliance. It covers how to comply with the requirements of the standard, how to complete the Chemical Hygiene Plan (found in the UW Laboratory Safety Manual), Hazardous Communication for laboratory workers, and conducting and keeping records of staff training

  • Nov 10, 9:30 - 11:30 am, I-132 Health Sciences Center

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A required course for all employees who work on electrical or mechanical equipment that could unexpectedly start up, causing injury or release hazardous energy. This equipment must be locked out before work can begin. The class covers lockout procedures, documentation, and special procedures such as when locks can't be used or must be removed.

There are no open enrollment classes scheduled this quarter. Please call 206.543.7201 or email: ehstrain@u.washington.edu for more information.

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This class discusses chemical hazards and outlines personal protection, chemical storage, MSDSs, chemical disposal, and accident prevention and response in the laboratory. It also highlights EH&S resources for laboratory staff. This course partially fulfills state training requirements for laboratory staff who work with chemicals. It is strongly recommended for all new employees, and it can be taken at any time as refresher training. Supervisors, PIs, and others responsible for laboratory safety are also required to attend the Laboratory Safety Standard Compliance training.

Individuals who ship hazardous materials (such as chemicals, compressed gasses, and infectious substances) are required to attend the course in Shipping and Transporting Hazardous Materials.

  • Oct 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am, T-733 Health Sciences Center
  • Dec 1, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, T-739 Health Sciences Center

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The MyChem chemical inventory and MSDS database replaces the Laboratory Safety System (LSS) course. This hands-on computer class teaches you how to access this web database, maintain chemical inventories, view and print the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), and locate surplus chemicals in the campus chemical exchange. A UWNetID and MyChem Access Account are required for the class. The online registration form includes data fields for both the class registration and the account application.

  • Oct 22, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Mary Gates Hall 066

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There are no open enrollment classes scheduled this quarter. Please call 206.543.7201 or email: ehstrain@u.washington.edu for more information.

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This course is a series of four online modules and one classroom session, covering radiation physics, biological effects of ionizing radiation, lab protection procedures, and rules and regulations. The modules and in-person training and exam are required for all new UW radiation workers. Contact radsaf@u.washington.edu or 206.543.0463 for information. On the web at: http://www.ehs.washington.edu/rsotrain/radclass.shtm

Check the radiation training schedule for class times and more information.

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This class is for University scientific divers only.

There are no open enrollment classes scheduled this quarter. Please call 206.543.7201 or email: ehstrain@u.washington.edu for more information.

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Employees who need to wear respirators on the job are required to attend this training prior to using respirators. It covers the selection, care, maintenance, and proper procedures for use. Individual fit-testing is performed after training (typically the same day). The Respirator Request Form and Respirator Medical Evaluation are required prior to training and fit-testing. Please vist the Respiratory Protection webpage for more information and to download the Respirator Request Form, which is the first step.

For more information call 206.543.7388 or email uwcho@u.washington.edu.

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A required course for those who use and set up scaffolding. Covers the nature of scaffold hazards; correct procedures for protection from the hazards; proper use of scaffolds; design criteria and maximum load capacities of scaffolds; requirements of Washington Administrative Codes (WAC); and also for scaffold erectors, correct procdures for erecting, dissembling different types of scaffolds.

There are no open enrollment classes scheduled this quarter. Please call 206.543.7201 or email: ehstrain@u.washington.edu for more information.

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Shippers and transporters of hazardous materials or infectious substances are required to have this training. It meets the Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Air Transportation (IATA) requirements for packaging and labeling, terminology, and preparation of documentation. Print yourself a copy of the text book in advance. A refresher is required every two years. Call 206.616.5835 for directions.

  • Nov 17, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, I-132 Health Sciences

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You may also call 206.543.7201 or email ehstrain@u.washington.edu if you have additional questions or are having difficulty registering online.

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NOTE: The University of Washington has its own Certificate Authority, known as the UW Services Certificate Authority ("UW Services CA" for short), which issues digital certificates for UW services, including EH&S classes. By installing the UW Services CA certificate in your browser, you will be able to use secure UW Web sites with certificates issued by the UW Services CA without warning messages. More information and installation instructions may be found at http://www.washington.edu/computing/ca/

The following classes are scheduled as needed or upon request:

  • BSL-3 Training
  • Bloodborne Pathogen for Non-Lab Workers
  • Confined Space Safety
  • Hearing Conservation
  • Lead Safety
  • Lifting Safety
  • Pallet Jack and Narrow Aisle Lifters
  • PCB Vault Entry
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Shop Safety and Machine Guarding
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