Class Descriptions & Registration

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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 information on 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. This short training is available through two online classes (initial or refresher) at Online General Asbestos Awareness Training. You will need your UWNetID to take the online class.

A classroom session can be arranged by special request.

Asbestos General Awareness training is required annually.

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

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.

• May 7, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, RR-134 Health Sciences Center

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Effective February 2011, EH&S Biosafety Training is required per findings of the 2009 NIH Office of Biotechnology Activities (OBA) "not for cause" site visit. The course is required for all Principal Investigators (PIs) with laboratories / research using any form of recombinant DNA (including transgenic animals and plants), pathogenic microorganisms, human / non-human primate tissues (including cell lines), or other biohazardous agents. It is also required for all personnel working in such laboratories / research settings. Training is required initially, prior to work with biohazards, and every three years thereafter. Classes completed after May 10, 2010 meet this requirement.

The training may be completed online or in person and is one and a half to two hours in length. You will need your UWNetID to take the online training.

This is a general biosafety training course, which covers roles and responsibilities when conducting research with recombinant DNA and other biohazardous agents. The course also covers the review and approval process for biohazardous agents at the University of Washington and the requirements governing their use (e.g. facilities, equipment, practices).

• CANCELLED - May 17, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, T-360 Health Sciences Center

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This REVISED class meets the (initial/annual) training requirements for researchers who have a potential for exposure to human blood, blood by-products, human tissue, or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). It covers the requirements of the Washington Administrative Code 296-823 Bloodborne Pathogens, a review of epidemiology, and the exposure control plan. This class is one hour long with an additional 15 minutes reserved for a discussion and the completion of the UW Hepatitis B Vaccine Form. * Late arrivals will not be admitted. *

This class must be renewed annually.

The training may be completed online or in person. You will need your UWNetID to take the online training.

• May 9, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm, RR-134 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.

• May 16, 1:30 - 3:00 pm, D-209 Health Sciences Center

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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.)

• May 10, 9:00 - 11:00 am, 403 Electrical Engineering Building
• June 13, 9:00 - 11:00 am, T-635 Health Sciences Center

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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

• AHA Approved ACLS and BSL Training for Health Care Providers: We do not provide this training. Please check Harborview Medical Center's Community Training Center schedule for these classes.
• Infant CPR and Safety: We do not provide this training. It is offered 6 times per year through UWMC 206.598.4003 or you may use the American Heart Association's "Find a CPR Class" selection on their website.

This class is presented by the UW Emergency Management Office. 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. A video of this class is available online

Fire Codes and UW APS 16.1 Fire Safety require ALL UW departments to have an Emergency Plan for the safety of students, staff, faculty and visitors. The UW’s model plan is the Emergency Evacuation Operations Plan (EEOP). This class provides you with the tools to create and implement a department EEOP and to schedule and conduct fire/evacuation drills. You will be able inform your staff, students, and visitors about when and where to evacuate for a variety of emergencies such as fires and earthquakes; when it’s safe to return; how to get help for others; and how to report an emergency.

Depending on the class size, this class is available by departmental request.

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

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.

• CANCELLED: May 2, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, 403 Electrical Engineering Building
• June 6, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, T-530 Health Sciences Center

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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@uw.edu or call 206.543.7201 for more information.

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 training is required.

• FULL - April 17, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 303 Electrical Engineering Building
• May 31, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, T-639 Health Sciences Building

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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 $46 per person: budget number or check must be in the EH&S Training Unit before the training begins. No refunds without 48 hours notice of cancellation. This training is required for crews that work in the field.

Note: If the department/unit requires you to provide emergency first aid as either a primary or secondary duty, then you must participate in the Bloodborne Pathogen Program. See Bloodborne Pathogen Program Information

• April 17 & 18, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, 303 Electrical Engineering
• June 13 & 14, 12:30 - 4:30 pm, T-473 Health Sciences Center

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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@uw.edu for more information.

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 on the day of the class or the following two days.

• May 22, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, 322 South Campus Center

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Forklift truck operator safety training must be renewed before the three year anniversary of their certification date. Operators with certification dates more than three years old must take the Forklift Operatory Safety Training. Refresher training includes a driving test. Individual driving tests will be scheduled separately on the day of the class or the following two days.

• CANCELLED - April 17, 9:30 - 11:30 am, T-474 Health Sciences Center

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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.

This class is comprised of two consecutive four hour class sessions, following two weeks later by a two hour session. In the final session, students demonstrate their training skills. All three classes are required for certification.

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

Employees who handle Hydrofluoric Acid must receive documented training on the hazards of HF and what to do in the event of an exposure or a spill. This class covers health effects, safe work practices, storage, waste, personal protective equipment, spills, and since HF rapidly damages tissues and can kill if left untreated, the unique first aid requirements that begin after an exposure.

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

• March 7, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, T-747 Health Sciences Center
• April 18, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, T-635 Health Sciences Center
• June 5, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, T-360 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@uw.edu for more information.

This class outlines chemical hazards and personal protection, chemical storage, MSDSs, hazardous waste disposal, and chemical spill prevention and response in laboratories. It also highlights related EH&S resources. This class partially fulfills federal and state chemical safety and hazardous waste training requirements. It is required for all UW faculty, staff and students who work with chemicals in laboratories.

This class is online and taught quarterly by EH&S staff on the UW Seattle campus. The online and the classroom classes fulfill the same regulatory requirements. You will need your UW NetID to take the online class.

Supervisors, PIs, and others responsible for laboratory safety are also required to attend the Laboratory Safety Standard Compliance training.

Individuals who ship hazardous materials (e.g. hazardous chemicals, compressed gasses, lithium batteries, infectious substances) are also required to take Shipping Hazardous Materials.

• CANCELLED: May 3, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, BB-1602 Health Sciences Center

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This class is no longer offered except by department request.

Information on MyChem; the UW web tool for maintaining chemical inventories, viewing and printing Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and a chemical surplus exchange; can be found at MyChem

For more questions about MyChem, or training on its use, please call 206.616.4046 or email mychem@uw.edu

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.

Employees who need to wear respirators on the job are required to attend this training prior to using respirators. The session covers selection, maintenance and proper procedures for use. Individual fit-testing is performed after training (typically the same day). Annual training and fit-testing are required.

Supervisors are responsible for enrolling employees in the Respirator Program.

For specific questions about respirators, contact the Program Administrator at UWresp@uw.edu.

If you are already enrolled in the Respirator Program, you may register for a training session.

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If you already have a respirator be sure to bring it to your training session. If you do NOT have a respirator, do NOT buy one prior to coming to training.

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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 procedures for erecting and dissembling different types of scaffolds.

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

The Diving Safety Program assists faculty, staff and students in safely using SCUBA as a tool to conduct underwater research. Anyone diving under the University of Washington's auspices must be certified as a UW Scientific Diver and adhere to the standards set forth in the Diving Safety Manual. To become a research diver you must meet the requirements listed in Section 3 of the Diving Safety Manual http://www.ehs.washington.edu/manuals/divingsafetymanualuw.pdf . To help meet these requirements we provide First Aid/CPR/Oxygen Administration and Rescue Diving classes. We also provide a variety of classes on an as needed basis such as Nitrox, Under Ice Arctic and Blue Water Diving.

Diving First Aid/CPR/Oxygen Administration Training

There are no open enrollment classes scheduled this quarter.

Rescue Diver Training

There are no open enrollment classes scheduled this quarter.

For more information see the Diving Safety Program website at http://www.ehs.washington.edu/rbsdiving/index.shtm or contact the Diving Safety Officer at 206.616.3776 or sublett@uw.edu.

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Shippers and transporters of hazardous materials and/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.

The class does have a textbook, but you do not need to print it out prior to attending the class. We recommend that you attend the class first before deciding which sections of the class textbook are relevant for the types of materials and methods of transport you ship and only then print them.

There are two online classes specifically for (1) shipping potentially infectious substances that are Biological Substance Category B and for (2) shipping Dry Ice with non-dangerous goods or Exempt Patient Specimens. If you are unsure that these classes are correct for you, please contact hazmat@uw.edu and we will assist you in determining if this is all the training required for your material.

This training, either the 4-hour class or the online versions, is only good for 2 years. You must retake the training to maintain your certification.

You will need your UW Net ID to register for the classroom session, to take the online training, or to print the class text book.

THERE ARE FREQUENT CANCELLATIONS in classes booked this far ahead. Registering for a "FULL" class will place you on a Waiting List. If the Waiting List is large at the time of the class, we will look at opening a new session.

• Mar 15, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, T-359 Health Sciences Center
• Apr 12, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Room 2097 Pat Steel Building, Harborview
• May 17, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, 602 Henderson Hall (will emphasize lithium battery shipments)
• May 29, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, 303 Electrical Engineering

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This training is presented by E.M.T.A., an association of emergency medical care providers and trainers. The first day is spent defining wilderness emergencies and reviewing respiratory injuries, oxygen and CPR administration, AED use, choking scenarios, and environmental concerns (heat, cold, stings, bites). The second day is spent on trauma: how it occurs, how to identify it, and how to treat it. Attendees will practice bandaging, splinting, and using backboards and c-collars. Finally, they will complete hands-on scenarios with a professional "victim" and will practice identifying and treating the victim's injuries and prepare the victim for transport.

At the completion of the course, attendees will receive a manual and a certificate valid for two years.

Training costs $110 per attendee. Space is limited. Payment (check or budget #) must be provided to hold your space. Checks can be dropped off in Hall Health Center, room 202, or sent to EH&S Training, #354400. No refunds after Thursday, March 8.

• March 13 & 14, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, both days (1-hour lunch break), Anderson Hall 207

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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/itconnect/security/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
• Oxygen First Aid & CPR for UW Divers - 8 hours
• Diver Rescue for UW Divers
• Pallet Jack and Narrow Aisle Lifters
• PCB Vault Entry
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Shop Safety and Machine Guarding