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.

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This class is strongly recommended for those working with potentially infectious biological agents requiring BSL-2 containment (e.g. human source material, infectious virus / bacteria / fungi / parasites). It provides a condensed overview of fundamental principles and practices required per NIH/CDC guidelines.

  • CHANGED ROOM: APR 11, 9:30-11:30 am, T-663, Health Sciences Center
  • MAY 6, 2:00-4:00 pm, Harborview Research and Training Building Room 121
  • DATE CHANGE: JUN 11, 9:30-11:30 am, T-478, Health Sciences Center

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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 Worker 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. For the online version, please refer to the above section "Online Training Classes Available".

  • CANCELLED: APR 10, 8:30-9:00 pm, HUB 209A
  • CLASS FULL: APR 28, 9:30-10:00 am, E-212, Health Sciences Center
  • CANCELLED: MAY 7, 9:30-10:00 am, CC-408, UWMC
  • MAY 22, 2:30-3:00 pm, HUB 106B
  • JUN 19, 9:30-10:00 am, T-478, Health Sciences Center
  • JUN 23, 11:00-11:30 am, HUB 200AB

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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.

  • MAY 1, 9:30-11:00 am, T-663, 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

  • APR 23, 12:30-2:00 pm, T-739, Health Sciences Center
  • MAY 21, 1:00-2:30 pm, Harborview Research/Training Bldg Auditorium
  • JUN 4, 9:30-11:00 am, A-420, Hogness Auditorium, 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

  • APR 23, 12:15-2:00 pm, T-739, Health Sciences Center
  • MAY 21, 12:45-2:30 pm, Harborview Research/Training Bldg Auditorium
  • JUN 4, 9:15-11:00 am, A-420, Hogness Auditorium, 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.

  • NOTE TIME MAY 14, 9:00-10:30 am, Chemistry Building 102

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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.)

  • CLASS FULL MAY 22, 9:00-11:00 am, RR-134, 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

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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.

  • JUN 17, 9:00-11:00 am, T-478 Health Sciences Center

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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.

  • MAY 29, 9:30-11:00 am, T-663 Health Sciences Center

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For more information please email: ehsdept@u.washington.edu or call the Building and Fire Safety Office at 206.543.0465 for Seattle Campus information or Nikki Peters at 206.897.1696 for the Magnuson Health Sciences Center information.

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Required for any employee working where there is a fall hazard greater than 10 feet.

  • There are no open enrollment classes scheduled this quarter. Please email ehsdept@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.

  • MAY 14, 11:00-12:30 pm, Chemistry Building 102

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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.

  • CLASS IS FULL: MAY 16, 8:00-5:00 pm, BB-1602, Health Sciences Center
  • ROOM CHANGE: JUN 18 & 20, 12:30-4:30 pm, K-069 Health Sciences Center

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Forklift truck operator safety training must be renewed every three years. Refresher training includes a driving test.

  • JUN 10, 9:30-11:00 am, T-359 Health Sciences Center
Individual driving tests will be scheduled separately.

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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.

  • MAY 5, 11:30-2:30 pm, E-216 Health Sciences Center

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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

  • TIME/LOCATION CHANGE: MAY 7, 10:00 - 12:00 noon, 301B Hall Health

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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: ehsdept@u.washington.edu for more information.
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University employees are required to receive information and training about chemical hazards in their workplace and proper hazardous chemical waste management procedures. This class provides information on risk assessment, personal protection, storage, MSDS's, chemical safety resources, and the proper procedures for managing and disposing of chemical wastes. It also covers spill prevention, clean-up procedures and supplies for small spills of chemicals (such as acidic, caustic, flammable solvents, mercury and toxic materials). Attending this course partially fulfills the training requirements of the State Occupational Health Standard relating to hazardous chemical exposures in labs. 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 infectous substances) are required to attend the course in Shipping and Transporting Hazardous Materials.

  • APR 21, 1:30-3:30 pm, T-473, Health Sciences Center
  • MAY 14, 1:00-3:00 pm, Chemistry Building 102
  • JUN 19, 9:30-11:30 am, T-531, 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.

  • DATE AND TIME CHANGE: MAY 27, 2:00-3:00 pm, Mary Gates Hall 066

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This class is for University scientific divers only.

  • Jun 27, 8:00-5:00 pm, Hall Health Center 301B

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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.

  • May 30, 8:00-5:00 pm, Hall Health 301B

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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. A refresher is required every two years. Call 206.616.5835 for directions.

  • APR 8, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, Environmental Safety Building
  • MAY 8, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, Environmental Safety Building
  • CHANGED DATE-JUN 12, 12:30-4:30 pm, Harborview Research and Training Auditorium

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The following classes are scheduled as needed or upon request:

  • BSL-3 Training
  • Bloodborne Pathogen for Non-Lab Workers
  • Confined Space Safety
  • Hearing Conservation
  • Hoisting and Rigging
  • 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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