Training
Training
Training Resources Available Through Environmental Health and Safety
Environmental Health and Safety provides a wide range of safety training options to help ensure your safety and health in the workplace. This page details the online and in-person training courses available to UCCS students, employees and persons-of-interest. These training courses are offered to meet numerous regulations and/or as a resource to encourage health and safety for all University community members.
Please note: Volunteers, non-paid interns, and other non-employee lab members are required to take all the necessary training that regular university employees must take. If you do not have access to Canvas, please contact cnorton@uccs.edu for alternatives.
Environmental Health & Safety Available Training Courses
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Lab Safety Training
Description
Training on the hazards (chemical, physical, etc.) they will encounter in the work area. Training on proper waste management within the laboratory. There are a variety of trainings offered focused on the different environments:
- Initial Lab Safety
- Refresher for PIs & Researchers
- Refresher for TA's & Instructors
- Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Who Should Attend
All university employees, students and Person of Interest (POIs) who operate within a physical laboratory in which they may encounter hazardous materials or equipment. This training applies to paid and unpaid (volunteers) conducting activities in the labs.
Training Frequency
Initially and annually thereafter.
Length of Course
2 hours
Training Provided
Provided by in person (August of each year) or online in Canvas at any time.
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Biosafety Training
Description
Training on working with biological hazards in a clinical or laboratory environment. Training on proper biological waste management. There are various trainings available depending upon the type of clinical or laboratory operations being under taken:
- Biosafety
- Blood borne pathogens
- Biosafety Cabinet
- Shipping Biological Materials
- Recombinant DNA
- Animal Biosafety
Who Should Attend
All university employees, students and Person of Interest (POIs) who who may encounter biological hazard in either a laboratory or clinical environment.. This training applies to paid and unpaid (volunteers) conducting activities in the labs.
Training Frequency
Initially and every 3 years.
Length of Course
1 hour
Training Provided
Provided online in Canvas at any time.
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DOT Training
Description
This course is designed to provide employees with general awareness training for compliance with 49 CFR 172 - shipping of Hazardous Materials..
Who Should Attend
Individuals on campus who ship hazardous materials including dry ice and biological samples
Training Frequency
Initial and every 3 years
Length of Course
1 1/2 to 2 hours
Training Provided
Please contact EHS (719.255.3212 or cnorton@uccs.edu)to discuss your shipping needs so we can help to determine the appropriate level of training that you may require.
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Dual Use of Research Chemicals (DURC) and Export Control Training
Description
This is a series of brief videos developed by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) that introduce definitions and aspects of Export Controls that are commonly encountered in academic settings.
Who Should Attend
Any UCCS student or staff member involved in research who desires to have a better understanding of Dual Use of Research Chemicals and Export Control.
Training Frequency
none specified
Length of Course
Each video runs, on average, for approximately 5 minutes.
Training Provided
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Epinephrine Auto-Injector Training
Description
This training will include information about how to recognize the symptoms of anaphylactic reactions and how to utilize and Epi Auto-Injector.
Who Should Attend
Any UCCS student, staff or faculty member on the UCCS campus
Training Frequency
Initial and every 3 years
Length of Course
30 minutes
Training Provided
Training is only available online in Canvas. EPI Pen
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Fire Extinguisher Training
Description
This course is designed to enable employees to identify the different classes of fires and to know what to do in case of a fire. This class includes hands-on use of an extinguisher in fighting a small fire.
Contents:
- OSHA Fire Protection 1910.157 (portable fire extinguishers)
- Introduction to fire protection
- Fire hazards
- Preparing for fire emergency action
- The ingredients of a fire
- Classes of fires
- Fire extinguishers types and uses
Who Should Attend
All University employees, including full-time, part-time, and work study, working in UCCS buildings or work areas.
Training Frequency
Initial (may be repeated annually)
Length of Course
1 1/2 to 2 hours, depending on audience size and questions
Training Provided
EHS provides this training. Call (719) 255-3201 or email eprepare@uccs.edu to request more information or to sign up for this training
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Hazardous Waste Training
Description
This training will include information about waste identification, container labeling, and waste storage. This training shall also include emergency procedures, emergency system, and a review of the hazardous materials regulatory requirements set forth by EPA, OSHA and CDPHE. This training is also included in the Lab Safety Training.
Who Should Attend
All university employees, students and Person of Interest (POIs) who generate hazardous waste.
Training Frequency
Initially and annually thereafter.
Length of Course
1 hours
Training Provided
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Healthcare Students
Description
Employers are required to provide training on hazard communication as well as other topics based on the employee's potential for exposure. Students who are engaged in clinicals and/or un-paid internships are often left out of these trainings. EHS has attempted to provide a broad overview of hazard communication and blood borne pathogen training for students engaged in clinicals and/or un-paid internships.
Additional Resources
- Ethylene Oxide Gas
- Formaldehyde
- Gels and Creams
- Glutaraldehyde
- Hazardous Drugs
- OSHA Quick Start Health Care
- Worker Safety in Hospitals
- OSHA's Hospital eTool
- OSHA's Hazard Identification Training Tool
- OSHA's Safety and Health Topics - Healthcare
Who Should Attend
Students or staff who are involved in providing clinical healthcare
Training Frequency
Initial and every 3 years
Length of Course
1 1/2 to 2 hours
Training Provided
The courses you need to take are:
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Job Hazard Analysis Training
Description
A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is the breaking down of a job into its component steps and then evaluating each step, looking for hazards. Each hazard is then corrected or a method of worker protection (safe practice or PPE) is identified. Additional requirements for worker training, certification, authorization, etc., may also be identified for the process or job. The final product is a written document….a standard of safe operation for a particular job. A Job Hazard Analysis is one component of the university’s commitment to employee safety and health.
Additional Resources
- Job Hazard Analysis Training Guide Form
- UCCS JHA Template
- Laboratory Hazard Assessment Checklist
- Hazard Control Measures
- Common Hazard Descriptions
Who Should Attend
Students or staff who would like to learn to evaluate the hazards associated with any process or operation of a specific piece of equipment
Training Frequency
Initial and every 3 years
Length of Course
1 1/2 to 2 hours
Training Provided
Training can be provided in person or online in Canvas
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Laser Safety Training
Description
Provides basic overview of laser safety, signage, guarding and precautions to be utilized with lasers.
Who Should Attend
All university employees, students and Person of Interest (POIs) who who utilize lasers on campus. This training applies to paid and unpaid (volunteers) conducting activities in the labs.
Training Frequency
Initially and every 3 years.
Length of Course
1 hour
Training Provided
Provided online in Canvas at any time. - Laser Safety
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Occupational Safety Training
EHS provides a variety of safety trainings specific to various equipment and/or work environments
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Online EHS Safety Videos
A variety of online videos which cover various laboratory safety topics.
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Photo Safety Training
Description
This training will include information about waste identification, container labeling, and waste storage. This training shall also include emergency procedures, emergency system, and a review of the hazardous materials regulatory requirements set forth by EPA, OSHA and CDPHE.
Your instructor will have set a deadline for you to have completed this training. After that deadline, you will not be able to utilize the photo lab in Columbine until you complete this training.
Who Should Attend
Any UCCS student or staff member utilizing the on-campus dark rooms.
Training Frequency
Once
Length of Course
30 minutes
Training Provided
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Pool Chemical Safety
Description
This training will include information about safe use, storage and general management of chemicals related to pool operations. This training shall also include emergency procedures, emergency system, and a review of the hazardous materials regulatory requirements set forth by EPA, OSHA and CDPHE.
Who Should Attend
Any UCCS student or staff member involved in pool operations on the UCCS campus
Training Frequency
Initial and every 3 years
Length of Course
1 1/2 to 2 hours
Training Provided
Training is only available online in Canvas. Pool Safety
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Custom Training
EHS can work with your organization to develop environmental, health & safety training which is appropriate to your operations. If you are interested in discussing your training needs with an EHS representative - call 255-3212 or email.
In addition, the SkillSoft - CU Learning Center training system also offers on-line training for individuals who may want to learn more about a specific topic.
SkillSoft - CU Learning Center
To access EHS courses on SkillSoft:
- Logon to the MyUCCS Portal
- Click on "Skillsoft"
- Click the specific campus you want to review training for. The technical information in many of these courses are good although the specific operational pieces may vary from campus to campus.
- If you know the name of the training you would like, utilize the search bar at the top.
- For generic training - select "Library" in the upper left hand corner
- Under Skillport - select "Compliance"
- Select the "Environmental Health & Safety" Folder
- Select the appropriate course from the list provided or use the search button to look for specific topic
- You must complete and submit the quiz to receive credit for the course.
- This will take you to generic courses developed to address a wide range of topics - pick "Health & Safety" or "Environmental"