Basic Health and Safety

This course offers an overview of the basic safety services provided by Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). The course will also overview several key safety topics new employees need in order to work at West Virginia University. Upon completion of the course, employees will have the knowledge to safety and productively perform their assigned job tasks.

Contents:

The purpose of safety training
Overview of Environmental Health and Safety
Hazard identification
Emergency preparedness
Fire safety
Injury/Illness information
Hazardous materials
Asbestos
Indoor air quality
Flu Awareness
Medical monitoring
Respirators
Hearing protection
Safety Training

Frequency Requirements	Course Length	Referenced Regulation
Initial	2 Hours	29 CFR 1910.various