New Employee Orientation

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
• Lifting/Back
• PPE
• Lockout/Tagout
• Electrical
• Hazard identification
• Emergency preparedness
• Fire safety
• Injury/Illness information
• Hazardous materials
• Asbestos
• Indoor air quality
• Sanitation programs
• Medical monitoring
• Respirators
• Hearing protection
• Safety Training

Target Audience:
This offering is intended for newly hired West Virginia University Facilities and Services employees.

Frequency Requirements	Course Length	Referenced Regulation
Initial	7 Hours	29 CFR 1910.various