Course Offerings

Classroom Courses

 *If training is needed that is not currently being offered in 2017, then click here to submit a training request. 

Access to Medical and Exposure Records

This course has offerings that deal with information on how to access medical and exposure records. OSHA requires employers maintain employee medical and exposure records.  This course will give the employee information on the existence, location and availability of medical and exposure records as well as who is responsible for maintaining and providing access to those medical records. 

Objectives: Course attendees will be able to explain their rights under the OSHA access to medical and exposure records standard.

Contents:

• Definitions
• Who has access to medical and exposure records
• The types of records available to employees
• The length of time WVU keeps various records
• The existence, location, and availability of medical and exposure records
• The person responsible for maintaining and providing access to medical and exposure records
• Employee’s rights of access to medical and exposure records

  Target Audience:

This offering is intended for those employees who are interested in learning about the types of accidents and exposures that occur at West Virginia University and what is being done to track and prevent them.

Accident Prevention Injury Illness Reporting - Worker

This course has offerings that deal with information pertaining to accidents, how to prevent accidents from occurring, how to properly record them and how to access medical records.  Upon completion of this course, participants will understand how to find accident and medical information, how to record an accident, and steps that can be taken to prevent similar accidents.

Objective: Class participates will be able to demonstrate how to report an accident or injury within the appropriate time frame and will be able to describe common injuries occurring at WVU.

  Contents:

• Why report an accident or near-miss
• Methods of reporting an accident or near miss
• Using the correct form
• Time frame for reporting accidents

 Target Audience:

This offering is intended for those employees who are interested in learning about the types of accidents and exposures that occur at West Virginia University and what is being done to track and prevent them.

  Accident and Illness Reporting Instructions

Adult CPR/AED

This course gives information necessary to provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training. The training is conducted by representatives from the American Heart Association.  The course participants will demonstrate a practical knowledge of CPR techniques. 

Contents:

• Bloodborne Pathogen Overview
• Cardiac Chain of Survival
• Checking the conscious victim
• Checking an unconscious victim
• Adult/Child CPR
• Adult/Child choking
• Adult/Child AED

 Target Audience:

This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who want to learn Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Aerial Lifts-Classroom

The course participants will understand the safe operating procedures needed for using various types of aerial Lifts. Students will also understand applicable OSHA regulations.  They will know when to use personal protective equipment and fall protection.

Contents:

• The purpose, use, and locations of manuals
• A pre-start inspection
• Responsibilities associated with problems or malfunctions affecting the operation of the aerial device
• Prohibition of overriding safety devices except as approved by the manufacturer
• That secondary operating systems shall not be used for purposes other than test or recovering the work platform
• Factors affecting stability
• Purpose of placards and decals
• Workplace inspection
• Applicable safety rules and regulations
• Authorization to operate
• Securing the aerial device from unauthorized use
• Operator warning and instructions
• Application of fall arrest systems for aerial platform lifts
• Stowing the aerial device for transport and precautions related to moving the aerial platform lift.
• ANSI and OSHA Regulations
• WVU Aerial Lift Program

Target Audience:

This course is intended for West Virginia University Employees who use aerial lifts as part of their job duties.

Aerial Lifts-Practical Hands-On

The course participants will understand the safe operating procedures needed for using various types of aerial Lifts. Students will also understand applicable OSHA  and ANSI regulations.  They will know when to use personal protective equipment and fall protection. Practical training will be provided by the Aerial Platform Lift supervisor that has completed the train-the-trainer Aerial Platform Lift course.  The training will be specific to the Aerial Platform Lift and the work setting where the Aerial Platform Lift will be operated

Contents:

The training will consist of:

• Location of the manuals
• Pre-use inspection
• Manufacturers warning and instructions
• The purpose and function of all controls
• Safety devices and characteristics specific to the aerial device
• Actual operation of the aerial device. Under the direction of a qualified person, the trainee shall operate the aerial device for a sufficient period of time to demonstrate proficiency in the operation of all control functions of the aerial device and safe use at operating height and reach.
• Battery charging or refueling procedures
• Stowing the aerial device for transport and precautions related to moving the aerial platform lift.

Target Audience:

This course is intended for West Virginia University Employees who use aerial lifts as part of their job duties. 

Aerial Lifts- Train-the-Trainer

Train-the-trainer Aerial Platform Lift courses will be offered to all Aerial Platform Lift supervisors. Each department with Aerial Platform Lift operators must have an Aerial Platform Lift supervisor who has attended a train-the-trainer course.

  Contents:

• The purpose, use, and locations of manuals
• Classroom and hands on training
• Training materials
• Manufacturer requirements as outlined in the operator manual pertaining to:
• Safe operating principals
• Pre-use Inspections
• Operational checks
• Worksite Inspections;
• Operator evaluation procedures
• Hands-on training
• Written exam
• Hands-on evaluation

Target Audience:

This course is intended for West Virginia University Employees who are appointed by their departments to be Aerial Lift Supervisors.

Arc Flash

This course describes the dangers associated with arc flashes and what can be done to protect the worker.  The course focuses on safe work practices and the correct personal protective equipment that must be worn.

• Development leading to NFPA 70E-2000
• Flash approach boundaries and limits of approach
• Flash protection boundary calculations
• Choosing the correct PPE
• Reducing the Arc Flash hazard
• Energized electrical work permit

Target Audience:

This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who must work on or near exposed electrical conductors or circuit parts that are or can become energized.

Asbestos Air Monitoring - Initial

Participants will learn the regulatory requirements and safety hazards involved in asbestos air monitoring. Participants will be able to demonstrate how to do clearance monitoring on asbestos projects. They will understand the need for personal protective equipment and know how to properly use the equipment. Participants must pass an exam in order to receive their certification.

Contents:

• Background information on asbestos

• Health effects

• Personal protective equipment

• Overview of asbestos regulations

• Purpose and theory of air monitoring

• Methods of sampling and analysis

• Required monitoring

• Air monitoring strategies

• Field steps for air monitoring

• Specific clearance requirements for clearance monitoring

• Air sampling practice

• Interpreting air sampling results

Target Audience:
This class is intended for employees who will use clearance air monitoring practices during asbestos abatement projects. 

Asbestos Air Monitoring - Refresher

Participants will learn the regulatory requirements and safety hazards involved in asbestos air monitoring. Participants will be able to demonstrate how to do clearance monitoring on asbestos projects. They will understand the need for personal protective equipment and know how to properly use the equipment. Participants must pass an exam in order to receive their certification.

Contents:

• Review and discuss changes in basic considerations and procedures for locating and identifying asbestos

• Review health and legal programs associated with asbestos

• Review proper asbestos control

• Changes in federal and state regulations

• Developments in state-of-the-art procedures for asbestos

• Review of key aspects of the initial training course
  
  

Target Audience:
This class is intended for employees who will use clearance air monitoring practices during asbestos abatement projects.

Asbestos Awareness

This course gives basic knowledge of asbestos. Participants will learn the basic safety principles necessary for working in building containing asbestos or asbestos containing materials.

  Contents:

• The health effects of asbestos
• The relationship between smoking and asbestos
• Location of asbestos
• Recognition of asbestos
• How asbestos is released
• Proper work practices
• How to respond to a fiber release
  

 Target Audience:

This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who are assigned to a work area where asbestos is present.

Asbestos Building Inspector - Initial

Since EPA requires inspecting all buildings prior to renovations and demolitions and re-inspecting school buildings every three years, many different individuals may need to take this class. Detailed information concerning the many steps in the inspection process as well as the bulk sampling is included. This class includes a 4-hour demonstration inspection exercise. Past attendees have included: consultants, abatement contractors, demolition contractors, building and facility managers, school district officials, safety and environmental managers and regulatory compliance officers. Each attendee must successfully complete a 50-question multiple choice exam in order to receive certification.

Contents:

• Background information on asbestos
• Potential health effects related to asbestos exposure
• Functions, qualifications, and role of inspectors
• Legal liability and defense
• Understanding building systems
• Public, employee, building occupant relations
• Pre-inspection planning and review of previous inspections
• Inspecting for friable and nonfriable asbestos-containing material (ACM) and assessing the condition of friable ACM
• Bulk sampling and documentation of asbestos in schools
• Inspector respiratory protection and personal protective equipment
• Record keeping and writing the asbestos report
• Regulatory review, including EPA Worker Protection Rule, Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), OSHA Asbestos Construction Standard, OSHA respirator requirements, applicable state and local regulations
• Practice inspection

Target Audience:

This course is specifically designed for those individuals who will be taking bulk samples in buildings to identify ACM, compiling inspection reports and those who desire the need to understand the inspection process.

Asbestos Management Planner - Refresher

This half-day refresher course reviews the topics from the initial course and provides current updates and clarifications. Each student must have first pass the Building Inspector Refresher in order to be eligible for this course. The Management Planner Refresher is normally conducted in the afternoon immediately following the Inspector Refresher. Each attendee must pass a 25-questions exam in order to qualify for certification.

Contents:
• Review and discuss changes in basic considerations and procedures for locating and identifying asbestos
• Review health and legal programs associated with asbestos
• Review proper asbestos control
• Changes in federal and state regulations
• Developments in state-of-the-art procedures for asbestos
• Review of key aspects of the initial training course

Target Audience:
Anyone who will be reviewing asbestos building inspection reports and other pertinent information to determine whether an asbestos hazard exists in a building should take this course. Past attendees have included: consultants, building and facility managers, school district officials, safety and environmental managers and regulatory compliance officers.

Asbestos Management Planner - Initial

The management planner reviews asbestos building inspection reports and other pertinent information to determine whether an asbestos hazard exists in a building. Attending the 3-Day Building Inspector class is a prerequisite. Topics include the hazard assessment process, details of the abatement options, developing an operations & maintenance program, analytical techniques and regulatory requirements for schools. Each attendee must successfully complete a 50-question multiple choice exam in order to receive certification.
Contents:
• Role of management planner
• Evaluation/interpretation of survey results
• Hazard assessment
• Legal implications
• Evaluation and selection of control options
• Role of other professionals, including industrial hygienists, engineers, and architects
• Developing an operation and maintenance (O&M) plan
• Regulatory review focusing on the OSHA Asbestos Construction Standard, the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), and applicable state regulations
• Record keeping
• Assembling and submitting the management plan
• Financing abatement actions
• Practice in developing the management plan

Target Audience:
Anyone who will be reviewing asbestos building inspection reports and other pertinent information to determine whether an asbestos hazard exists in a building should take this course. Past attendees have included: consultants, building and facility managers, school district officials, safety and environmental managers and regulatory compliance officers.

Asbestos Management Planner - Refresher

This half-day refresher course reviews the topics from the initial course and provides current updates and clarifications. Each student must have first pass the Building Inspector Refresher in order to be eligible for this course. The Management Planner Refresher is normally conducted in the afternoon immediately following the Inspector Refresher. Each attendee must pass a 25-questions exam in order to qualify for certification.

Contents:
• Review and discuss changes in basic considerations and procedures for locating and identifying asbestos
• Review health and legal programs associated with asbestos
• Review proper asbestos control
• Changes in federal and state regulations
• Developments in state-of-the-art procedures for asbestos
• Review of key aspects of the initial training course

Target Audience:
Anyone who will be reviewing asbestos building inspection reports and other pertinent information to determine whether an asbestos hazard exists in a building should take this course. Past attendees have included: consultants, building and facility managers, school district officials, safety and environmental managers and regulatory compliance officers.

Asbestos Project Designer - Initial

This 3-Day course attempts to make the attendee familiar with applicable regulations, cost estimation, developing a project scope and the elements of a specification. A design exercise conducted on the third day of the course reinforces some of these issues. Past attendees have included: consultants, building and facility managers, architects, building engineers, safety and environmental managers and regulatory compliance officers. Each attendee must successfully complete a 100-question multiple choice exam in order to receive certification.

Contents:
• Background information on asbestos
• Potential health effects related to asbestos exposure
• Overview of asbestos abatement construction projects
• Safety system design specifications
• Respiratory protection and personal protective equipment
• Additional safety hazards
• Fiber aerodynamics and control
• Writing abatement specifications
• Financing abatement actions
• Designing abatement solutions
• Preparing abatement drawings
• Contract preparation and administration
• Legal liabilities and defenses
• Replacement of asbestos with substitutes
• Roles of other professionals
• Completing an abatement project
• Regulatory review

Target Audience:
Individuals that need to be able to develop contract documents such as the technical specification for asbestos abatement or want to be familiar with the process should take the project designer training course.

Asbestos Project Designer - Refresher

This 1-Day refresher course reviews the topics from the initial course and provides current updates and clarifications. A thorough review of the components of a specification, insurance and bonding and the use of drawings is included. Each attendee must pass a 25-question exam in order to qualify for certification.

Contents:
• Review and discuss changes in basic considerations and procedures for locating and identifying asbestos
• Review health and legal programs associated with asbestos
• Review proper asbestos control
• Changes in federal and state regulations
• Developments in state-of-the-art procedures for asbestos
• Review of key aspects of the initial training course

Target Audience:
Individuals that need to be able to develop contract documents such as the technical specification for asbestos abatement or want to be familiar with the process should take the project designer training course.

Asbestos Supervisor Contractor - Initial

This comprehensive course provides detailed information about the asbestos abatement process including specifics on federal, state and local regulatory requirements. This 5-Day course includes two days of hands-on activities such as containment and decontamination chamber construction, glove bag removal and post removal cleanup exercise. Each attendee must successfully complete a 100-question multiple choice exam in order to receive their certification.

Contents:

• Overview covering certification requirements, physical characteristics of asbestos, historical and present use of asbestos, summary of health effects and related history, exposure standards, factors influencing the asbestos industry
• EPA, OSHA, state, and local regulations – current and future
• Health effects, medical surveillance, and health record keeping
• Respirators and Type C systems
• Protective clothing
• Safety and health considerations other than asbestos
• Preparing the work area and establishing a decontamination station
• Confining and minimizing airborne fibers/glove bagging
• Cleaning up the work area
• Personal hygiene, waste disposal, and air sampling
• Liability and insurance
• Control options other than removal
• Hands-on exercises to include:
• respirators and individual qualitative fit testing
• design of an asbestos abatement project
• constructing an asbestos work enclosure
• donning personal protective equipment
• simulated ceiling removal and clean up
• simulated pipe removal and clean up
• simulated emergency

Target Audience:
This course is intended for individuals supervising the asbestos abatement process. Possible attendees include: Abatement Contractors, Building and Facility Owners, Consultants, Regulatory Officials, Safety and Environmental Managers, Architects, Maintenance and Facility Managers.

Asbestos Supervisor Contractor - Refresher

This 1-Day refresher course reviews the topics from the initial course and provides current updates and clarifications. The course includes detailed information on the project notification process and required documentation. Each attendee must pass a 25-question exam in order to qualify for certification.

  Contents:

• Review and discuss changes in basic considerations and procedures for locating and identifying asbestos
• Review health and legal programs associated with asbestos
• Review proper asbestos control
• Changes in federal and state regulations
• Developments in state-of-the-art procedures for asbestos
• Review of key aspects of the initial training course
• Participants who complete the refresher courses will become recertified for a one-year period.

 Target Audience:

This course is intended for individuals supervising the asbestos abatement process.  Possible attendees include: Abatement Contractors, Building and Facility Owners, Consultants, Regulatory Officials, Safety and Environmental Managers, Architects, Maintenance and Facility Managers.

All individuals involved in actual asbestos abatement activities must attend this 4-Day course which includes 16-Hours of hands-on activities. The emphasis of this course is to teach the attendee how to protect himself and to conduct the abatement activities according to regulatory and specification requirements. Each attendee is given the opportunity to use abatement equipment and supplies to set-up an asbestos containment area, conduct a glove bag removal and properly conduct post-abatement clean-up activities. Each attendee must pass an exam (50 multiple choice questions) in order to receive their certification. Courses are approved by EPA.

Contents:

• Uses and applications of asbestos material in buildings

• Location of such materials

• What steps employees can take to minimize their exposure to asbestos to
  reduce their risk of incurring asbestos-related diseases

• Practical aspects of performing maintenance or repair on asbestos-containing materials

• Practical precautions to be followed in removing suspended ceiling panels, installing light or plumbing fixtures, repairing air handling systems or engaging in any activity that might damage asbestos-containing materials

• Wet-cleaning methods and the use of special equipment

• Removal and disposal procedures

• Proper use of personal protective equipment and personal hygiene techniques, and information on reporting procedures and compliance with relevant regulations
  
  

Asbestos Worker - Initial

All individuals involved in actual asbestos abatement activities must attend this 4-Day course which includes 16-Hours of hands-on activities. The emphasis of this course is to teach the attendee how to protect himself and to conduct the abatement activities according to regulatory and specification requirements. Each attendee is given the opportunity to use abatement equipment and supplies to set-up an asbestos containment area, conduct a glove bag removal and properly conduct post-abatement clean-up activities. Each attendee must pass an exam (50 multiple choice questions) in order to receive their certification. Courses are approved by EPA.

Contents:

• Uses and applications of asbestos material in buildings

• Location of such materials

• What steps employees can take to minimize their exposure to asbestos to
  reduce their risk of incurring asbestos-related diseases

• Practical aspects of performing maintenance or repair on asbestos-containing materials

• Practical precautions to be followed in removing suspended ceiling panels, installing light or plumbing fixtures, repairing air handling systems or engaging in any activity that might damage asbestos-containing materials

• Wet-cleaning methods and the use of special equipment

• Removal and disposal procedures

• Proper use of personal protective equipment and personal hygiene techniques, and information on reporting procedures and compliance with relevant regulations
  
  

Asbestos Worker - Refresher

Federal and State regulations require asbestos certified person to successfully complete an annual refresher course to continue eligibility for EPA/OSHA accreditation and State Licensing. This 1-day refresher course reviews the topics from the initial course and provides current updates and clarifications. A thorough review of the proper use of personal protective equipment and how to interpret exposure monitoring results is included. Each attendee must pass a 25 question exam in order to qualify for certification.

Contents:

• Uses and applications of asbestos material in buildings

• Location of such materials

• What steps employees can take to minimize their exposure to asbestos to reduce their risk of incurring asbestos related diseases

• Practical aspects of performing maintenance or repair on asbestos containing materials

• Practical precautions to be followed in removing suspended ceiling panels, installing light or plumbing fixtures, repairing air handling systems or engaging in any activity that might damage asbestos containing materials

• Wet cleaning methods and the use of special equipment

• Removal and disposal procedures

• Proper use of personal protective equipment and personal hygiene techniques, and information on reporting procedures and compliance with relevant regulations
  
  

Target Audience:
Any person who engages in an asbestos project, but who does not engage in specific asbestos abatement related activities required to be performed by other licensed persons.

Basic Health and Safety

This course will train WVU employees how to correctly manage waste batteries and lamps.

Contents:

• Identifying Lamps and Batteries
• Handling Lamp and Batteries
• Storing Lamps and Batteries
• Labeling Lamps and Batteries
• Universal Waste versus Hazardous Waste
• Disposing of Lamps and Batteries

Target Audience:

This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who periodically must change lamps and batteries. 

Bloodborne Pathogens

Objective:  Upon completion of this class, participates will be able to explain the importance of using universal precautions and will be able to identify they types of necessary PPE.  They will also summarize the content listed below.

Contents:

• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard overview
• Epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases
• Modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens
• WVU Exposure Control Plan
• Tasks and activities that may cause exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• An explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and Personal Protective Equipment
• Information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of PPE
• An explanation of the basis for selection of PPE
• Hepatitis B vaccination information
• Information of the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials
• An explanation of the procedures to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available
• Information on the post exposure evaluation and follow-up that WVU is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident
• Emergency information
• Interactive questions and answers

This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who could be exposed to bloodborne pathogens as part of their job duties.

Chainsaws

Contents:

• Overview of the Chain Saw and safety features
• Chain Saw maintenance
• Applicable OSHA regulations
• Chain Saw injury locations
• PPE
• Fueling
• Starting the saw
• Chain saw operation
• Manual felling
• Limbing and bucking 

Target Audience:

It is intended for West Virginia University employees who operates a chain saw as part of their job duties.

Compressed Gases

Contents:

• OSHA’s Compressed gas standards
• Transporting compressed gas cylinders
• Storage of compressed gas cylinders
• Labeling of compressed gas cylinders
• Handling and use of compressed gas cylinders
• Cryogenic liquids

Target Audience:
This course is intended for any West Virginia University employee who will potentially be working with compressed gases.

Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) - Authorized Employees

Contents:
• Overview of the OSHA regulation
• Types of hazardous energy
• Written procedures of machinery and equipment
• Duties of authorized employees
• Proper lockout/tagout procedures
• Locks and tags
• Types of lockout equipment
• Employee notification
• Multiple workers
• Contractors
• Re-energizing equipment

Target Audience:
It is intended for West Virginia University employees who either perform repairs or maintain equipment.

Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) - Affected

Contents:
• Overview of the OSHA regulation
• Types of hazardous energy
• Written procedures of machinery and equipment
• Duties of affected employees
• Proper lockout/tagout procedures
• Locks and tags
• Employee notification
• Contractors

Target Audience:
It is intended for West Virginia University employees who are affected by the machinery and equipment being down for service.

Cranes: Overhead/Gantry

Contents:

• Overview of the OSHA regulation 1910.179
• Capacities of equipment and attachments
• Purpose, use and limitations of controls
• Daily Checks
• Start-up and shutdown procedures
• Emergency shutdown procedures
• General operating procedures
• Basic signaling procedures
• Hoisting equipment
• Inspections
• Maintenance

Target Audience:

It is intended for West Virginia University employees who uses overhead or gantry cranes as part of their job duties. 

Cushmans

Contents:

• Operator’s manual
• Differences between on-road vehicles and Cushmans
• Labels and warning
• Daily Inspections
• Starting and Driving Vehicle
• Fueling

Target Audience:
This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who operate Cushman vehicles as part of their job duties.

Driving Safety

Contents:

• Vehicle inspection
• Comfort
• Defensive driving
• Intersections
• Following distances
• Turning and passing
• Road hazards
• Weather conditions

Target Audience:
Employees who drive a state vehicle or operate a vehicle during working hours must take this course.

Drivers Safety Instructions

Electrical Safe Work Practices - Electricians

This course describes the vital steps that must be taken when working with electricity. The course participants will understand and be able to demonstrate the safe work practices that must be used when working with or around electricity.

Contents:

• OSHA’s Electrical Standards
• Nature of electrical accidents
• Electrical hazard recognition
• Protective measures
• Grounding
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
• Electrical shock
• Static electricity
• Electrical safe work practices
• Lockout/Tagout overview
• Arc Flash

This course is intended for experienced electricians who routinely work on electrical components.

Electrical Safe Work Practices - Non-Electricians

This course describes the vital steps that must be taken when working with electricity. The course participants will understand and be able to demonstrate the safe work practices that must be used when working with or around electricity.

Contents:

• Nature of electrical accidents
• Electrical hazard recognition
• Protective measures
• Grounding
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
• Safe work practices
• Cord and plug connected equipment

Target Audience:
This course is intended for any West Virginia University employee who works with electrical equipment and wants to know more about electrical safety.

Emergency Action Plans

This course provides basic information on WVU employee’s responsibilities during an emergency situation.

Contents:

• WVU’s Emergency Action Plan
• The importance of emergency response
• WVU employee’s role in an emergency
• Evacuation procedures
• Designated meeting areas
• Procedures for reporting an emergency
• Contact information
• WVU emergency flip chart

Target Audience:

This course is intended for all West Virginia University employees.

Ergonomics

This course gives basic knowledge of ergonomic principles. The participant will understand the importance of work space design and using the correct tools for a job. The will learn basic safety information that can be used to increase productivity and decrease the risk of personal injury.

Contents:
• What is ergonomics?
• Common types of injuries
• Proper work place design
• Ergonomic tools and equipment

Target Audience:
This course is intended any West Virginia University employee who has an interest in ergonomics.

Fall Protection- Competent Person

This course will give participants the information they will need in order to work safely from heights.

Contents:
• OSHA regulations
• Hazard Identification
• Written fall protection program
• Restraint systems
• Fall arrest systems
• Inspection and maintenance
• PPE

Target Audience:
This offering is intended for West Virginia University employees who must work from heights in order to perform their job duties.

Fall Protection- Worker

This course will give participants the information they will need in order to work safely from heights.

Contents:
• Pretest
• Conventional systems – guardrails, hole covers, safety nets, personal fall arrest systems
• Hazard Identification
• WVU Fall Protection Policy
• Restraint systems
• Personal fall arrest systems
• Inspection and maintenance of personal fall arrest systems
• Roof access
• Sloped roofs
• Flat roofs
• Skylights and smoke hatches
• Markings for roofs
• Fall protection project status
• Post test

Target Audience:
This offering is intended for West Virginia University employees who must work from heights in order to perform their job duties.

Fall Protection Awareness

This course will give participants an overview of OSHA’s fall protection regulations. They will understand that working from heights requires additional training and proper PPE.

Contents:
• Identify fall hazards
• Analyze fall hazards
• Preventing fall hazards
• Overview of OSHA regulations

Target Audience:
This offering is intended for West Virginia University employees who have the potential to be working from heights.

Fire Safety/Fire Extinguishers

This course shows participants how to protect themselves in the event of a fire. Participants will learn the risks associated with fire. They will also know the safe evacuation procedures that should be used when an emergency occurs. Participants will learn how to operate a fire extinguisher.

Contents:
• Basic fire safety
• The fire triangle
• How fire reacts
• Types of fires
• Sprinkler systems
• Fire extinguisher use

Target Audience:
This course is intended for all West Virginia University employees.

First Aid

This course gives information necessary to provide basic first aid training. The training is conducted by representatives from the American Heart Association. The course participants will demonstrate a practical knowledge of basic first aid. 

Contents:
• Bloodborne Pathogen Overview
• Cardiac Chain of Survival
• Soft tissue injuries
• Controlling bleeding
• Burns
• Muscular-skeletal injuries
• Sudden illness
• Heat/Cold related emergencies

Target Audience:
This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who want to learn basic first aid, CPR and AED techniques.

Flammable-Combustible Liquids

This course is designed to give the participants the necessary information to safely use, store and dispose of flammable or combustible liquids.

Contents:
• Regulations
• Definitions
• Flammable explosive limits
• Handling flammable and combustible liquids
• Storage of flammable and combustible liquids
• Disposal of flammable and combustible liquids

Target Audience:
This offering is intended for West Virginia University employees who are assigned to work with or around flammable or combustible liquids.

Gators/ATVs

This course describes safe and proper gator operating procedures and accident prevention skills.

Contents:

• Operator’s manual
• Labels and warning
• Daily inspection
• Starting and driving vehicle
• Operating on rough terrain
• Fueling
• Loading and unloading vehicle
• West Virginia Laws

Target Audience:
This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who operate gator vehicles as part of their job duties.

Hazard Communication

This course gives basic information regarding the chemicals employees will be using as part of their job duties. The course participants will be able to identify chemical labels and understand a material safety data sheet. They will know where to find the information pertaining to chemicals in the workplace and how to protect themselves from chemical hazards. 

Contents:
• The OSHA Hazard Communication standard
• Purpose and use of Safety Data Sheets
• Purpose and use of labels
• Pictograms
• Chemical characteristics
• Small spills
• Storage
• Personal protective equipment
• Protection from chemical hazards

Target Audience:
This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who are assigned to a work area where hazardous chemicals are present.

Hazard Communication and Laboratory Safety Instructions

Hazardous Materials Shipping by Ground (DOT):

This course will give the participants the information necessary to safety transport hazardous materials by roadway. Participants will learn how to correctly mark, label and pack hazardous materials for ground shipping.  The participant will also learn to fill out shipping papers.

This course is given in conjunction with hazardous materials shipping by air.

Contents:

• General awareness
• Hazard classifications
• Hazardous materials table
• Shipping papers
• Performance oriented packaging and closure
• Markings
• Labels
• Placarding
• Security awareness

Target Audience:

This offering is intended for West Virginia University employees who are responsible for shipping or receiving hazardous materials.

Hazardous Material Shipping (IATA)

Hearing Protection

This course describes the effects of noise on a person, types of hearing protection, and the purpose of audiometric testing. Upon the completion of the course, the participant will understand the necessity of wearing hearing protection in a loud environment. The learner will know how to properly care for and wear hearing protection. They will also understand the purpose for an annual audiogram.

Contents:
• Overview of the OSHA regulation
• The effects of noise on a person
• The purpose of hearing protectors
• The advantages, disadvantages and attenuation of various types of hearing protection
• Instruction of selection, fitting use and care of hearing protection
• The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedure

Target Audience:
This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who are exposed to an average of 85 dBA or more during their work shift.

Hot Works

This course describes the necessary measures and safety precautions that must be taken when engaged in Hot Works.

Contents:

• WVU’s Hot Work Program
• Hot Work Definitions
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Summary of NFPA 51B and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252 standards
• The Permit Authorizing Individual (PAI)
• Fire Watches
• Hot Work safe work practices
• Permanent Hot Work Operation Areas
• The Hot Work Permit
• Recordkeeping requirements

 Target Audience:

This course is intended for any West Virginia University employee who will be involved in hot works and their supervisor.  This includes brazing, riveting, flame cutting, cutting, grinding, soldering, welding, thawing pipes, torch applier roofing, and torch applied street symbols, cad welding, and any operation involving open flames, or heat and/or sparks.

Hot Works: Permit Authorizing Individual (PAI)

This course details the role and responsibilities of the Permit Authorizing Individual.

Contents:

• Overview of WVU’s Hot Work Program
• Area inspection process
• Hazard recognition and Control including:
• Safe equipment operations
• Control of combustibles
• Protection of area processes
• Duties of the PAI
• The Hot Work Permit
• Disabling and enabling fire alarm components

Target Audience:

This course is intended for any West Virginia University employee who will be designated as a Permit Authorizing Individual and their supervisor.

Laboratory Safety

The laboratory safety training will give the learner the basic information needed to safety work in a laboratory setting. The participant will understand safe laboratory protocols. They will know how to read an MSDS and label chemicals properly. The learner will also know how to work safety with lab hoods and store chemicals properly. 

Contents:
• Physical and health hazards of chemicals
• Safe work practices
• Emergency procedures
• Personal protective equipment
• Detecting the presence or release of a hazardous chemical
• Hoods and ventilation
• Gas cylinder use and storage
• Labeling and signage
• Small spill cleanup
• Chemical disposal procedures

Target Audience:
It is intended for West Virginia University employees who work in a laboratory setting.

Ladders

This course will inform the learner about the basic requirements of ladder safety. Safe work practices and OSHA regulations will be discussed.

Contents:
• Types of ladders
• Ladder inspection
• Ladder set up
• Climbing and standing
• Proper ladder use
• Care and storage
• Electrical Hazards
• Fall hazards

Target Audience:
This offering is intended for West Virginia University employees who use ladders as part of their job duties.

Lead Safety

This course describes the necessary measures and precautions that must be taken when working in an area where the potential for airborne lead exists.

Contents:

• OSHA’s Lead Standard and appendices
• The specific nature of the operations which could result in exposure to lead above the action level
• The purpose, proper selection, fitting, use, and limitations of respirators
• WVU Medical Monitoring Program overview
• Engineering controls
• Safe work practices
• Instructions to employees that chelating agents should not routinely be used to remove lead from their bodies and should not be used at all except under the direction of a licensed physician.

Lifting and Back Safety

This course gives basic knowledge of proper lifting techniques. The learner will understand basic safety information that can be used to increase productivity and reduce the risk of personal injury. 

Contents:
• Physiology of the back
• Back injury statistics
• Examples of poor lifting
• Proper lifting techniques

Target Audience:
This course is intended any West Virginia University employee who must lift or carry objects or has a concern regarding back safety.

Liquid Petroleum Gas

This course is designed to give the participants the necessary information to safely use, store and dispose of LP Gas.

Contents:
• Regulations
• Safe use practices
• Personal protective equipment
• Filling cylinders
• Storing cylinders
• Labeling
• Disposal

Target Audience:
This offering is intended for West Virginia University employees who use liquid petroleum gas as part of their job duties.

Machine Guarding

This course describes the different types of guards found on machinery and equipment at West Virginia University. The course participants will understand the importance of machine guards and know what to do if defective guards are found. 

Contents:
• The purpose of machine guards
• General requirements
• Hazardous motions and actions
• Safety considerations
• Types of machine guards
• Reporting procedures

Target Audience:
This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who use machinery and equipment which utilize machine guards as a means of user protection.

Medical Surveillance

This course describes how medical surveillance is conducted and why it is necessary.

Contents:

• WVU’s Medical Surveillance Program
• Why medical surveillance is needed
• How medical surveillance is conducted

Target Audience:

This course is intended for any West Virginia University employee who could be medically monitored due to exposure to a toxic substance or harmful physical agent.

Methamphetamine (Meth) Lab Awareness

This course gives basic information regarding the hazards present in a meth lab as well as common ways to identify the presence of a lab.

Contents:
• What is Methamphetamine or Meth?
• Effects of Meth
• Dangers of a Meth lab
• Recognizing signs of a Meth lab

Target Audience:
This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who are interested in learning about the dangers of a meth lab and how to detect one in the vicinity.

Mold Awareness

Permit-Required Confined Space - General Awareness

This course describes the measures and precautions that must be taken when working in areas around confined spaces.

Contents:

• Definition of a confined space
• Definition of a permit-required confined space
• History of standard
• Overview of regulation
• Responsibilities of bystanders

Target Audience:
This course is intended for any West Virginia University employee who will work near a confined space.

Permit-Required Confined Space - Instrumentation

This course details the proper methods to use and calibrate an air monitor designed for use in a confined space.

Contents:

• OSHA’s Permit-required confined space standard
• West Virginia University’s confined space policy
• Calibration of Air Monitor
• Reading an Air Monitor Display
• Proper usage of Air Monitor
• Limitations of Air Monitor
• Charging Air Monitor

Target Audience:
This course is intended for any West Virginia University employee who will be using an air monitor during a permit-confined space entry.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The course participants will know when it is necessary to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). They will also understand the limitations of the PPE. They will be able to properly don, doff, inspect and store their PPE. Many common types of PPE are examined in this course. Eye and face protection, heat protection, hand protection and foot protection are all discussed.

Contents:
• Overview of OSHA regulation
• When personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary
• What PPE is necessary
• How to properly don, doff, adjust and wear PPE
• The limitations of PPE
• The proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of PPE

Target Audience:
This course is intended for WVU employees who will need to wear some type of general personal protective equipment.

Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts): Formal Training (Classroom)

This course informs the learner about the safe operating procedures needed for using powered industrial trucks. Powered industrial trucks refer to fork trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and other specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motor or internal combustion engines.  The course participants will know safe operating procedures for powered industrial trucks.

Contents:

• General operating instructions, warning, and precautions;
• Differences between the truck and the automobile;
• Truck controls and instrumentation;
• Engine and motor operations;
• Steering and maneuvering;
• Visibility;
• For and attachment adaptation, operation and use limitations;
• Vehicle capacity;
• Vehicle stability;
• Vehicle inspection and maintenance;
• Refueling vehicles;
• Operating limitations; and
• Forklift safe work practices.

Target Audience:

This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who use any type of powered industrial truck as part of their job duties.

Power Tools

This course covers various types of powered tools being used at West Virginia University. Participants will learn the risks associated with using power tools. They will also know the safe operating procedures that should be used when operating power tools. 

Contents:
• The operator’s manual
• Tool safety features
• Tool inspection
• Personal protective equipment
• Safe tool use
• Basic electrical safety

Target Audience:
This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who use powered tools as part of their job activities.

Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts): Practical Training (Hands-On)

This course informs the learner about the safe operating procedures needed for using powered industrial trucks. Powered industrial trucks refer to fork trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and other specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motor or internal combustion engines. The course participants will know safe operating procedures for powered industrial trucks. Students will also be able to demonstrate safe driving techniques. 

Contents:

• Specific operating instructions, warning and precautions for the type of truck the operator will be authorized to operate;
• Specific truck controls and instrumentation for the type of truck the operator will be authorized to operate including where they are located, what they do, and how they work;
• Surface conditions where the vehicle will be operated
• Composition of loads to be carried and load stability;
• Load manipulation, stacking, and unstacking;
• Pedestrian traffic in areas where the vehicle will be operated;
• Hazardous locations where the vehicle will be operated;
• Ramps and other sloped surfaces that could affect the vehicle’s stability;
• Closed environments and other areas where insufficient ventilation or poor vehicle maintenance could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide or diesel exhaust;
• Other unique or potentially hazardous environmental conditions in the workplace that could affect safe operation; and
• Any other operating instructions, warning, or precautions listed in the operator’s manual for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate.
• Evaluation of Forklift Operator

Target Audience:
This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who use any type of powered industrial truck as part of their job duties.

Respirators: Mandatory Use

This course describes the benefits and limitations of respirators. Participants will understand why respirators are an effective method of protection against designated hazards when properly selected and worn.  Learners will understand that training, medical monitoring and fit testing are all parts of the respirator program.

Contents:

• WVU’s Respirator Program
• Respirator Definitions
• Types of respirators
• OSHA’s Respiratory Standard
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Why a respirator is necessary
• How improper fit, usage or maintenance con compromise the respirator
• Limitations and capabilities of the respirator
• How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations
• How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator
• Maintenance and storage of a respirator
• How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators.

Target Audience:

This course is intended for any West Virginia University employee who is required to use a respirator as part of their job duties.

Respirators: Voluntary Use

This course provides basic information on respirators.  Appendix D of the OSHA Respiratory protection standard is covered.

Contents:

• WVU’s Respirator Program
• OSHA’s Respiratory Standard Appendix D
• Read and obey all instructions provided my manufacture of respirator
• Choose respirators certified for use to protect against the contaminant of concern.
• Do not wear a respirator into atmospheres containing contaminants for which the respirator is not designed to protect against.
• Keep track of your respirator. 

  Target Audience:

This course is intended for any West Virginia University employee who voluntarily use a respirator when not required by WVU to do so.

Scaffolds

The scaffolding course will inform the learner about the basic requirements of scaffold safety. OSHA regulations are also discussed. The course participants will know appropriate scaffold construction methods. They will be able to ensure stable access to a scaffold and know the basic requirements of scaffold safety. 

Contents:
• Overview of the regulation
• Nature of the hazards
• Fall protection
• Electrical hazards
• Falling objects
• Types of scaffolds
• Maximum intended loads and load capacity
• Set up procedures
• Dismantling and moving the scaffold system

Target Audience:
This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who use scaffolds as part of their job duties.

Skid Steers (Bobcats)

This course describes safe and proper Skid Steer operating procedures and accident prevention skills.

Contents:

• Operator’s manual
• Labels and warning
• Daily inspection
• Starting and driving vehicle
• Operating on rough terrain
• Fueling
• Loading and unloading vehicle

Target Audience:
This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who operate skid steer vehicles as part of their job duties.

Slips, Trips, and Falls

Participants will learn the leading causes of slips, trips and falls and be able to identify actions that can be taken to reduce or mitigate incidents.

Objectives:  Class participants will be able to summarize the leading causes of slips, trips and falls and demonstrate steps that can prevent them from occurring.

Contents:

• Definitions
• Costs and number of incidents at WVU
• Causes of slips, trips and falls
• Identifying hazardous conditions
• Implementing corrective actions
• Risk factors
• Methods of prevention
• Safe walking practices
• Case studies

Target Audience:

This course is intended for all West Virginia University Employees.

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures

The Environmental Protection Agency’s SPCC rule contains oil pollution prevention and control regulations that focus on the prevention of oil spills, rather than subsequent clean ups. Regulations set down procedures, methods and equipment to be used to prevent oil spills that could reach navigable waters. Participants will understand the necessary information needed to use, clean up and dispose of oil products in a safe and environmentally correct manner. 

Contents:
• Understanding SPCC regulations and WVU’s plan
• Operating procedures that prevent oil spills
• Familiarity with control measures
• Familiarity with emergency response procedures
• Awareness of emergency response routes
• Reporting and record-keeping requirements

Target Audience:
This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who are responsible for using oil products.

Standard First Aid (CPR, First Aid and AED)

This course gives information necessary to provide basic first aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training. The training is conducted by representatives from the American Heart Association. The course participants will demonstrate a practical knowledge of basic first aid and CPR techniques. Students will also be able to properly use an External Automated Defibrillator (AED). 

Contents:
• Bloodborne Pathogen Overview
• Cardiac Chain of Survival
• First Aid basics
• Medical emergencies
• Injury emergencies
• Environmental emergencies
• Adult/Child CPR
• Adult/Child choking
• Adult/Child AED

Target Audience:
This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who want to learn basic first aid, CPR and AED techniques.

Stormwater

This course will educate participants on the general concepts of the WVU stormwater management program and pollution prevention.  Learners will understand the best management practices used to protect the environment from stormwater runoff.

Contents:

• Good Housekeeping and Spill Prevention
• Spill Control and Response
• Vehicle Fueling
• Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
• Vehicle and Equipment Washing
• Material Management
• Waste Management
• Municipal Facility Maintenance
• Parking Lots and Streets
• Storm Drain System Cleaning
• Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance
• Working Over or Near Surface Areas

Target Audience:
This course is intended for all West Virginia University employees.

Supervisor Safety

This course is designed to give FM supervisors basic safety information that can help increase productivity and decrease the risk of personal injury. Supervisors will learn to methods to create a safe work culture. 

Contents:
• Recordkeeping requirements
• Accident investigation
• Safety attitudes
• Emergency preparedness
• Training requirements
• PPE requirements
• Dealing with problem employees

Target Audience:
This offering is intended for Facilities Management supervisors.

Trenching/Shoring

This course explains the dangers involved during the trenching/shoring phase of a construction project. Safety techniques are described and the OSHA regulations are examined in detail.

Contents:
• How a trench collapses
• OSHA regulations
• The competent person
• Protective systems
• Soil classification
• Sloping
• Shoring
• Trench shields
• Specialty systems
• Safe Egress
• Hazardous atmospheres

Target Audience:
This course is intended for all employees who work on or around trenching/shoring projects.

Universal Waste

This course will train WVU employees how to correctly handle, collect, accumulate, contain, label, and dispose of universal waste. Employees will also know how to recognize universal waste and how to clean up small spills.

Contents:
• Identifying Universal Waste
• Collecting Hazardous Waste
• Handling Universal Waste
• Containers and Labels
• Accumulation Areas
• Waste Disposal
• Emergency Procedures

Target Audience:
This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who work with universal waste.

Welding

This course describes the necessary measures and safety precautions that must be taken when engaged in welding. Both oxy-acetylene and arc welding will be discussed.

Contents:

• OSHA’s Welding standards
• Oxy-acetylene welding
• Transporting and storing compressed gas cylinders
• Treatment of cylinders
• Gas Fuel and Oxygen manifolds
• Hoses and torches
• Regulators and gauges
• Oil and Grease Hazards
• Arc Welding
• Welding cables and connectors
• Ground returns and machine grounding
• Operating instructions
• Shielding
• PPE
• Welding Health Hazards

Target Audience:
This course is intended for any West Virginia University employee who will be involved in welding or brazing.