Staff Development & Training: Staff Training
Environmental Health & Safety
To register for any of these training classes, contact Priscilla Sykes, ext 3057, sykesp@uncw.edu
CPR/AED/First Aid
Adult CPR; Automated External Defibrillator; and First Aid training are offered on a regular basis and on special requests. It is conducted as two sessions in one day and upon successful completion, participants are certified for Adult CPR/AED for one year and First Aid for three years through the American Red Cross.
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
| Date(s) | August 16 September 17 October 9 (Adult/Child) November 15 (Adult only) |
| Time(s) | 8:30 to 3:00 pm |
| Location | EH&S EOC, Hoggard Room 125 |
| Facilitator | Mike Seigh, EH&S |
| Cost | $40.00 |
Preparing for Emergencies
These classes are designed to help faculty and staff recognize, prevent and react to emergencies and make sure that departments have adequate plans in place in the event of an emergency. Topics will include the full active shooter training, as well as preparations and departmental and university planning for hurricanes, fires, tornados, medical emergencies, gas leaks and more. The sessions also will include training on the use of a new siren alert system.
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
| Date(s) | Upon Request |
| Time(s) | Upon Request |
| Location | EH&S EOC, Hoggard Room 125 |
| Facilitators | Stan Harts, EH&S James Watkins, University Police |
Storm Spotter
Become a certified National Weather Service Storm Spotter. The most important resource the National Weather Service has is citizens who can recognize threatening weather and relay the information. This training will teach you how to recognize severe weather such as tornados, thunderstorms, flooding, lightning, hail, and microbursts; know what weather phenomena needs to be reported; and how to relay the information to the National Weather Service. By taking this training you will also enhance UNCW's status as a StormReady university.
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
| Date(s) | September 12 |
| Time(s) | 5:30 - 7:00pm |
| Location | EH&S EOC, Hoggard Room 125 |
| Facilitators | Kevin Madsen, Emergency Management and National Weather Service |
Suspicious Package
Do you handle mail and packages for your department on a regular basis? If so, this essentialtraining will help you know how to identify suspicious packages, understand threats, protect yourself, and understand emergency procedures for suspicious packages on campus.
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
| Date(s) | Taught upon request |
| Time(s) | Taught upon request |
| Location | EH&S EOC, Hoggard Room 125 |
| Facilitators | EH&S, UNCW Police Dept. |
Rip Current Awareness
Come learn about an ocean hazard more deadly than sharks! Rip currents claim many lives each year. In this training you will learn what a rip current is, how to identify one, how rip currents are forecasted, and what to do if you find yourself caught in one. This is particularly valuable training for people new to the area who plan on becoming frequent beach goers, or for people who are interested in getting involved with rip current education programs.
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
| Date(s) | August 14 August 15 |
| Time(s) | 1:00 - 2:00 pm |
| Location | Fisher Student Center - Bald Head Island Room |
| Facilitators | Kevin Madsen, Emergency Management |
Bloodborne Pathogens - Preventing Disease Transmission
This certified training is designed to inform and protect workers at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus. Cases of occupational transmission are low and preventable. To maintain qualifications annual re-training is required.
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
| Date(s) & Times | August 21 9:00 -11:30 am September 20 9:00 - 11:30am October 17 2:30 - 5:00pm November 15 9:00am - 11:30am* (location change see below) |
| Location | EH&S EOC, Hoggard Room 125 *ONLY this section of the class will be at EH&S Conference Room |
| Facilitators | Contact George Accattato, EH&S, to renew |
| Cost | $10.00 or Refresher Class $3.00 |
Respiratory Protection
In certain situations employees may need to wear respiratory protection to perform their jobs safely. No employee may wear an air purifying respirator prior to enrollment in the program. This is the training component of the program, which also includes selection and fit testing of an appropriate respirator and an annual qualifying medical exam. Please bring your respirator to the class.
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
| Date(s) | September 25 October 24 November 12 |
| Time(s) | 10:00 - 11:00 am |
| Location | EH&S EOC, Hoggard Room 125 |
| Facilitators | Deb Tew, EH&S |
Laboratory Workers Radiation Safety
NC Radiation Protection Agency required training for faculty and/or staff who utilizes radioactive materials, radiation or X-rays in their work. The 4-hour course covers basic awareness through ‘occupational radiation worker’ levels. Course content includes signage, radiation basics, health physics practices, disposal, exposure monitoring, etc. To maintain qualifications bi-annual, re-training required. Contact George Accattato if you need to renew. **This training requirement may be waived by UNCW Environmental Health & Safety Department based upon presentation of prior experience.
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
| Date(s) | Taught upon request |
| Time(s) | Taught upon request |
| Location | EH&S EOC, Hoggard Room 125 |
| Facilitators | George Accattato, EH&S |
Radiation Safety Awareness (15A NCAC 11)
NC Radiation Protection Agency required training for anyone working in university laboratories where radioactive materials, radiation or X-rays are being used. The 2 hour course content includes signage, basic health physics principals, radiation risks, exposure limits, etc. This training is required for anyone who will work in radioactive materials or X-ray use areas unless formally waived by UNCW Environmental Health & Safety Department.
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
| Date(s) | Taught upon request |
| Time(s) | Taught upon request (2 hour class) |
| Location | EH&S EOC, Hoggard Room 125 |
| Facilitators | George Accattato, EH&S |
Laboratory Safety Awareness
The class addresses basic laboratory safety concepts for those who enter laboratories to perform maintenance, housekeeping and other support functions. This class describes warning signs, emergency procedures and general awareness principles.
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
| Date(s) | Taught upon request |
| Time(s) | Taught upon request (2 hour class) |
| Location | EH&S EOC, Hoggard Room 125 |
| Facilitators | Deb Tew/George Accattato, EH&S |
Laboratory Safety
Covers policies and practical information for all employees and students engaged in the laboratory use of hazardous materials including Radiation Awareness. Training topics include descriptions of chemical and other hazards in the workplace, basic toxicology, exposure prevention and detection, and laboratory waste disposal. Required training is provided to faculty, staff teaching assistants and laboratory technicians. Taught in conjunction with the Formaldehyde class (below). Students are encouraged to attend.
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
| Date(s) & Times | August 29 1:30 - 3:00pm November 27 10:00 - 11:30am |
| Location | EH&S EOC, Hoggard Room 125 |
| Facilitators | Deb Tew/George Accattato, EH&S |
Formaldehyde
Required training for anyone who works in a lab that utilizes formaldehyde. Covers the OSHA standard including signage, handling, ventilation, PPE and disposal. Taught in conjunction with the Lab Safety class (above). Students are encouraged to attend.
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
| Date(s) & Times | August 3:00 - 3:30pm November 11:30 - 12:00pm |
| Location | EH&S EOC, Hoggard Room 125 |
| Facilitators | Deb Tew, EH&S |
Portable Fire Extinguisher
This session focuses on the various types of extinguishers used on campus and the pros and cons of each type. Proper operation of extinguishers and the types of fires they are best suited for will be discussed and demonstrated.
Classes can be conducted at your departmental staff meeting upon request.
| Date(s) & Times | September 17 9:00 - 11:00am October 16 1:00 - 3:00pm November 14 1:00 - 3:00pm |
| Location | EH&S Conference Room, EH&S Building |
| Facilitators | Danny Edens, EH&S |
Industrial Low-Lift Trucks/Forklift
This training is designed to help employees understand the main hazards of industrial trucks, general safety principles for all kinds of hand trucks and special rules for using two-wheeled hand trucks, four-wheeled hand trucks, pallet movers and powered hand trucks. Powered industrial trucks to include forklifts, platform lift trucks and other specialized industrial trucks powered by internal combustion engines may only be used by trained authorized operators. Training includes classroom time and a practiced skills evaluation. Three year certification issued.
Classes available for four or more participants upon request.
| Date(s) & Times | September 19 8:00 - 11:00am October 9 1:00 - 4:00pm November 9 1:00 - 4:00pm |
| Location | EH&S Conference Room, EH&S Building |
| Facilitators | Danny Edens, EH&S |
| Cost | $15.00 |
Hazard Communication
Provides employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of initial assignment and whenever a new physical or health hazard, the employees have not been previously trained on, is introduced into their work area. Training will enable employees to obtain the necessary information off of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Classes can be conducted at your departmental staff meeting upon request.
| Date(s) & Times | September 24 10:00 - 11:30am November 13 2:00 - 3:30pm |
| Location | EH&S EOC, Hoggard Room 125 |
| Facilitators | Stan Harts, EH&S |
Back Injury Prevention
Back injures and slips, trips and falls cost UNCW more than any other type of accident. This training consists of two American Red Cross courses that cover the following. Back injury prevention covers the causes of their back pain and learn how posture, stretching and safe lifting skills can reduce the risk of injury.
Classes can be conducted at your departmental staff meeting upon request.
| Date(s) | Taught upon request |
| Time(s) | Taught upon request (1 hour class) |
| Location | EH&S EOC, Hoggard Room 125 |
| Facilitators | Stan Harts, David Todd |
| Cost | $5.00 (or less for larger groups) |
Slip/Trip/Fall
Back injures and slips, trips and falls cost UNCW more than any other type of accident. This training consists of two American Red Cross courses that cover the following. Slips, trips and falls, include the causes of accidents and their remedies including practical advice on shoe selection, ladder safety and injury prevention programs.
Classes can be conducted at your departmental staff meeting upon request.
| Date(s) | Taught upon request |
| Time(s) | Taught upon request (1 hour class) |
| Location | EH&S EOC, Hoggard Room 125 |
| Facilitators | Stan Harts, David Todd |
| Cost | $5.00 (or less for larger groups) |
Aerial Lift Training
This training is designed to help employees understand the main hazards of aerial lifts, general safety principles for all kinds of aerial lifts and special rules for using aerial lifts. Training will include scissor lifts, lift trucks, towable lifts, man lifts and other aerial lifts that shall only be used by trained authorized operators. Training includes classroom time and a practiced skills evaluation.
Classes are available for five or more participants upon request.
| Date(s) & Times | August 23 1:30 - 5:30pm –Approx date for campus life students September 6 9:30 - 2:30pm October 10 9:30 - 2:30pm November 8 9:30 - 2:30pm (weather permitting) |
| Location | EH&S Conference Room, EH&S Building |
| Facilitators | David Todd, EH&S |
Golf/Utility Cart Operator Training
Training is for students, faculty or staff whose work/ duties include the use of a golf/ utility cart. This training is designed to help participants understand the main hazards of golf/ utility cart operation as well as safety precautions associated with golf/ utility cart use.
| Date(s) | On demand |
| Location | Online: Please contact facilitators for more information |
| Facilitators | Pam Elliott, IRM or David Todd, EH&S |
OSHA 10-Hour Occupational Safety & Health Course - General Industry
The 10-Hour course was designed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as an overview to health and safety topics in the workplace. This course includes core classes on general safety and electives that are chosen to address hazards specific to the participants’ work areas. Upon completion, participants earn a certification card issued by the North Carolina Department of Labor. The course is usually taught in 2-hour blocks over a period of 5 weeks.
| Date(s) | On Demand for six (6) or more participants |
| Location | Hoggard Hall, Room 125 |
| Facilitators | Deb Tew, EH&S and other EH&S Staff |
| Cost | FREE! BARGAIN! |
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