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Asbestos and Lead Management Instruction

 

Asbestos and Lead Management training is required for all maintenance and custodial staff throughout the UCB Campus towards meeting the EPA's worker protection legislation. The initial training lasts 2 hours and is in a seminar style with Audio Visual presentation. Some trades (such as Plumbers and Fitters) require an additional 14 hours of instruction and will therefore need to attend the follow-up Friday sessions.Questions related to Asbestos and Lead training can be fielded by calling the EH&S office, (303) 492-6025, or sending e-mail entitled 'Asb/Lead training' to EHS@colorado.edu.

Note: Spanish Language Classes are available upon request.

To schedule training or ask questions, call
the Asbestos / Lead Program at 303 492-6025
or send an e-mail entitled 'Asb/Lead training' to EHS@colorado.edu.
Note: Spanish Language Classes are available upon request.
Extended training (supplements the previous session) for special trades are available upon request.
Please call 303 492-6025 and ask for the Asbestos / Lead program manager

Web Based Training
CU Online - Login here for Asbestos Awareness, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management, and Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Annual Refresher

 

 


 

Emergency Management Training

The Emergency Management unit can provide training in emergency reporting, emergency response, and Incident Command System (ICS) tailored for your organization. The unit can also facilitate or conduct exercises or drills to practice organizational level plans.

Examples of training include:

  • Reporting and responding to emergencies for all employees. The mechanics of reporting an emergency on campus to include basic instructions for using the 9-1-1 system and a broad overview of how the Incident Command System is employed during campus emergencies. (ICS 100 level class.)
  • Incident Command System training for supervisors and managers. A more detailed explanation of the Incident Command System and how it is utilized during campus emergencies. (ICS 200 level class.)
  • Incident Command System training for directors and heads of departments. Explains the exact structure of the Incident Command System as applied to campus emergencies and specific roles performed by section, branch, unit and group/division personnel within the structure. (ICS 300 level class.)
  • Emergency Operations Center procedures. The role and possible organization of an emergency operations center.
  • Business continuity, business recovery, emergency and contingency planning. Discusses how to prepare these types of plan at organizational level, with examples and templates.
  • Exercises. Orientation, table top, functional or full scale exercises to test plans or procedures.

To schedule training, contact the Emergency Management Coordinator at 303 492-6025.


 

Haz Mat/Waste Management Generator Instruction

Annual instruction for all hazardous material/waste generators is required by UCB Chancellor's Policy and State regulations.
Hazardous waste generators should contact their Haz Waste Proctor or EH&S for training.
Training materials for proctors.

Proctors click here for the latest Haz Waste Training slide show.

 

Web based training is available at http://blackboard.cudenver.edu/ , where you can enroll in online hazard materials & waste management classes.

EH&S presents monthly training sessions that are open to all generators. Current training dates are listed below.

2008 Training Dates

Thursday, Jan 24th 2008, 10:00-11:15 AM
Tuesday, Feb 19th 2008, 2:00-3:15 PM
Thursday, Mar 20th 2008, 2:00-3:15 PM
Tuesday, Apr 22nd 2008, 10:00-11:15 AM
Thursday, May 8th 2008, 2:00-3:15 PM
Tuesday, June 17th 2008, 10:00-11:15 AM
Thursday, July 17th 2008, 2:00-3:15 PM
Tuesday, Aug 12th 2008, 10:00-11:15 AM
Thursday, Sept 18th 2008, 2:00-3:15 PM
Tuesday, Oct 21st 2008, 10:00-11:15 AM
Thursday, Nov 13th 2008, 2:00-3:15 PM

If you would like to register or have any questions,

please call 492-6025 or, if you prefer,

E-mail us.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTE REFRESHER

Annual refresher training (after the initial instruction) is a fast and simple process. Generators complete the refresher form, Proctors sign off and EH&S is sent a copy.

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Try our New Online Refresher Quiz.

 

Click here to download the Hazardous Materials/Waste Refresher

To download the initial test for laboratory staff click here.

To download the test for maintenance / trades personnel click here.


Radiation Safety Training

Radiation Safety Training information click here

The Health Physics Laboratory provides a variety of training by appointment. To schedule training please,

call (303) 492-6523, or Email us at hpl@colorado.edu.





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