Courses

Participants will attend sessions in different language groups and watch 9 Custodial Training Manual videos. After the video sessions, each supervisor will go over hands-on training with employees.

The class will cover:

1. Waste Removal
2. Restroom Cleaning including Restocking Dispensers
3. Lab Cleaning
4. General Area Cleaning including Spot Washing and Hand Dusting
5. Locker Room & Shower Cleaning
6. Dust/Wet Mopping
7. Vacuum Cleaning
8. Chalkboard Cleaning
9. Classroom Cleaning

Languages: Each video module will be translated into Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan and Chinese in the future.

Format: All modules are available through Learn@UW, login with your NetID to access videos.

After watching Custodial Training videos in classroom training, each crew supervisor or lead custodian will go over hands-on training with employees referencing 10 Custodial Training Manuals in print versions.

• Supervisors will use the checklists and Matrix to track employee’s training record.

Languages: Each module will be translated into Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan and Chinese in the future.

• All 2nd shift crew supervisors will group up employees who need language support from Cultural Linguistics Services for hands-on training sessions.
• Gather group of 5 employees within own crew or neighboring crews to get the best use of CLS resources.
• E-mail Carmen Romero to request language support services for hands-on training.

Format: All modules are available through Learn@UW, login with your NetID to access.

Additional Notes:

• All new incoming employees will go through custodial training (classroom) during the first week of their employment.
• For hands-on training in English, lead custodian or crew supervisor will coach new employees.
• For hands-on training in Spanish, Hmong or Tibetan, coordinate with other crews to group up employees needing same languages before requesting and scheduling services from CLS.
• We may not always have a group of 5 new hires that all speak the same language.
• E-mail Carmen Romero to request language support services for hands-on training

Anyone who is new to Facilities Planning & Management should attend the FP&M New Employee Orientation (NEO) within the first six months.
• Participants gain FP&M specific information.
•This workshop provides support, helpful resources and networking opportunities for new employees.
•Topics include benefits of knowing the work rules, harassment and other important employment policies, respect in the workplace as well as FP&M Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles.

FP&M New Employee Orientation sessions are offered quarterly.

For Day Shift Staff

Dates: February 2, 2016 (Tuesday) and May 3, 2016 (Tuesday)

Time: 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Union South (1308 West Dayton Street), check the digital screen known as “Today In The Union (T.I.T.U.)” for exact meeting location
• Walk
•Bus – take the free campus 80 bus
•Bike – bike stalls are outside of Union South
•Carpool
•Parking – Located underground beneath Union South. Enter on Dayton Street. A half-day permit costs $7. Get a ticket as you enter and pay on your way out.

For Night Shift Staff

Dates: February 11, 2016 (Thursday), May 5, 2016 (Thursday), August 11, 2016 (Thursday), November 17, 2016 (Thursday)

Time: 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Location: Vet Med Building, Room 2350 (2015 Linden Drive)

Registration

This is a mandatory workshop; therefore, FP&M Training Office will contact you and your supervisor directly about enrollment. There is no need to fill out any forms. For more information, please feel free to call 263-3049 or 262-8419.

This training is intended for custodial employees who are new to Facilities Planning & Management, Physical Plant Custodial Services.

1. Watch the following 2-part series online through Learn@UW, login with your NetID to access videos.
2. Complete a Safety Orientation Checklist for Custodial Staff.
3. Submit the checklist to the Custodial Training Supervisor.
4. Send the original copy to Custodial Services Office (45 North Charter Street).

Part 1 + Back Safety Videos (snow removal • material distribution • waste removal)
Part 2

Date: This course should be taken during the first week of employment.

Location: Veterinary Medicine Building (map)

Part 1 Presentation Topics

Being Safety Conscious
Emergency Action
Slip, Trip, and Fall
Ladder Safety
Electrical Safety

Part 2 Presentation Topics

Bloodborne Pathogens
Trash Handling
Lab Cleaning
Hazard Communication
Asbestos Awareness

This training is intended for Physical Plant employees who are new to Facilities Planning & Management.
1.Review the “Really Handy Guide to Occupational Health & Safety at UW-Madison” booklet with Workplace Safety Specialist.
2.Watch some parts of the following 3-part series online (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
3.Complete a Safety Orientation Checklist for Physical Plant Staff
4.Submit the checklist to Workplace Safety Specialist staff at the end of the session
5.The checklist will be filed in the employee’s Personnel-File

Date: 2nd Friday of each month

Time: 8:00 am to 9:30 am

Location: Safety Building, Room 262 (2nd floor conference room)

General Safety Topics
•Your Rights to a Healthy and Safe Workplace
•Job Health and Safetyis a Shared Responsibility
•Workplace Health or Safety Concerns
•Work-Related Illness or Injury
•Common Injuries at UW-Madison
•Emergency Procedures
•Activation of Building Fire Alarm Systems
•Winter Safety
•General Housekeeping
•Electrical Safety
•Fire Safety
•Hazardous Chemicals
•Ergonomics
•Safety Message Signal Words

Special Safety Topics
•Animals
•Asbestos
•Biosafety in Biological Research Labs
•Bloodborne Pathogens
•Chemical Exposures
•Confined Spaces
•Eyewash and Safety Showers
•Fall Protection
•Hazardous Waste
•Holiday Decorations
•Indoor Air Quality
•Laboratory Safety
•Ladder Safety
•Lake Safety
•Lead
•Mold in Indoor Environments
•Noise
•Occupational Medicine
•Outdoor Work
•Personal Protective Equipment
•Pesticide Use or Exposure
•Radioactive Materials Laboratories
•Reproductive Hazards
•Respiratory Protection
•Scissor Lifts, Genie Lifts
•Vehicle Use and Operation
•Welding / Hot Work

This training is intended for anyone who does not perform abatement tasks but occasionally works around asbestos. It is helpful for building managers and construction representatives and is also great for employees from shops and units such as Carpenter, Custodial, Electric, Garage, Locksmith, Machine, Maintenance Mechanic, Mason, Paint, Plumbing, Power Plant, Sheetmetal, and Steamfitter.

After this 2-hour course, participants will be able to…

• Describe what asbestos is.
• Differentiate “friable” asbestos and “non-friable” asbestos.
• Identify possible building materials containing asbestos.
• List potential health effects.
• Outline procedures for controlling & reporting asbestos exposure.
• Gain asbestos contact information.

For Schedule and Registration, Contact:

Heidel, Chris
Abatement Coordinator
cheidel@fpm.wisc.edu
608/265-5523

Higby, Brian
Environmental Health Specialist; Abatement
bhigby@fpm.wisc.edu
608/890-1363

Does your job require you to perform asbestos abatement or inspection? Then you need proper training from an accredited training provider.  After training, you will be certified through Wisconsin Department of Health Services.  All asbestos certifications require annual refresher training.

2016 Schedule

Asbestos Supervisor Refresher
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: 741 Lois Drive Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (Dane County Midwest Certified Training)
Date:  January 20, 2016 (Wednesday) or September 28, 2016 (Wednesday)

Asbestos Inspector Refresher
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: 741 Lois Drive Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (Dane County Midwest Certified Training)
Date: February 16, 2016 (Tuesday) or September 29, 2016 (Thursday)

Asbestos Exterior Supervisor Refresher
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: 741 Lois Drive Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (Dane County Midwest Certified Training)
Date: September 29, 2016 (Thursday)

Registration

Select the appropriate date and fill out an FP&M Request Form.

• Before Class: Bring TWO forms of identification to the class (one of these must be a picture ID).  Arrange your work schedule and transportation needs.
• During Class: There will be a 30-minute lunch break.
• After Class: FP&M Training Office will process forms to obtain certifications from Department of Health Services (DHS).  New certification card from DHS will be given to supervisors for distribution to employees.
• Accredited Asbestos Training Providers: A list of area training providers from DHS

Are you interested in taking a CPR class and learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?  This 3-hour course teaches individuals how to perform CPR on the adult and how to use an AED machine.  The class includes information on recognition and management of heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke, and choking in adults. Additionally, you will learn the use of barrier devices and relief of an obstructed airway (choking).  Skills testing included. This two-year certification is through the American Heart Association.

Morning Session

Dates: January 21, 2016 (Thursday) and October 19, 2016 (Wednesday)

Time: 8:30 am – 11:00 am

Location: TBD

Cost: Approx. $60/person

Afternoon Session

Dates: July 19, 2016 (Tuesday)

Time: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: TBD

Cost: Approx. $60/person

Before Class

• Participants will receive a confirmation letter and textbok approximately two weeks prior to class.  Please review this material in advance.
• We recommend that participants wear comfortable attire. Part of the class requires people to be on their knees doing hands-on practice.
• Please arrive 10-15 minutes early.

After Class

This OSHA recognized course combines basic first aid procedures without adult CPR.  It is intended for individuals who respond to emergency situations in the workplace or community. Individuals are taught general principles of first aid and handling of medical, injury and environmental emergencies.  This two-year certification is issued upon successful completion through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Date: April 19, 2016

Time: 8:00 am – 11:30 am

Location: TBD

Cost: Approx. $60/person

Before Class:

• Participants will receive a confirmation letter and textbook approximately two weeks prior to class.  Please review this material in advance.
• We recommend that participants wear comfortable attire. Part of the class requires people to be on their knees doing hands-on practice.
• Please arrive 10-15 minutes early.

Overtime:

The initial forklift training is offered to employees who…

• have no prior forklift driving experience
• do not have a certification wallet card from UW-Madison

The initial training is a 2-part comprehensive course.  There is a 3-hour classroom session and a 30 to 60-minute hands-on session. The amount of time for the hands-on session depends on your experience.  All participants must complete both sessions.  Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certification wallet card and a training certificate.

Register:

We only allow 10 participants; therefore, space is VERY limited.  Complete and submit an FP&M Request Form to your supervisor for approval.

The refresher forklift training is offered to employees who…

• took the initial training from UW-Madison 3 years ago
• had a forklift accident or near-miss incident
• has been observed to drive forklift in an unsafe manner
• has been assigned to drive a different type of forklift
• will be driving forklift in different workplace conditions than before

This 45-minute refresher training is designed to stay OSHA compliant.  There is a short discussion of safety regulations and a hands-on evaluation.  OSHA requires that forklift drivers receive periodic refresher training where each driver’s performance must be evaluated at least once every three years.

Registration:

Space is limited.  Call 263-3049 or 262-8419 to reserve your 45-minute training session.  Then complete and submit an FP&M Request Form to your supervisor for approval.

This training is intended for anyone who conducts or coordinates facility maintenance or remodeling(other than people who conduct actual lead abatement or remediation).

It is helpful for building managers and construction representatives and is also great for employees from shops and units such as Carpenter, Custodial, Electric, Garage, Locksmith, Machine, Maintenance Mechanic, Mason, Paint, Plumbing, Power Plant, Sheetmetal, and Steamfitter.

After the course, participants will be able to…

• Describe what Lead is, where it comes from, its properties, and its historical perspectives.
• Identify common materials that may contain lead or lead compounds.
• List potential exposure routes and health effects.
• Outline methods for controlling & reporting lead exposure.
• Identify the agencies and laws which regulate lead.
• Understand basic methods used to quantify lead in different matrixes.
• Gain information on who to contact with various lead related concerns.

For Schedule and Registration, Contact:

Heidel, Chris
Abatement Coordinator
cheidel@fpm.wisc.edu
608/265-5523

Higby, Brian
Environmental Health Specialist; Abatement
bhigby@fpm.wisc.edu
608/890-1363

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 OR Thursday, March 5, 2015

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Dane County Midwest Certified Training, Inc., Sun Prairie

Registration:

Select the appropriate date and fill out an FP&M Request Form.

• Before Class: Bring TWO forms of identification to the class (one of these must be a picture ID). Arrange your work schedule and transportation needs.
• During Class: There will be a 30-minute lunch break.
• After Class: FP&M Training Office will process forms to obtain certifications from Department of Health Services (DHS).  The new certification card from DHS will be hand delivered to each employee’s supervisor by FP&M Training staff.
• Training Provider: Milwaukee Lead & Asbestos Information Center (MLAIC) or Good Armstrong Training & Consulting
• Certification Provider: State of WI Department of Health Services

Workplace English Language Learning (ELL) classes are taught in the workplace during work time. The goal of Workplace English instruction is to support the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills improvement of employees so they may perform with greater success on the job and feel more confident and comfortable in their work and daily lives. These skills foster effective communication between employees and supervisors.

ELL instructional services are provided by Brenda Ferreira and Jennifer Sell, ELL Training Officers with Cultural Linguistic Services in the Office of Human Resource Development. Areas of instruction include speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation.

Workplace English courses are customized to meet the needs and interests of individual department managers and employees. When possible, ELL Training Officers conduct job task analyses to determine the specific language needed to succeed in a given job. This can include job shadowing, vocabulary inventories and collection of photos and written materials used on the job (manuals, job descriptions, safety notices, and memos).

The six general categories for English language training include:

• Social Interactions
• Workplace Interactionsimage student studying
• Talking about Work
• Workplace Safety
• Human Resources Topics
• Workplace Culture Topics

Who Participates?

The ELL classes are designed for FP&M Physical Plant custodial employees who have limited English proficiency and who have passed probation. These one-hour ELL classes are held twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The number of participants ranges from 20-25 per class.

The ‘2-employees-per-crew-per-class’ Rule: Physical Plant custodians clean over 200 campus buildings everyday. In order to balance ELL classes and daily custodial operations, no more than two employees are gone from each crew simultaneously.

Employees in English Proficient (EP) positions are not eligible to attend these classes during work time.

Cultural Linguistic Services also offers other learning opportunities open to all employees of UW-Madison. Available services include the Employee Learning Center, a drop-in learning lab where employees can work on individual learning goals:

• Reading Writing Skills
• Computer Skills
• Citizenship Exam Preparation
• Basic Math Skills
• GED/HSED (High School Diploma) Support
• English Listening Comprehension, Pronunciation and Conversation Skills
• Workplace and Research Vocabulary

Hours & Location:

Tuesdays 7:00 – 9:00 AM
Wednesdays 3:00 – 5:00 PM
21 North Park Street (Room 7045 – Take the elevator to the 7th floor)

Contact:

_________ (Spanish & English) 608-
_________ (Spanish & English) 608-265-0838
_________ (Spanish & English) 608-263-4180
Jzong Thao (Hmong & English) 608-265-2217
_________ (English) 608-265-2056
Jennifer Sell (English) 608-265-6651
Yangbum Gyal (Tibetan & English) 608-890-2545

This FREE 7-session series is designed for employees who direct the work of others (without supervisor title) or supervise student employees. The series is also great for people who would like skills to prepare for a supervisory position. If you are not ready to commit to a 7-session series, start small. Take our “FP&M Proactive Communication (1) and (2).”

• Participants practice interpersonal communication and coaching skills in bringing employee engagement and inclusion into daily operations.
• These are important skills that support one of FP&M’s core values to be ‘people-centered.’
• Series led by Shoko Miyagi, Training Officer for Facilities Planning & Management. Shoko had co-facilitated this series for 7 years with Mary Hoddy, now emeritus Staff Education Director from Wisconsin Union. The series was previously called “Sometimes & Aspiring Supervisor Series (SASS)” and was offered through Office of Human Resource Development.

Is the series a good fit for me?

Please consider the following characteristics of our class and decide if you like to learn this way.

• I like to read short articles and apply what I learned to my work. (This is a good fit. We have short articles between each class.)
• I like to proactively find ways to fix problems in the workplace rather than complain about them. (This is a good fit. Each week you will apply something you learned to your workplace.)
• I like to check my emails during meetings and workshops. (This might NOT be a good fit for you. You might prefer to read a book about supervision or take free online courses through OHRD.)
• I like to discuss different options for how to resolve issues in my workplace. (This is a good fit. We don’t provide answers but we’ll provide you with ideas to try.)
• I am willing to practice skills such as asking open-ended questions in class. (This is a good fit for you. Every week we practice new skills during class.)

Registration:

Space is limited. If you are interested, select the appropriate date and fill out an FP&M Request Form.

Dates:

FP&M Aspiring Supervisor Training (AST) series are offered during spring, summer and fall. Choose one series that works best with your schedule.

If the director of your department assigns you to be part of the COOP implementation team, do the following:

1. Become familiar with COOP acronyms.
2. Refer to the FP&M COOP Overview Slideshow (PDF)
3. Attend the COOP training + tabletop exercises throughout the year.
4. Follow the instructions on how/where to access the COOP information.

ACRONYMS

There are countless acronyms you may encounter. For the purpose of COOP tabletop exercises, remember the following acronyms:

1. COOP = Continuity of Operations Plan
2. EMT = Executive Management Team
3. CIC = COOP Incident Commander
4. IRT = Incident Response Team

Before jumping into conflict resolution, we clarify connection to our mission – why our units exist, why we matter.

• We compare organizational needs of our units and departments.
• We also review FP&M’s Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Registration:

Upcoming training dates are listed below.  Select when you want to take this workshop and fill out a FP&M Request Form.

Dates and Times:

• February 4, 2015; 9:15 – 11:00 am; WARF Bldg. (Room 1420)
• October 7, 2015; 1:45 – 3:30 pm; Union South (Industry)

• We practice step-by-step techniques to change how we talk and reshape how we think: moving away from blame and consider universal needs around the issue or conflict.
• We practice ways to choose what to say that increases the odds of being fully heard.

Registration:

Upcoming training dates are listed below.  Select when you want to take this training and fill out an FP&M Request Form

Dates and Times:

• February 11, 2015; 9:15 – 11:00 am; WARF Bldg., (Room 1420)
• October 14, 2015; 1:45 – 3:30 pm; Union South (Industry)