Safety Boot Camp

Description:

The Safety Boot Camp training covers potential hazards and safety protocols on campus. It aims to teach participants basic safety skills to help create a culture of safety.  The training consists of two sessions and participants are required to attend both sessions.

Safety topics at an awareness level include the following:

Session I

Campus Culture of Safety (Safety Moment), Emergency Response, Fire Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication, Emergency Shower & Eye Wash, Hazardous Materials (Compressed Gases, Flammable Liquids, Asbestos, Lead, Silica), Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Hand & Power Tool Safety, Electrical Safety, Ladder & Scaffold Safety.

Session II

Fall Protection Safety, Confined Spaces, Housekeeping (Slip, Trips & Falls), Hot Work Safety, Chain & Hoist Safety, Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) & Aerial Lift Safety, Lab Safety, Animal Safety, Winter Safety, Heat Stress, Vehicle & Driving Safety, Safe Lifting and Back Safety, Knife Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Audience

The training is for employees new to campus. For 2nd, 3rd and 12-hour shift employees, please discuss with your supervisor.

Format:
In person
Register:
https://www.talent.wisc.edu/Catalog/Default.aspx?CK=80512

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