Course Catalog

ONLINE TRAINING - 24 Hour Hazwoper Training

Our 24-Hour HAZWOPER course will teach you how to protect yourself and stay safe, even if you have limited exposure to these types of hazardous substances. Additionally, the course gives you a thorough understanding of OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3).
 
At the beginning of the course, there is a module that trains you on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) so that you understand OSHA's 2013 updates to the Hazardous Communication Standard.
 
Who should take this course:
 
You should take a HAZWOPER 24-Hour course if you work with or near hazardous materials under permissible exposure limits (PELs).  
 
If you work with hazardous materials that are at or above permissible exposure limits, you should take our 40-Hour HAZWOPER.
 
Please contact Rachel Brown, Program Manager 801-581-8042 to set up an appointment to schedule the hands-on portion to complete the full 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification.

Course Virtual Reality/WebGL Scenarios (Optional):

  1. Scenario 1: Hazwoper Drum ID (warehouse):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperWarehouseDrumID
  2. Scenario 2: Hazwoper Drum ID (construction):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperConstructionDrumID
  3. Scenario 3: Hazwoper Drum ID (field):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperFieldDrumID

Registration Price: $179.00

ONLINE TRAINING - 32 Hour HazWoper Hybrid Training

Our comprehensive 40-Hour HAZWOPER course is interactive (using 360 video and virtual reality practice scenarios) reviewing topics that relate to Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), including site characterization, hazardous chemicals, radiation hazards, personal protective equipment (PPE), and decontamination methods.

Who Needs HAZWOPER 40-Hour Training Online?

Our 40-Hour HAZWOPER online training is ideal if you are exposed (or potentially exposed) to hazardous waste and substances at work. Particularly, the training is a must if you're an emergency responder or you clean, store, dispose, or treat hazardous materials. Please contact racheltbrown@hsc.utah.edu to schedule the 8 hour hands on portion of the training.


Course Virtual Reality/WebGL Scenarios (Optional):

  1. Scenario 1: Hazwoper Drum ID (warehouse):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperWarehouseDrumID
  2. Scenario 2: Hazwoper Drum ID (construction):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperConstructionDrumID
  3. Scenario 3: Hazwoper Drum ID (field):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperFieldDrumID

Registration Price: $395.00

ONLINE TRAINING - Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

Business Continuity Planning, 32 hours, 3.0 CEU's

Business continuity planning helps you keep your doors open and reputation intact following any kind of disruption and strengthens operational efficiency and competitive advantage. 

This training is for any size business or any type of workplace (private, public, or non-profit). This is useful for anyone new to this, or for specific organization positions to help them see their role in continuity, and even for continuity / risk / resilience professionals, to educate or refresh and gain access to tools and resources. Units may be taken in any order and a unit completion certificate is provided at the end of each unit allowing position specific staff to learn content applicable to them.

This course covers the following topics: Creating a planning team, embedding continuity into the organizational culture, determining essential functions, Business Process Analysis (BPA), Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment (HVA), Business Impact Analysis (BIA), employee and family preparedness, supply chain resilience, crisis communications, succession planning and continuity of authority, alternate location planning, devolution planning, reconstitution planning, financial resilience, emergency supplies cache, vital records protection, cybersecurity planning, emergency response planning, active shooter preparedness planning, evacuation planning, reunification planning, shelter planning, training, testing, exercising and evaluating the plans, and neighbors helping neighbors / thinking beyond your boarders for whole community resilience. 


Registration Price: Free

ONLINE TRAINING - Business Safety and Success during the COVID 19 Pandemic - Employees

Staying healthy and safe begins with education and reliable information. This comprehensive training program delivers expert guidance from health professionals, human resource experts, education leaders, and industrial hygienists. Using a machine-learning software known as Adaptive 3.0, the program adapts to our individual learning style and behaviors, and allows us to choose how we learn best. Some of us prefer to learn by watching videos, and some by reading - with this training, we have the choice. Best of all, you can take this on any device, anywhere.

The course covers the basics on how to help prevent catching and spreading influenza, COVID-19, foodborne diseases, the real science behind masks, physical distancing, and other infection prevention tips. It also delivers guidance on employee rights and how we can make simple choices to stay healthier, safer, and more informed. Individuals who complete the course will earn 0.2 Continuing Education Units through the University of Utah. This program was funded in party by The National Institutes of Health and The U.S. Department of Commerce.


Click below to take the course evaluation surveys:
COVID -19: Live Safe. Work Safe. Pre-Course evaluation
COVID-19: Live Safe. Work Safe. Post-Course evaluation
Registration Price: Free

ONLINE TRAINING - Business Safety and Success during the COVID 19 Pandemic - Managers

Staying healthy and safe begins with education and reliable information. This comprehensive training program delivers expert guidance from health professionals, human resource experts, education leaders, and industrial hygienists. Using a machine-learning software known as Adaptive 3.0, the program adapts to our individual learning style and behaviors, and allows us to choose how we learn best. Some of us prefer to learn by watching videos, and some by reading - with this training, we have the choice. Best of all, you can take this on any device, anywhere.

The course covers the basics on how to help prevent catching and spreading influenza, COVID-19, foodborne diseases, the real science behind masks, physical distancing, and other infection prevention tips. It also delivers guidance on employee rights and how we can make simple choices to stay healthier, safer, and more informed. Individuals who complete the course will earn 0.2 Continuing Education Units through the University of Utah. This program was funded in party by The National Institutes of Health and The U.S. Department of Commerce.


Click below to take the course evaluation surveys:
COVID -19: Live Safe. Work Safe. Pre-Course evaluation
COVID-19: Live Safe. Work Safe. Post-Course evaluation
Registration Price: Free

ONLINE TRAINING - CERT 3.0 en

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, which allows them to focus on more complex tasks. Through CERT, the capabilities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters is built and enhanced.


Program Managers and Instructors— For a guide on how to administrate the hands-on portion with this delivery format:

https://medicine.utah.edu/rmcoeh/about-us/outreach/cert/program-manager-instructors.php



Students — To see what the hands-on, practical portion of your training looks like:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xYB5jiVp3BEOb6oOZ_iAtO1rA4QSuwrE/view?usp=sharing



To find your Nearest CERT Program to take the hands-on practical portion of your training:

http://bit.ly/findacert



For a backup link to the CERT Basic Training Participant Manual, visit

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KMZkAQTgKwoPO8fejfZjXrsE4qenZA7K/view?usp=sharing



You can take this course on desktop PC/Mac, mobile, and tablet devices at your own pace and convenience. This online course satisfies the lecture portion of CERT Basic Training. In order to receive a certificate of full course completion, you must also complete the hands-on, practical portion of the training provided by your local CERT program. Please contact onlinecert@utah.edu with additional questions or if you are experiencing technical issues with the course.


About MERIT Certificates

Accept through the app: app.merits.com

Lookup/access individual unit certificates: https://lookup.merits.com

Registration Price: Free

ONLINE TRAINING - CERT 3.0 es

El programa del Equipo Comunitario de Respuesta a Emergencias (CERT) educa a los voluntarios sobre la preparación ante desastres ante los peligros que pueden afectar su área y los capacita en habilidades básicas de respuesta ante desastres, como seguridad contra incendios, búsqueda y rescate ligero, organización de equipos y operaciones médicas en caso de desastre. El CERT ofrece un enfoque nacional consistente para la capacitación y organización de voluntarios en el que los respondedores profesionales pueden confiar durante situaciones de desastre, lo que les permite concentrarse en tareas más complejas. A través de CERT, se construyen y mejoran las capacidades para prepararse, responder y recuperarse de los desastres.


Para obtener un enlace de respaldo al Manual del participante de capacitación básica del CERT, visite https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2019.CERT_.Basic_.PM_.FINAL_.Spanish.508c.pdf
Registration Price: Free

ONLINE TRAINING - CERT 3.0 zh

社區急難應變小組(CERT)基本培訓

這個混合式培訓,乃是由美國CERT協會、猶他大學、猶他州急難管理處、加利福尼亞州州長緊急服務辦公室和Merit合作,通過加利福尼亞州LISTOS應急準備運動在加利福尼亞州提供。


Registration Price: Free

ONLINE TRAINING - Disaster Awareness

Disaster Awareness
Registration Price: Free

ONLINE TRAINING - Hazardous Materials Awareness Level Training

Participants will learn how to recognize a hazardous materials release and the risks involved. They will also learn how to identify the released material; how to use available resources, including the Emergency Response Guidebook; and how to notify the proper authorities in the event of a hazardous material emergency.

There are five modules in this course as follows:

  • Module 1

    What is HAZWPOER?
    Regulatory History
  • Module 2

    Understanding Hazardous Substances
    Definitions and Terminology
  • Module 3

    hazardous Substance Recognition
    Definitions and Terminology
  • Module 4

    Responding to Hazardous Substances
    Releases, Tools for a safe response
  • Module 5 Final Learning Assessment

    Confirm what you have learned

Course Virtual Reality/WebGL Scenarios (Optional):

  1. Scenario 1: Hazwoper Drum ID (warehouse):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperWarehouseDrumID
  2. Scenario 2: Hazwoper Drum ID (construction):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperConstructionDrumID
  3. Scenario 3: Hazwoper Drum ID (field):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperFieldDrumID

Registration Price: Free

ONLINE TRAINING - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Annual Refresher

The 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course satisfies OSHA's requirement for eight hours of annual HAZWOPER refresher training. This training is designed for workers and managers at hazardous waste operations who previously completed 40- or 24-hour HAZWOPER training.

The 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course will keep you up to date on a wide range of topics relevant to hazardous waste operations, including:

    • Decontamination
    • Toxicology
    • Levels of Protection
    • Detecting Hazardous Materials
    • Respirators
    • Site Safety Planning
    • Hazard Communication
    • Hazardous Waste

 

According to OSHA's HAZWOPER standard, workers and supervisors at hazardous waste operations must be trained on these topics annually to remain competent.


Course Virtual Reality/WebGL Scenarios (Optional):

  1. Scenario 1: Hazwoper Drum ID (warehouse):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperWarehouseDrumID
  2. Scenario 2: Hazwoper Drum ID (construction):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperConstructionDrumID
  3. Scenario 3: Hazwoper Drum ID (field):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperFieldDrumID

Registration Price: $49.00

ONLINE TRAINING - Hybrid HAZWOPER Train the Trainer (online part 1 of 2)

The course will provide a basic overview and understanding of the content of Hazwoper training courses including the 40-hour, 8-hour refresher and First Responder Operations level courses.  Students will gain enough knowledge to teach these courses with the appropriate level of preparation before each class.

The course will provide content to deliver the following learning objectives:

  • Provide an overview of the history of Hazwoper and the Safety and Environmental acts leading to the standard.
  • Establish an understanding of hazardous materials concepts principles and properties.
  • Create an understanding of the standards components and how each fits into the risk management process at a waste clean up or emergency response site.
  • Provide a solid understanding of the primary tools used to interpret and understand hazardous materials and how to use these tools during the assessment process.
  • Provide students with examples of practical scenarios that bring key course components together in a practical manner stressing teamwork, patience, resource use and a focus on investigative skills.
The training consists of 32 hours online/8 hours instructor led skills training -please contact racheltbrown@utah.edu to register for the skills portion.

 
Hazwoper Train the Trainer (8 hour skills registration): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5BR9TDB


Registration Price: $495.00

ONLINE TRAINING - Live Safe. Work Safe. COVID-19 Basics (Employees)

Staying healthy and safe begins with education and reliable information. This comprehensive training program delivers expert guidance from health professionals, human resource experts, education leaders, and industrial hygienists. Using a machine-learning software known as Adaptive 3.0, the program adapts to our individual learning style and behaviors, and allows us to choose how we learn best. Some of us prefer to learn by watching videos, and some by reading - with this training, we have the choice. Best of all, you can take this on any device, anywhere.

The course covers the basics on how to help prevent catching and spreading influenza, COVID-19, foodborne diseases, the real science behind masks, physical distancing, and other infection prevention tips. It also delivers guidance on employee rights and how we can make simple choices to stay healthier, safer, and more informed. Individuals who complete the course will earn 0.2 Continuing Education Units through the University of Utah. This program was funded in party by The National Institutes of Health and The U.S. Department of Commerce.


Click below to take the course evaluation surveys:
COVID -19: Live Safe. Work Safe. Pre-Course evaluation
COVID-19: Live Safe. Work Safe. Post-Course evaluation
Registration Price: Free

ONLINE TRAINING - My Virtual Safety Trainer (MVST) - Construction

Virtual Safety Trainer (MVST) for Construction offers a comprehensive collection of safety training course modules, aimed at assisting your organization in delivering engaging, informative, and enjoyable onboarding, refresher training, and upskilling programs. These interactive course modules utilize elements such as interactive e-learning, VR simulations, and gamified exercises to rejuvenate safety training efforts. Their purpose is to boost engagement and improve the retention of course content.
Registration Price: $69.00

ONLINE TRAINING - My Virtual Safety Trainer (MVST) - General Industry

Virtual Safety Trainer (MVST) for General Industry offers a comprehensive collection of safety training course modules, aimed at assisting your organization in delivering engaging, informative, and enjoyable onboarding, refresher training, and upskilling programs. These interactive course modules utilize elements such as interactive e-learning, VR simulations, and gamified exercises to rejuvenate safety training efforts. Their purpose is to boost engagement and improve the retention of course content.
Registration Price: $69.00

ONLINE TRAINING - Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness - NERP(v2)

Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness - NERP(v2)
Registration Price: Free

ONLINE TRAINING - Online HazMat

“Hazardous Materials Handling and Injury Prevention” for hazardous materials workers is FREE. It consists of four (4) modules of training for companies and individual workers.
 
This certificate program will train workers in the areas of:

Module 1 - Slips, Trips, and Falls

Module 2 - Low Back Pain Causes and Prevention

Module 3 - Safety for Workers in the General Industry

Module 4 - Chemical Hazards


Course Virtual Reality/WebGL Scenarios (Optional):

  1. Scenario 1: Hazwoper Drum ID (warehouse):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperWarehouseDrumID
  2. Scenario 2: Hazwoper Drum ID (construction):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperConstructionDrumID
  3. Scenario 3: Hazwoper Drum ID (field):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperFieldDrumID

Registration Price: Free

ONLINE TRAINING - Protecting Yourself from COVID 19 in the Workplace

Protecting Yourself from COVID 19 in the Workplace
Registration Price: Free

ONLINE TRAINING - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a pivotal U.S. law that empowers the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to oversee the entire lifecycle of hazardous waste. This comprehensive training module delves into the "cradle to grave" management of hazardous waste, covering its generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and final disposal. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the regulatory requirements and best practices to ensure environmental compliance and safety.

In addition to hazardous waste management, the course explores the RCRA framework for non-hazardous solid waste management, providing insights into sustainable waste practices. Designed for environmental professionals, compliance officers, and industry stakeholders, this course equips learners with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of waste management and contribute to environmental conservation efforts.

Upon completion, participants will be well-versed in the legal and operational aspects of RCRA, enabling them to implement effective waste management strategies and uphold the standards set by the EPA.

Registration Price: $79.00

ONLINE TRAINING - Spanish_Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Annual Refresher

The 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course satisfies OSHA's requirement for eight hours of annual HAZWOPER refresher training. This training is designed for workers and managers at hazardous waste operations who previously completed 40- or 24-hour HAZWOPER training.

The 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course will keep you up to date on a wide range of topics relevant to hazardous waste operations, including:

    • Decontamination
    • Toxicology
    • Levels of Protection
    • Detecting Hazardous Materials
    • Respirators
    • Site Safety Planning
    • Hazard Communication
    • Hazardous Waste

 

According to OSHA's HAZWOPER standard, workers and supervisors at hazardous waste operations must be trained on these topics annually to remain competent.


Course Virtual Reality/WebGL Scenarios (Optional):

  1. Scenario 1: Hazwoper Drum ID (warehouse):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperWarehouseDrumID
  2. Scenario 2: Hazwoper Drum ID (construction):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperConstructionDrumID
  3. Scenario 3: Hazwoper Drum ID (field):
    http://bit.ly/VirtualRealityHazwoperFieldDrumID

Registration Price: $39.00