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: $150.00

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: $295.00

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 2021 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.
Registration Price: Free

ONLINE TRAINING - CERT 2021 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 2021 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 - 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: $39.00

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 - 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 - 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