Maintenance Environment Training Courses

Facilities Operations, Athletic Facilities, Maintenance Mechanic, Locksmith, Electrician, Plumbers, HVAC, IT Telecom, Automotive Mechanic, Staff, Students, Managers and other employees exposed to Maintenance hazards must complete the list of training courses.   If you need additional training assigned based on specific job tasks, please complete the training request form.

Training CourseCourse DescriptionTime / FrequencyDelivery Method
New Employee Safety OrientationThe New Employee Safety Orientation course will provide an introduction to UNC Charlotte’s EHS program, general compliance requirements and injury prevention resources.1 Hour

Initial 
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Back Safety and Injury Prevention 2.0In this course, you will learn to identify job-specific hazards that contribute to preventable back injuries, select attributes of a proper posture, identify ways to minimize back injuries, and examples of controls for preventing back injuries.15 Minutes

Initial
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Building Emergency EvacuationThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require employers to develop emergency evacuation plans and train employees. This self-study course will provide directions for the safe evacuation of University buildings and safe assembly points.30 Minutes 

Initial and Annual 
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Fire Safety and Prevention 2.0In this course, you will learn to identify characteristics of fire, recognize ways to prevent workplace fires, Identify how to respond to fire emergencies, and recognize how to select and use a fire extinguisher.  EHS will notify personnel if their job requires annual hands-on classroom fire extinguisher training.15 Minutes

Initial and Annual
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Slips, Trips and Falls 2.0In this course, you will learn to identify fall hazard conditions in the workplace, identify ways to minimize walkway hazards, identify ways to prevent injuries on stairs, identify safe practices for ladder use and use the 4-to-1 rule to determine safe ladder placement.15 Minutes

Initial
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Asbestos AwarenessThis course is designed to familiarize employees with health hazards associated with exposure to asbestos.  It will also address where asbestos is found, how it can potentially affect you and what you need to do to protect yourself from exposure.45 Minutes

Initial and Annual
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Hazard Communication: An Employee’s Right to Understand 2.0In this course, you will learn routes of chemical entry, categories of chemical hazards, warning labels, safety data sheets, and control methods.30 Minutes

Initial
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2.0This course will describe the proper use of the various types of PPE commonly found in general industry, identify the level of protection that a user is provided when wearing specific types of PPE, and discuss the general maintenance and care techniques used for various types of PPE.1 Hour

Initial
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additional REQUIRED BASED ON SPECIFIC JOB TASK

Training CourseCourse DescriptionTime / FrequencyDelivery Method
Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness 2.0In this course, you will learn a basic understanding of bloodborne pathogens, common modes of transmission, methods of prevention, and what to do if an exposure occurs. Information presented will help minimize serious health risks to persons who may have personal exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials in the workplace.30 Minutes

Initial and Annual
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Fire ExtinguisherThis course will address how to prevent fires and recognize fire hazards. It will also discuss what actions to take in the event of a fire, including hands-on proper use of portable fire extinguishers.45 Minutes

Initial and Annual 
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Respiratory ProtectionThis course will provide employees with basic understanding in how to identify the hazards of airborne contaminants, identify and use appropriate respiratory protection, recognize the limitations and capabilities of respirators in our workplace, and inspect, maintain, and store respirators.1 Hour

Initial and Annual
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Instructor-Led
Compressed Gas SafetyThis course is designed to familiarize employees with the hazards of compressed gases, cylinder markings, special storage, usage, and handling precautions necessary in order to control the hazards and identify transportation requirements.30 Minutes

Initial
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Confined SpaceThis course is designed to familiarize employees with the Confined Space program, identification of confined spaces, hazardous atmosphere, necessary equipment personnel duties, and permits.3 Hours

Initial
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Instructor-Led
Fall ProtectionThis course is designed to familiarize employees with Fall Protection program and elevated work hazards.   The course will identify fall hazards, equipment (i.e. ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and fall protection equipment), anchorage points and various safety precautionary measures.2 Hours

Initial
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Instructor-Led
ForkliftThis course is designed to familiarize employees with the potential forklift hazards, inspection, maintenance, and use requirements.2 Hours

Initial and Every 3 Years
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Instructor-Led
Lockout/TagoutThis course is designed to familiarize employees with Lock Out/Tag Out program and requirements for using lock out or tag out devices.3 Hours

Initial
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Instructor-Led
Machine GuardingThis course is designed to familiarize employees with machine guarding requirements for various types of machinery.  The course will identify the type of machine hazards, safeguard options and safe standard operating procedures.30 Minutes

Initial
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Welding, Cutting & BrazingThis course is designed to familiarize employees with hazards associated with welding, cutting and brazing activities.  The course will specify fire prevention techniques, proper handling, transportation, use and storage of compressed gas cylinders, personal protective equipment, and safe standard operating procedures.45 Minutes

Initial
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Hazardous Waste ManagementThe Hazardous Waste Management training course will cover hazardous waste management practices, major components of the University Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan, types of hazardous waste, labeling and hazardous waste pickup requests. This training module will give you a good understanding of the program and its requirements.45 Minutes

Initial and Every 3 Years
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The work environment list and course catalog should be reviewed to determine if additional training courses are required.  Please contact the EHS office at: ehsoffice@charlotte.edu, or PH: 704-687-1111, if you need assistance with scheduling a safety training session.