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Training Overview

Why do I need to take safety training?

 

§        Safety training is an essential component of the WFUHS safety and health training program for protecting faculty and staff from injuries and illnesses.

§        Training programs are required by the Occupational Safety and Health administration (OSHA) for all employees who work with hazardous substances such as chemicals, human blood, blood products, fluids, and human tissue specimens.

§        Training is required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for all employees using radioactive materials or radiation-producing equipment at Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Wake Forest University, and Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

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When is safety training required?

1.  Initial basic health and safety training at the WFUHS new employee orientation

2.  Annual updates and refresher training

Training is specialized to an individual’s based on their position’s hazards. 

Training is administered via online training modules and classroom interaction. To view the Classroom Training Schedule, click here.

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To access the online training remotely, use this link: https://www.hrfin.wfubmc.edu:8002/hepro/signon.html.

Current Training Opportunity

Fume Hood v. Biosafety Cabinet Primer

Who needs safety training?
Environmental Health and Safety provides safety training for all incoming faculty, staff, volunteers, students, and visitors.  WFUHS policy requires that this training be completed within two months of initial assignment.

Click on the buttons below to view the training requirements for each WFUHS work function:


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