Boogie all day with these first aid CPR
trainers. The class moves with lots of hands-on practice of the
lifesaving techniques you will learn. Certification lasts for two
years. Provided by Star CPR.
Free to all full-time regular employees. Other PLU employees and
students will be charged a class fee and enrolled as room permits.
Recommended for Emergency Building Coordinators, Emergency Operations
Response members and Safety Committee members.
Driving a forklift is tricky business. PLU forklift training includes
classroom instruction on the physical principles of safe forklift
operation and hands-on personal instruction until each student can
demonstrate skilled operation. Only those who have been pre-approved
may attend.
BE SMART AND BEWARE:
CHEMICAL SAFETY
Have you heard the term "MSDS"? This class will introduce you to the
Material Safety Data Sheet. Understanding the MSDS is your key to
understanding the hazards of the chemical products that you work with
and how to protect yourself from being injured while at work.
The Hazard Communication regulations comprise the most frequently cited
violation of safety law by Occupational Safety & Health Officers.
Please protect your employees and ensure your department's compliance
with this regulation.
This is a general instruction course. Supervisors are still expected to
train employees specifically to use the products within their
department. Required for all employees who are exposed to hazardous
products in the workplace and their supervisors, including, but not
limited to, Natural Sciences, Plant Services, Art Department,
University Printing, and Dining Services.
STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT!
(LIFTING AND MATERIALS HANDLING)
Back injuries and other cumulative trauma disorders are one of the most
prevalent injuries sustained by workers. They are also some of the most
costly injuries for employers to compensate.
Learn how to reduce your potential for injury through a better
understanding of how the body works, stretches that increase the
capacity for the body to respond to physical stresses, and proper
techniques for moving materials.
All employees are welcome. Required for Plant Services, Conferences and
Events, Stage Services, University Printing & Warehouse, Dining
Services, Bookstore, and other employees that move materials.
Like back injuries, carpal tunnel, tendonitis and other cumulative
trauma disorders develop over time. Learn how to identify risk factors
for developing one of these illnesses and how to control those risks in
your own work environment. Recommended for all employees.
*If you think you might need an ergonomic assessment, please call Joe Bell at x7233, or e-mail
bellje@plu.edu.
Ladders are commonly used and misused. This class will show you how to
use a ladder safely even for those awkward, uneven situations. Provided
by Jim Sims, Labor and Industries Safety Consultant.
Recommended for Maintenance, Grounds, Media Services, Computing and Telecommunications, and others who use ladders.
Stop playing twister at work. Learn to be on the lookout for common hazards that contribute to fall injuries.
Open to all employees. Required for Facilities Management, Dining
Services, Computing and Telecommunications, and Media Services
personnel.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
IT'S A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Learn how to use a respirator and how to check the fit. Also covers
legal requirements for using respirators, the limitations of your
respirator, and the potential medical effects of wearing a respirator.
Required for individuals in Facilities Management and PLU health care
employees. You are not permitted to wear a respirator without this
training.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AT PLU
What is going on behind the scenes when an event strikes PLU? What
should you do during an emergency? How can you prepare for an
earthquake, fire, or plane crash?
The Environmental Health & Safety Manager will come to you. This
can be a 10-minute overview for your office, school, or department at a
staff or faculty meeting.
Required for Maintenance, Custodial, Campus Safety and Natural Sciences
staff that may work around radioactive materials. A more in-depth
training is also required for faculty and students authorized to handle
radioactive materials. Contact the Radiation Safety Officer at x6181.
SAFE AND SOUND SUPERVISION
If you supervise or lead other PLU employees, you must also wear the
white safety hat. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that
employees are trained in safe work practices. They must also enforce
PLU safety policies and regulatory requirements. This can be
overwhelming. Get a grip on your safety responsibility as a supervisor
with this introductory course in safety at PLU.
In addition, supervisors must attend specific training courses that are required for employees.
