Division of Facilities Planning & Management
This page guides you to learning options for your current position — both required and optional. While required training and commonly requested optional courses are outlined here, this list isn't exhaustive. Your supervisor or peers may identify other competencies worth developing.
Optional recommendations can also include websites, articles, and professional organizations for building expertise beyond what's listed here. This tool can also explore training requirements for other positions as a development opportunity.
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Understanding the perspectives of others, building meaning, and creating human connections all stem from listening. Without strategies for active listening, how do you know if you are hearing your supervisor or coworker’s intended message? What information are you missing out on? In this course, dive deep into your patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to identify internal roadblocks to communication. Learn strategies to connect with others and stay in dialogue. This is a virtual course. You will receive a link 24 hours before the course in your email.
Why should you attend?
The Active Threat Response training module will review the skills needed to survive a violent event. The focus is on situational awareness, decision making and the Run, Hide, Fight method of dealing with an active threat. The training incudes research results, data from survivors and practical simulations to re-enforce the material. The module includes a welcome from the UWPD Police Chief, full length active threat videos and links to resources to assist after an event.
This module focuses on sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, airway obstruction, CPR, and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Program content is based on the American Heart Association Guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiac care (ECC).
To qualify operators in the safe operation of aerial lifts. Trainees will receive instruction on aerial lift equipment. This program is not make or model specific and covers concepts common to all types of aerial lifts. Each trainee’s knowledge and demonstrated skills in all aspects of the program are evaluated prior to full qualification.
Content in this online course offers an introduction to the UW Madison EHS Department and an overview of occupational health and safety topics including animal contact safety, zoonoses, physical hazards, sharps, ergonomics, hazards associated with a farm setting, and personal protective equipment.
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If you have not already, you will also need to complete training with the Research Animal Resources Center (RARC) and the Animal Contact Risk Questionnaire with EHS Occupational Medicine.
Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) is offering HeartSaver® CPR AED — a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches adult CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking on an adult. Each course is roughly four hours long.
This course teaches skills with the research-proven Practice-While-Watching (PWW) technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning of skills. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training at no cost to the student.
Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) is also offering BLS-Health Care Provider CPR training for those within the healthcare field who are required to have the BLS-Health Care Provider card. The BLS-Health Care Provider is also about a four-hour PWW class that requires passing a written and practical test. BLS-Health Care Provider Class schedule-based demand or can be performed by appointment.
Upon completion of this courses, students receive an American Heart Association course completion card.
This session is designed as a primer for employees new to financial roles on campus. Its purpose is to help make learning financial jobs easier and more efficient. Topics covered include:
Allergies can be a significant health hazard for animal care workers. This course explains the process by which allergies develop. In addition, employees will learn how to identify the symptoms associated with allergy development and who to contact in the event that treatment or symptom management is needed. This course is meant to supplement “Safety for Personnel with Animal Contact”.
Content in this online course covers important safety information including what is Herpes B, routes of exposure, appropriate post-exposure procedures, and sharps safety. Basic or Advanced modules are available based on level of contact with nonhuman primates or their tissues.
Comprehensive course to explain what asbestos is, the difference(s) between “friable” and “non-friable” asbestos, the health effects relating to contact, procedures for controlling and reporting asbestos exposure, and the identification of building materials containing asbestos.
This course is meant for anyone who does not perform abatement tasks, but occasionally works around asbestos.
This training consists of information regarding asbestos and its various uses and forms. Training also includes information on the health effects associated with asbestos exposure. This module includes available information concerning the locations of thermal systems insulation and surfacing ACM/PACM, and asbestos containing flooring material, or flooring material where the absence of asbestos has not yet been certified; and instruction in recognition of damage, deterioration, and delamination of ACM.
There are two recorded training sessions for the Capital Planning & Project Management (CPPM) component functions in Assetworks. These were live trainings recorded. You should work with your supervisor for any questions related to Assetworks.
Session 1 (2 hours)
Session 2 (2 hours)
The link below leads to the Facilities Planning and Management internal Knowledge Base. This is a website that can only be seen by UW Employees. It contains all training documentation created by and available to Physical Plant employees related to the three main software systems maintained by Physical Plant. They are:
Feel free to save or bookmark the Knowledge Base website for future reference. Also note that a shortcut to the Knowledge Base website is automatically made available to you on your work-issued iPhone or iPad.
Beryllium awareness training is for those who work with or are in spaces with potential exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium compounds.
This course provides information on the function of a biological safety cabinet (BSC) and how to properly work within a BSC in order to protect you and prevent the release of materials into your laboratory. There is no renewal requirement for this training.
Once registered, this course will be continually available to you for any renewal or refresher training.
The topics covered in this training module are related to the safe and effective use of autoclaves and include an introduction to autoclaves, items that should and should not be autoclaved, effective use, maintenance, efficacy testing, record keeping and injury response.
By the end of this module, you should be able to identify common terms, hazards, and better understand safe and effective autoclave use.
This information is NOT intended to be an operation procedure for any specific autoclave or for setting cycle parameters. Users should ALWAYS consult and become familiar with the manufacturer’s operation manual prior to use of the autoclave.
The goal of this training is to provide general safety information intended to help research personnel recognize hazards associated with centrifuges. By the end of the training, you should be able to identify common terms, hazards, and better understand safe and effective centrifuge use.
This course consists of two modules covering basic information and practices for inactivation, disinfection and disposal of laboratory biological materials and medical sharps. OBS recommends this training for anyone working with lab biological materials at UW-Madison or an affiliated laboratory. This training is not required.
Provides initial training AND renewal training for hazardous materials shipping of biological materials and dry ice. Compliant with IATA/ICAO Dangerous Goods and US DOT 49CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations. Once registered, this course will be continually available to you for any renewal or refresher training.
This course consists of multiple Shipping Training Paths, each earning a certificate of training. Each Path is independent with its own quiz and certificate, you only complete the paths you need for the materials you ship. To complete a Training Path you must have a passing score on the quiz and print the quiz score page for your certificate.
Certificates: Quiz Score page printout is your certificate for each Training Path
We will no longer send separate certificates to individuals – you must print your quiz score page
The “Biosafety Required Training” course fulfills the biosafety training requirement for personnel listed on a biosafety protocol. This training must be renewed every 3 years.
“Biosafety Required Training” is an interactive course module and a quiz online in Learn@UW Canvas. Register and complete the course at any time and at your own pace. Approximate length of this training is 110 minutes.
Available now – Meet your biosafety training requirement in 50% less time with our new 2025 revision of Biosafety Required Training. We’ve heard your feedback and shortened this training into a more condensed format.
Renewal Process: Review the course materials in Learn@UW Canvas and pass the quiz with a 75% or higher score. Self-registration is not required for renewal; this course will be available on your Learn@UW Canvas Dashboard page indefinitely for your renewal convenience.
The module teaches how blood borne pathogens are spread, how to avoid exposure and what to do if exposed to infectious material. This module is one of the requirements of the OSHA Blood borne Pathogens Standard. After taking this module, students should talk with their employer about their workplace’s specific policies and procedures.
This course is a campus offering for healthcare staff in a clinical work environment with bloodborne pathogen exposure risk.
This course is a campus offering for work units without a unit-specific course. Consult your supervisor and exposure control plan to determine what Bloodborne Pathogens for Operations – Spill Response & Cleanup course is required and how it is delivered for unit tracking.
This course is a campus offering for work units without a unit-specific course. Consult your supervisor and exposure control plan to determine what Bloodborne Pathogens for Operations – Awareness course is required and how it is delivered for unit tracking.
This module provides the basic knowledge to safely operate and maintain boiler systems. Instruction includes the fundamentals of boiler operation and maintenance. Covers steam, feed water, fuel, and draft systems. Includes boiler water treatment and hot water heating systems. Introduces safe mechanical operating procedures used in the industry. Objectives: Understand the basic concepts of steam, hot water, feed water, fuel, and draft systems. Understand the basic boiler cycle and boiler water chemistry. Know how to use the tools and equipment of the trade. Describe and demonstrate the fundamentals of safe boiler operation and maintenance.
Have you ever witnessed something that left you uneasy or concerned for another person at work, but you didn’t know how to step in and improve the situation — so you did nothing? You are not alone. It is common to feel unsure of what to do when we witness behavior that concerns us.
This interactive workshop will introduce you to important intervention skills for building healthy, inclusive and engaging workplaces. You will have the opportunity to practice multiple intervention options in real-life scenarios, and will leave equipped with options to interrupt and improve concerning workplace situations when they arise.
This on-line course emphasizes the general principles of Cage Wash & Autoclave Safety for the animal care staff working in animal facilities that uses a cage washer and autoclave for cleaning and disinfecting animal cages, bedding/waste and other animal related equipment.
Additional cage wash escape training can be provided at your facility by the Animal Research Safety team as per requested. Please contact Animal Research Safety.
To ensure projects are proceeding within the intent of the Campus Master Plan and to increase understanding and promotion of the plan throughout Facility Planning & Delivery the following trainings are being offered.
Each training sessions will be between 45-60 minutes in length. Sessions are recorded for onboarding use.
Session #1: Campus Master Planning at UW-Madison (Williams)
Overview of the planning process and components of the Campus Master Plan. Why do we do campus master plans, what is the process, what does it tells us, how is it used on campus, things it includes and doesn’t include. Where is it located? Where have we been and how does it inform where we are going?
Session #2: The Design Review Board and Zoning Review Process (Williams)
As part of the city of Madison approval of the Campus Master Plan UW is required to have a design review process. What is the Design Review Board, when and how do we get zoning approvals on projects? Discuss why the city reviews our projects along with the various paths of approval a project could take.
Session #3: The Campus Master Plan and S/C/D Facility Master Plans (Brown)
The Campus Master Plan is a broad, visionary document. Our schools, colleges and divisions on the other hand must complete strategic plans and specific facility master plans that look in more detail including facility condition assessments, programmatic space utilization and defining gaps that feed into and inform the Campus Master Plan.
Session #4: Landscape Master Plan (Williams)
How do we use and design the spaces in between our buildings? What is the big vision for the campus landscape? Present the framework for making decisions across campus related to the campus landscape and site design. How do we deal with existing trees on campus and what is the campus tree policy?
Session #5: Utility Master Plan (Hanson)
Explain our existing utility distribution system as well as the recommendations to modify and expand them to accommodate proposed future development based on current and future loads.
Session #6: Long Range Transportation Master Plan (Mendez)
As an update to the 2005 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), what is in the plan, how does it influence design, and ultimately what are the strategies to make travel safer and more convenient.
Session #7: Green Infrastructure & Stormwater Management Master Plan (Williams)
How do we model leadership in the areas of sustainability, resiliency, and rainwater management as we continue to develop campus within the context of our lakeshore setting?
Session #8: Campus Design Guidelines & Standards (Williams)
The campus design guidelines are a site-specific framework for each ‘design neighborhood’ across campus to ensure an appropriate dialogue occurs between the university and our design consultants.
This training is required on an annual basis. This training will summarize the requirements for Campus Security Authorities to include: why you are a Campus Security Authority, what your role is as a Campus Security Authority and what you are required to do as a Campus Security Authority. Resources and reporting information is included in the training.
Use the link below to find your EHS Department specific online trainings.
Please reach out to your supervisor with any questions.
This course provides information about chemistry and chemicals for non-laboratory personnel. This course is intended for housing, dining, custodial and other facilities staff. Anyone though is welcome to take this online course; please encourage anyone who wants to learn more about chemicals to explore this course. This course is comprised of four modules. Fundamentals of Chemicals covers chemistry basics such as matter, atoms, pH, solubility, etc. In Acids and Bases we discuss what the pH scale means and the hazards associated with corrosive chemicals. Flammable Liquids covers flash point and how to safely work with flammables, and Toxic Substances covers different classifications of toxins, short-term and long-term exposure to chemicals, and specific toxins including lead and asbestos.
This in-person course teaches you how to work safely in the laboratory with hazardous materials in accordance with the OSHA Lab Standard. The course is available to all lab employees.
This self-paced course satisfies the basic training requirement of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Laboratory Standard. After viewing each module, successfully completing the 5 required self-checks, and passing the final quiz, you may request to have a completion certificate emailed to you.
ChemManager+ is the UW supported chemical inventory system, integrated with ShopUW+. This training provides introductory training and ongoing resorces to help users interact with the ChemManager+ system. See ChemManager.wisc.edu for more information.
Provides a 120-minute Drug and Alcohol Supervisor Training course required by the DOT for any supervisor that is regulated by DOT.
Cost: The cost per supervisor is $25.00.
Coaching is an indispensable and underutilized tool. This module will help you get clear on what exactly coaching is, as well as appropriate (and inappropriate) times to use this tool. You will improve skills needed to coach others, whether that is peer to peer, supervisor to supervisee, or with family and friends. We will spend the first half on content and the second half practicing. As a result of this module, you will:
• Define and compare coaching, mentoring, and counseling
• Learn the why, who, what and how of coaching
• Understand the components of a good coaching question
• Practice coaching another participant
This course is intended for animal users that perform anesthesia or sedation. This course covers compressed gas usage and proper storage, and precautions when using isoflurane or ether.
This interactive course covers how to work safely with compressed gas cylinders. Topics include storage, transport, the parts of cylinders and regulators, air monitoring, and the hazards of specific types of gases (e.g. flammable, pyrophoric, corrosive, toxic).
Module topics include recognition of confined space hazards, identification of permit and non-permit required confined spaces, use of instrumentation to evaluate atmospheric hazards, ventilation techniques, development and implementation of a confined space program, proper signage, and training requirements. This module features workshops on permit entry classification, instrumentation, and program development. Upon module completion, participants will have the ability to identify permit and non-permit required confined spaces, reference the OSHA Permit-Required Confined Spaces Standard, conduct atmospheric testing, and implement a permit-required confined space program.
Module topics include types of hazardous energy, detecting hazardous conditions, implementing control measures as they relate to the control of hazardous energy, developing and implementing energy control programs including written isolation procedures, training of authorized; affected employees, and periodic audit of energy control procedures using the OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy Standard. Upon module completion the student will have the ability to explain the importance of energy control programs, procedures, training, audits and methods of controlling hazardous energy.
This training is done through Vector. If you need assistance accessing your Vector account, please contact Nicole Frick. Custodial can contact Jacy Whitehead.
Overhead cranes, hoists and rigging equipment are used for lifting and moving materials. To maintain a safe workplace, only trained individuals shall operate these devices. This training provides instruction on the safe use of cranes, hoist and rigging equipment to prevent injuries and property damage.
This program outlines the procedures for safe operations and the training requirements regarding overhead cranes, hoists and rigging equipment.
This course covers how to safely work with cryogens such as liquid nitrogen. The course is divided into two sections. In the first section, we discuss the general hazards posed by cryogens, first aid for cryogenic burns, oxygen depletion hazards and how to transport cryogens. Everyone who works with cryogens should complete part 1. In the second section, we discuss how cryogens are stored, risks of pressure explosions and the hazards of non-inert cryogens. Part 2 should be completed by researchers who are responsible for the maintenance of cryogenic Dewars and cylinders and those who work with non-inert cryogens such as liquid oxygen.
This safety training is built into the employees first week of training.
Included in this training:
This is a self-paced course in Canvas that you may complete anytime at your convenience.
The course provides background information on Custodian Funds, information on the various types of Custodian Funds, and Custodian Fund procedures such as opening and closing procedures and reconciliation procedures.
This is a self-paced course intended to be taken after completing the basic Custodian Funds Canvas course.
Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training is part of your employment obligation and is required per the UW System Board of Regents.
Employees who do not complete the training will be deemed ineligible for pay adjustments and bonuses and ineligible for pay play increases.
The following is a list of trainings specific to Business Services, Transportation:
In this online course you will learn how to dispose of solvents, dry chemicals, lab trash and other materials such as chemotherapy waste, EPA-regulated chemicals and sharps. You will also learn how to request and prepare for a chemical pickup and how to order items from our chemical redistribution service.
This online training course provides information and guidance around activities at the University of Wisconsin-Madison that may be subject to the federal and/or campus policies for Dual Use Research of Concern, or DURC, and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential, or PEPP.
Meeting fatigue is real. Ineffective and unnecessary meetings are not only frustrating, they can lead to overall disengagement. In this course we focus on not only how to make meetings more engaging, but also how to make them more inclusive. Whether you are setting up your own meetings, running meetings for someone else, or a meeting participant, there are actions that you can take to make meetings better.
In this course, we will cover:
• when to have a meeting (and when not to)
• components of effective and inclusive meetings
• creating engagement
• dealing with difficult participants
An interactive workshop to discuss and practice effective communication strategies for English speakers working with those who speak different first languages. Participants will received a “toolbox” of tips for communication and a list of resources.
Learning Objectives: Participants will understand and be able to use a variety of self-assessment and communication strategies when working and interactive with others in a multicultural environments.
Learn best practices in writing emails that effectively share the information you want to convey and receive the responses you need. Covering subject lines, tone, organization and formatting, put these tips into practice right away. FP2L Certificate of Leadership Competency participants, please forward me your practice emails, or send me an email sharing your takeaways to receive credit for the course.
This is a self-paced online course.
UW-Madison facilities supervision and staff that provides service and maintenance for building with biocontainment facilities should take this training course to ensure safety of all campus staff and research programs.
Objectives of this training:
Electrical Protective Equipment is designed to isolate an employee from energized systems, equipment and/or machines. It has specific intended uses and must be issued, worn and maintained while in service by employees with electrical responsibilities. Module Objective: When to use electrical protective equipment; demonstration and discussion of the available styles, types and classifications of electrical protective equipment; how to select, complete field inspections and maintain electrical protective equipment while in active service.
This module covers Electrical Standards and the hazards associated with electrical installations and equipment. Module topics include single and three- phase electrical systems, cord and plug connected and fixed equipment, grounding, ground fault circuit interrupters, and safety-related work practices. Emphasis is placed on electrical hazard recognition, standards, policies, procedures and applicable portions of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Upon module completion participants will have the ability to understand the severity of electrical current on the human body, recognize and evaluate actual and potential electrical hazards, determine hazard abatement measures, and understand the proper use of electrical testing and electrical protective equipment. Participants of this module will have had advanced training and/or experience in an electrical discipline. In addition, this module is in part a requirement by the NFPA 70E as a refresher module. The how to perform hazard identification and risk assessment analysis will be emphasized. Advanced electrical safety topics will be reviewed and discussed.
Practicing emotional intelligence (EQ) is an essential part of developing connection with others. The ability to recognize our own and others’ feelings is invaluable in today’s work environment. In this three-part course, you will learn and practice skills and strategies that build connection, trust, and cultivate inclusive decision-making and a sense of belonging. Emotional Intelligence@Work is offered in two formats: a three-part, highly interactive, in-person cohort experience, or pick and choose to learn about specific topics in 90-minute EQ@Work Skills and Strategies virtual sessions. You will be invited to bring your own experiences and understanding as tools for individual and collective reflection, learning, discussion, and practice with others. If you are interested in gathering with colleagues and build your awareness, understanding, and capacity for emotional intelligence (EQ) – this is for you! Use these links to check out each course offering format.
To add additional resources, please contact Kayla Ruplinger
Knowing ergonomic applications in the work place and understanding terminology used by safety regulators will help you look at the way you use your body to work and play in a different way. If you work in an office, on a construction site, or behind a counter serving customers, the principles of ergonomics presented in this module will improve your way of life. Instruction includes employer regulatory requirements and how important it is to follow an Ergonomic Work Plan.
This course is a campus offering for work units without a unit-specific course. Consult your supervisor and exposure control plan to determine what Bloodborne Pathogens for Operations – Awareness course is required and how it is delivered for unit tracking.
This course is a campus offering for work units without a unit-specific course. Content includes strategies for reducing risk of illness and injury related to snow removal.
This course is a campus offering for work units without a unit-specific course. Content includes strategies for reducing risk of illness and injury related to waste removal.
EHS provides ergonomic services free-of-charge to eligible UW–Madison employees to promote health and safety, decrease injury potential and Worker’s Compensation expenses, and increase productivity.
Resources include virtual consultations, assessment sessions, and showroom appointments. Specific resources are available on the blue light impact on workers, Divisional Disability Representatives, ergonomics training, remote workspace ergonomics, backpack ergonomics, selecting a sit to stand unit, back safety and material handling, and Campus Furniture Memo.
In this Ergonomics training, you will learn how to improve comfort at your office and/or remote computer workstation. This interactive training is self-guided and walks you through different elements of a workspace and how to fit those elements to you. Access this training in WorkDay Learning.
This module covers OSHA requirements for emergency action and fire protection plans. Module topics include purpose and requirements of emergency action and fire prevention plans, elements of emergency evacuation plans, and features of design and maintenance of emergency exit routes. Participants will participate in workshops pertaining to the development of emergency action plans. Upon module completion participants will have the ability to implement an emergency action plan, recognize violations of OSHA exit route requirements, determine whether their department requires an emergency action plan; implement workplace emergency action and fire protection plans.
This module covers the safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Course topics include practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and un-shored slopes and walls of excavations, introduction of various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic), soil classification, and use of protective systems. Testing methods are demonstrated and participants participate in workshops in the use of instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods. Upon course completion participants will have the ability to assess the associated hazards and utilize soil testing methods to classify soil types, determine protective systems for excavation operations and training requirements.
This training will be presented live, virtually. The session invitation/materials will be sent to all who registered 1-2 days in advance of the session. Until that time, you may want to put a placeholder on your calendar. If you are trying to register after the deadline, email dawn.rekoske@wisc.edu for assistance.
Learn how to create an expense report, assign an alternate, and review pending/completed expense reports. Recommended for frequent travelers and alternates.
CPLA:
To add to this list of resources, please contact Kayla Ruplinger
Module topics include principles of fall arrest, restraint and positioning (ARP) to prevent the occurrence of a fall. Instruction includes selection of the applicable fall prevention or protection components; limitations of fall arrest and prevention systems and the regulations regarding fall protection. Participate in demonstrating the inspection and use of fall protection equipment including the procedure to implement a fall prevention, protection and/or rescue plan for assigned activities.
This online training can be used as a refresher for those of you who have already taken the initial fire extinguisher training course.
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In-person training outlining the most common types of extinguishers, selection of proper fire extinguisher and proper fire extinguisher usage. Includes live-fire hands-on demonstration.
This module provides the student with an understanding of fire prevention and fire safety education programs. Participants are instructed on both fire prevention and fire safety education, application of the principles of life safety in buildings and how these principles provide the foundation for fire prevention.
This module provides fundamental information regarding the history of fire prevention, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life safety education.
The purpose of this module is to help participants identify and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions in their environment, recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions for first aid care. It teaches skills that participants need to know in order to provide immediate care of a suddenly ill or injured person until more advanced medical care arrives.
This module provides an overview of construction related struck by and caught in between hazards, fall protection and basic electrical safety. Falls, struck-by, caught in or stuck between and/or electrical hazards are the top 4 fatality causing events in the workplace. This module is intended to educate employees in the industry to these specific hazards so they can prepare for, avoid and/or ultimately minimize or eliminate the hazards from the workplace.
EOH coordinates ServSafe training registration, delivery and exam proctering for Manager training. Consult your supervisor about ServSafe Manager training.
The content in this module is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Objectives for this module are to define the operator requirements for powered industrial trucks, distinguish several types of powered industrial trucks, recognize some general engineering principles associated with powered industrial truck safety, distinguish potential occupational health and safety concerns associated with the use and maintenance of powered industrial trucks, describe safe loading and unloading methods, identify general inspection and maintenance procedures. The classroom portion of this module is followed by hands on instruction and operation of a powered industrial truck as part of the certification process.
This course is a campus-wide offering required for employees with formaldehyde exposures at or above 0.1ppm initially, annually and with work or equipment changes. Consult your supervisor and exposure control plan for unit requirements.
This module is intended to assist employee who are new to their position become familiar with performance management and development at FP&M.
Fume hood in-person training covers safe use of a fume hood, introduction to the components of a fume hood, alarms and warning, and repair and maintenance contact info. This training is available for all UW-Madison employees who use a fume hood or have one in their work area.
Fume hood online training covers safe use of a fume hood, introduction to the components of a fume hood, alarms and warning, and repair and maintenance contact info. This training is available for all UW-Madison employees who use a fume hood or have one in their work area.
This course is a campus-wide offering required for employees with noise exposures in 8 hours exceeding 85 dBA average. Consult your supervisor to determine if the campus offering or unit-specific is required and how it is delivered for unit tracking.
New to EHSA, or having trouble navigating the EHSA database as you manage your radioactive materials inventory? If so, this course is for you. It is meant to be a helpful reference guide, therefore it is not officially tracked, though there is opportunity to give feedback at the end. ORS appreciates your comments and suggestions.
You will learn how to use each icon on your EHSA Home page, and more importantly, you will become adept at managing your radioactive materials inventory.
This interactive workshop is designed to help participants provide quality and effective feedback. In this course, you will:
– Practice frameworks for giving and receiving feedback.
– Consider ways to handle challenging responses to feedback in order to maintain relationships.
– Create and practice an action plan for engaging in constructive feedback conversations.
The YouTube video playlist below demonstrates some extra features and workflow shortcuts available in the Go iOS apps. These apps are used daily by tradespeople in Physical Plant to:
Click or tap on the middle of the video screen to start watching the tips and tricks videos. Alternatively, click or tap on the “Watch on YouTube” button to watch the playlist on a larger video screen.
The YouTube video playlist below demonstrates the basic functionality of the Go iOS apps. These apps are used daily by tradespeople in Physical Plant to:
Click or tap on the middle of the video screen to start watching the tutorial videos. Alternatively, click or tap on the “Watch on YouTube” button to watch the playlist on a larger video screen.
You will learn arboriculture practices related to tree care and other department job tasks. All Grounds employees also have annual refresher training. Opportunities include in-person equipment training for bucket trucks, climbing gear, end loaders, skid steers, woodchipper, stump grinder, and chainsaws.
As a UW Grounds Arborist Lead, we will set up training and time for you to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License and CDL. You will also learn about role-specific skills and tasks. Some examples include:
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You will learn arboriculture practices related to tree care and other department job tasks. All Grounds employees also have annual refresher training. Opportunities include in-person equipment training for bucket trucks, climbing gear, end loaders, skid steers, woodchipper, stump grinder, and chainsaws.
As a UW Grounds Arborist, we will set up training and time for you to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License and CDL. You will also learn about role-specific skills and tasks. Some examples include:
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All Grounds employees learn how to plant trees, prune shrubs, spray weeds, and other all- staff job tasks. Everyone has annual refresher training, to prep for upcoming seasons. Training opportunities include in-person equipment training with your Grounds Technical Trainer on staff.
As a new Grounds-Horticulture Technician in the Greenhouse, you will also learn about role-specific skills and tasks. Each year, you will also do refresher training with the Greenhouse crew, to prep for the upcoming season. A few examples include:
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In-person training, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents, and other resources.
As a new Grounds-Horticulture Forestry Specialist Lead, you will also learn about role-specific skills and tasks. Each year, you will also do refresher training with the Forestry crew, to prep for the upcoming season.
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All Grounds employees learn how to plant trees, prune shrubs, spray weeds, and other all- staff job tasks. Everyone has annual refresher training, to prep for upcoming seasons. Training opportunities include in-person equipment training with your Grounds Technical Trainer on staff.
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This module details a variety of different ways to avoid the hazards of tool use, avoid exposing workers to electrical contact, and instructs learners on how to identify safe work practices for the use of tools. This module also instructs on categories of tools as well as the safe usage and storage of specific tools.
This course covers the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). You will learn about GHS pictograms and hazard classes and how to read chemical labels and safety data sheets. This course should be taken by anyone who works with chemicals.
This in-person class teaches you how to work safely with hazardous materials in a non-lab environment.
All departments on UW-Madison campus that work with or use hazardous chemicals in a non-laboratory environment (such as art studios, printing operations, custodial operations, etc.) must implement a Hazard Communication Program as per the Hazard Communication Standard, CFR 1910,1200 and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
The purpose of this module is to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are classified and that information concerning the classified hazards is transmitted to employers and employees. The requirements of this section are intended to be consistent with the provisions of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
This in-person course teaches you how to properly prepare chemical shipments and how to load and unload chemical shipments. All employees that perform shipping must be trained on how to identify, mark/label and package hazardous chemicals, as well as security and emergency response information.
This module covers standards that relate to the use of hazardous materials. Module topics include flammable and combustible liquids, compressed gases, LP-gases, and cryogenic liquids. Related processes such as spraying, dipping and use of electrical equipment in hazardous locations are also discussed. Upon module completion participants will have the ability to assess compliance with regulations, determine hazardous (classified) locations, and proper moving, storing, and handling of hazardous materials.
Some pharmaceuticals that are used in animal research are regulated as hazardous waste. In this course, you will learn about how to properly dispose of expired or unused hazardous pharmaceuticals.
This module will provide pertinent information relating to Injury and Illness Prevention Programs, job site inspections, accident prevention programs, management commitment and employee involvement, worksite analysis, job hazard analysis, hazard prevention and control, incident investigations, how to conduct safety meetings, and supervisory communication. Supervisors are required to understand the key role they play in job site safety and to enable them to carry out their safety and health responsibilities effectively.
This module instructs on the effects of noise on hearing; The purpose of hearing protectors, the advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types, and instructions on selection, fitting, use, and care; and the purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures. Examples of noise levels specific to UW Madison.
Contact Info:
Jessica Cebula – jessica.cebula@wisc.edu
This module will examine the hazards associated with the operation of heavy equipment and the steps required to minimize or eliminate the hazard for safe operation. Topics include examination of the dangers of heavy equipment operations, Safety issues for bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, articulated front end loaders, skid steer loaders, graders, farm tractors, utility vehicles, heavy dump trucks, bucket trucks, snow removal equipment pre-shift inspections, ground based workers, highway work zone safety, trenching and shoring, fire safety, fall protection, jump starting, loading, unloading and transportation, job hazard analysis, and first aid. Participants will gain insights on how to establish practices and procedures that provide a framework for compliance and actions they should incorporate into their day-to-day operations.
Content in this online course covers important safety information including what is Herpes B, routes of exposure, appropriate post-exposure procedures, and disinfecting equipment.
To educate the participant that Hot Work is any work that involves working exposure to open flames, sparks or anything that could potentially start a fire. This Hot Work module is designed to make you aware of the hazards involved with welding, soldering, cutting, and brazing. This is an awareness program that introduces Hot Work safety information and the requirement to use hot work permits.
This short training is for facilities personnel who need to dispose of common items such as batteries, light bulbs, ballasts, and various types of oil.
As HR and Payroll Professionals, you may need to obtain access to a variety of business applications based on your role and responsibilities. Work with your manager to identify which of the systems on this list you should have access to.
Employees who work with chemicals need to have the tools and knowledge to work with those chemicals safely. This short training is for supervisors, facility managers, and others who need to develop a hazard communication plan for their work site. The main components of a hazard communication plan that are discussed here include chemical/product inventories, safety data sheets, labeling products, training, and facility visits.
This module will provide an overview of incident investigation and reporting procedures. The investigation and reporting process helps to provide a safe working environment by determining the causes, then reporting them so that incidents are prevented in the future. The content in this module is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives for this module are: differentiate between the three cause levels of incidents, actions, omissions, events, conditions, or a combination thereof, that lead to an incident, recognize why an incident should be investigated, recall the steps for conducting a formal investigation, identify recommended interviewing techniques, describe problem solving techniques commonly used in investigations, and recall topics included in an investigative report.
Cisco Jabber is a platform that employees can use to receive calls from their office phone on their mobile device. Below you will find training materials from the UW-Madison KnowledgeBase to help with the use and understanding of Cisco Jabber.
Outlook is a versatile and important tool. Learn more about it through this training.
With Outlook on your PC, Mac or mobile device, you can:
Learn more about using Microsoft Word with this training.
With Word on your PC, Mac, or mobile device, you can:
Participants will gain an understanding of a basic knowledge of: OSHA’s history and mission, employee rights, employer responsibilities, standards, inspections, State of Wisconsin safety and health resources. Included will be an explanation of the relationship of OSHA and the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Trello is a platform that is used to help teams collaborate through boards, lists, and cards. This tool helps users organize and prioritize their projects. Below you will find training materials to help with the use and understanding of Trello.
Provides an overview of basic information that all professionals that work with HRS or Related Technologies should be familiar with. Resources and learning opportunities, basic human resources concepts, and an overview of commonly used technologies are emphasized, as pre-requisites prior to completing or attending many of the HRS and related technology learning opportunities. Participants may want to complete this as a refresher course a few weeks after their onboarding while becoming acclimated to their roles and responsibilities.
This virtual class is designed to give a high-level basic overview of the various searches and reports that are available within the campus reporting tool, WISER. Topics that will be covered include:
• Navigation
• Department Search
• Project Search
• AP/PO Search
• Expense Search
• Payroll Search
• Transaction Search
• Other information in WISER
Zoom is an enterprise cloud platform for video, voice, online meetings, screen sharing, chat, and webinars. This enterprise web conferencing and distance learning application runs across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems.
Because the UW-Madison Zoom service uses an Education license, we have access to more features compared to a free basic Zoom account. Below are quick highlights on the differences:
This document explains how to start using the UW-Madison Zoom service.
This training program focuses only on Academic Staff (AS), Faculty (FA), and Limited Appointee (LI) hiring types. The content focuses on JEMS HIRE navigation, “step by step” processing and managing transactions, along with hiring employees into vacancies. The course will also provide an understanding of how data ‘pushes’ and ‘pulls’ between various common systems along with where to locate supporting resources (e.g., job aids, KBs, and policies).
JYNNEOS vaccine training provides information about preventing monkeypox, smallpox and other orthopox viruses
In this course the lab manager (or whoever has been assigned to be the laboratory safety person) will learn how to improve chemical safety in the lab, prepare the lab for a routine visit by the Office of Chemical Safety, learn how to develop required safety documents, and be able to download several resources. Some of the topics discussed include chemical storage, special chemicals (e.g. ethidium bromide, peroxide formers, HF), chemical hygiene plans, housekeeping, emergency equipment and compressed gases. Participants can pick and choose the information they want to view and will have the opportunity to interact with other laboratory chemical hygiene officers.
The intent of the module is to provide the participant with information about the hazards involved with the use of ladders and control methods that will greatly reduce these hazards. The content in this module is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: identify hazards related to the general use of ladders, and how to control these hazards, describe the types of portable ladders and their use, capacities, and safety considerations, describe the specific use, capacities, and safety features of fixed ladders, specify proper guidelines for ladder care and maintenance.
This course is intended for anyone who conducts or coordinates facility maintenance or remodeling (other than people who conduct actual lead abatement or remediation).
The Lead Awareness training will cover what lead is, where it comes from, its properties, and its historical perspectives. Upon completion of the course, users should be able to identify common materials that may contain lead or lead compounds.
It provides general knowledge of the hazards associated with lead exposure and requirements to reduce or eliminate exposure. The content in this module is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: identify sources of lead exposure, identify adverse health effects associated with lead exposure, specify the purpose and elements of the Medical Surveillance Program; Medical Removal Protection Program and specify controls included in work practices to reduce lead exposures.
A 45 minute overview of the resources provided by LifeMatters.
LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos. With more than 5,000 courses and personalized recommendations, you can discover, complete, and track courses related to your field and interests.
Although LinkedIn Learning is an approved tool for UW–Madison faculty, staff and students, we discourage its use when applied directly to assessing student knowledge or performance.
Benefits:
Free and available 24/7, Geared towards all levels of experience from beginners to experts, Learn at your own pace: play, pause, rewind, Resources for classes that require software skills, Easily searches and quick to browse, Topics range from office productivity and graphic design tools to programming and web production codes
You can support career management by coaching employees and creating a plan to achieve career-related goals. Consider your employees’ individual skills, strengths, and professional goals, and align them with UW–Madison strategic plans.
Join your colleagues and debrief the Managing Stress and Finding Vitality at Work Self-Guided Virtual Course! This is a live virtual discussion. You will receive a link 24 hours before the session in your email.
Why should you attend?
Warehousing has become an increasingly hazardous area in which to work. Injuries may occur (and be prevented) related to forklifts/ PITs, materials handling, warehouse distribution issues, slips, trips, falls/walking and working surfaces, improper lifting, ergonomics, insufficient hazard communication (new GHS), guarding floor and wall openings, exit routes, emergency action and fire prevention plans.
In this interactive discussion, attendees will learn about the PCI compliance process, how this compliance initiative will affect their business practices and processes, and how they can help their department/division avoid serious financial exposure by meeting and adhering to the PCI Data Security Standard.
Please contact PCI-Help@bussvc.wisc.edu for further information.
NOTE: For the health, safety, and convenience of everyone, this training will be conducted virtually instead of in-person at the date/time indicated. All who have registered will receive a meeting invite at least two business days in advance of the session. If you would like to register after the registration deadline, please contact dawn.rekoske@wisc.edu.
This module will help you understand, manage, and resolve interpersonal conflicts and tensions. As a result of this module, you will:
• Identify how people tend to respond to conflict situations and describe the characteristics of interpersonal conflict
• Demonstrate techniques for handling anger and negative emotions that arise in conflict situations
• Create and practice an action plan for addressing a personal conflict
Safety orientation for new UW System employees
A self-paced course.
There is a series of 5 videos, totaling about 4 hours. After watching the videos, there is a required 10-question Quiz. You must receive a PASSING score of 7 correct of 10 to be considered complete. Attendees may make multiple attempts at the quiz, although some quiz questions may change on repeat attempts.
Electrical workers often need to examine, operate, or work on, or near, live electrical equipment. Understanding how to identify electrical hazards and mitigate the risks associated with electrical hazards is an important component of electrical competency.
This 4-hour course will provide refresher training and updated information on the industry electrical safety consensus standard National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA) 70E-2018, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Course content will assume attendees have previously received general NFPA 70E training and that this proposed course will focus on updates, and implications of the updates, from the 2018 revision of the standard.
Norovirus training provides awareness information, prevention strategies and clean up guidance with resources and references for campus use.
To add to this list of resources, please contact Kayla Ruplinger
Office workers are often not initially thought of as being very susceptible to injury because they are not performing traditional higher hazard and risky physical labor tasks. The fact is office personnel are still exposed to hazards, which must be identified by inspection, hazard analysis and reporting. These hazards must be controlled through equipment changes, training, employee awareness and behavior, ergonomic adjustments and administrative controls.
This module presents concepts, skills, and techniques for helping leaders communicate more effectively in one-on-one situations, both in person and virtual. As a result of this module, you will:
• Identify and overcome the barriers to effective communication.
• Reflect on your personal communication strengths and areas for growth
• Practice specific communication skills such as paraphrasing, responding to emotions, and identifying behaviors instead of attributes
The content in this module is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives for this module are: specify general safety issues of cranes, hoisting, and rigging, define the purpose of the crane safety program, describe general inspection practices, describe testing practices, describe basic load handling considerations, specify operator responsibilities, recognize standard hand signals.
It is important that everyone who conducts research knows how to identify the risks of an experiment and develop a plan to reduce those risks. This course covers experimental hazards, the “what if” approach, probabilities, and the hierarchy of controls. Participants in this highly interactive course will choose at least one risk assessment to complete from a given list of procedures. Participants may also choose to submit a risk assessment for an experiment conducted in their own laboratory and receive feedback about it from EH&S.
The participant will be instructed on the importance of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Identify PPE responsibilities: management to select PPE appropriately to task and to require its use, employees to use selected PPE consistently and correctly. Identify some of the uses and limitations of protection provided by specific types of PPE focusing on common examples of eye/face, head, body, foot, and hand protection. Explain the importance of assuring good fit and how to inspect, clean, and maintain PPE.
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training is a basic guide to common laboratory PPE and their uses. This training will cover general recommendations for appropriate PPE, where to find lab procedure specific PPE requirements, when PPE should and should not be used, and knowing the different types of PPE and the hazards they protect against. Since this is not a complete guide to all PPE used on hazards in your specific laboratory this training will help guide you to resources to make the right decision of your particular laboratory hazards. After this training; you will have a better understanding of how to choose and use PPE, where to go to get information if you are unsure about PPE, and what hazards PPE will and will not protect against.
This training will is available for all UW-Madison employees.
Resilience is the capacity to recover from difficulties. It is an ability that can be strengthened and improved. In this 90-minute virtual module, we will explore ways to increase personal resilience and show up for others during these challenging days. In this course you will:
• Learn six variables that can be strengthened to increase resilience
• Participate in a focused activity or discussion of a concept in each variable
• Develop an action plan for your personal resilience
We each have our own. And there is great value in pausing, checking assumptions, and looking through the lens of others. What happens when you share your story and I share mine?
Learn the value of perspective-giving and perspective-taking as strategies that drive inclusive relationships, leadership, and teams.
To add additional resources, please contact Kayla Ruplinger
Plain Language skills can help you get your message across quickly and clearly. These skills are useful to UW employees in a wide range of positions that involve communicating with others. Training is available at no cost, and all UW–Madison faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
Participants can take an introductory class on Plain Language as a stand-alone training, or attend three sequential workshops to gain a deeper understanding of core plain language strategies. Those who complete all three workshops can earn a Plain Language certificate.
Instructors will focus on word choice, grammar, organization of content, and format to improve the readability of documents.
This course will better familiarize the worker with the potential health and safety concerns associated with powered industrial trucks. The content in this module is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Objectives for this module are to define the operator requirements for powered industrial trucks, distinguish several types of powered industrial trucks, recognize some general engineering principles associated with powered industrial truck safety, distinguish potential occupational health and safety concerns associated with the use and maintenance of powered industrial trucks, describe safe loading and unloading methods, identify general inspection and maintenance procedures. The classroom portion of this module is followed by hands on instruction and operation of a powered industrial truck as part of the certification process.
PMDP provides managers and employees the structure to have frequent, meaningful conversations about expectations, goals and growth opportunities. This module is intended to assist Supervisors with the basics concrete items to do in order to set you and the employee up for success.
Learning Objectives:
Understand expectation/steps for scheduling a performance conversation
Understand expectation/steps for preparing a performance conversation
Understand expectation/steps during a performance conversation meeting
Learning Outcome:
Apply opportunities outlined to prepare and encourage employee participation in performance conversations
Implement your own strategy of preparation using the basics from this training
This module is intended to support employees in how to prepare for formal and informal performance conversations.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand ways to plan, prepare, engage in performance conversation
2. Identify resources to use in the preparation of a performance conversation
Learning Outcome:
1. Employees are empowered to participate and engage in the performance process by using some/all techniques outlined in training
This training should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
This course offers resources to reduce heat-related hazards and illness in outdoor and indoor work environments.
View the UW-Madison training video (5 min.) and register below for more resources.
Preventing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence at UW–Madison is a required online training module for all UW-Madison faculty and staff on how to recognize, prevent, and respond to sexual assault and sexual violence in the workplace. Information about reporting options and campus and community resources to support individuals who have experienced sexual harassment or sexual violence are also provided.
Employees without access to a computer as part of their daily work responsibilities and our English language learners will be offered alternate training opportunities on this important topic.
All employees must take the course to meet our compliance obligations under Board of Regents Policy 14-2.
This course offers resources to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
According to Gallup, 50% of US adults have left their job to get away from their manager. In Principles of Supervision and Management (PSM), a certificate program for managers and supervisors, learn practical skills to support your team and be a manager/supervisor employees want to work for! Learn and practice skills to create and maintain a healthy, inclusive, and engaging work environment for employees. Manager and supervisor effectiveness in creating an environment which supports employees’ success is crucial to support UW–Madison’s mission “to create, integrate, transfer, and apply knowledge through innovative programs of research, teaching, and public service.”
The session provides an overview of the purchasing card program, guidelines for purchasing card use and account management, requirements for supporting documentation, cardholder and site manager responsibilities, and guidelines for purchasing card reconciliation. Applications may be submitted prior to attendance, but will not be processed until after the required training is complete.
Successful completion of this course is required as part of the application process for obtaining a UW-Madison Purchasing Card. It is also required for persons intending to become Purchasing Card Site Managers.
In conjunction with Purchasing Card Policies & Procedures, this session provides a site manager with the basic knowledge necessary to maintain and oversee the Purchasing Card Program at the departmental or divisional level. The session includes an overview of site manager responsibilities and a live demonstration of Access Online, U.S. Bank’s web-based transaction management tool. Purchasing Card Policies & Procedures should be completed prior to attending this session. Purchasing Card Site Manager Training takes approximately 75 minutes.
After successful completion of this two-part course, you will be a certified Radiation Worker at UW-Madison. Part 1 is an online course in canvas designed to introduce Health Physics, the science of ionizing radiation. You will take a quiz and must score 80% or better to pass.
Part 2, held at 30 East Campus Mall, will cover practical aspects of our program and safe use of radionuclides in the laboratory. This 2-part training is mandatory for all radioactive materials users at UW–Madison.
This in-person class is the second part of the Radiation Safety for Radiation Workers course. We will focus on the practical aspects of our program and safe use of radionuclides in the laboratory. Completion of Radiation Safety 101 parts 1 and 2 fulfills regulatory requirements and is mandatory for those who will use radioactive materials at UW-Madison.
Notes:
Portions I and II of Radiation Safety 101 are required to be completed in order to become an Authorized User of radioactive material at UW-Madison.
After successful completion of this course, you will be a certified Radiation Worker at UW-Madison. This course consists of three modules that will introduce you to basic radiation safety principles, X-ray safety for users of clinical x-ray devices, and use of radioactive materials in animals. You will take a quiz and must score 80% or better to pass.
If you will use radioactive materials in animals, you must also complete the in-person Radiation Safety 101, Part II. RS 101 Part II is offered at 30 East Campus Mall and at WIMR. It covers practical aspects of our program and safe use of radionuclides in the laboratory. This in-person training is mandatory for all radioactive materials users at UW-Madison.
This mandatory annual refresher course covers a variety of radiation safety topics on a rotating basis and is intended for personnel who have been previously certified to work with radioactive material on the UW-Madison campus. It is an online module followed by a short quiz. A score of 80% is required to pass.
Topics focus on safe work practices and regulatory compliance obligations.
Working with unsealed alpha emitting radionuclides has specific risks that you will need to be aware of. Monitoring frequency is increased compared to beta and gamma emitters. The in-class course is offered on an as needed basis.
Once you have completed the course, you will be given access to the quiz. A score of 80% is required to pass the course.
This refresher course covers the unique hazards associated with alpha emitting radioisotopes and the requirements for working with alpha emitters. It is required of all people who work with and around licensed unsealed alpha emitters.
Radioactive Materials Shipper’s training is now on Canvas. This course explains how to comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) and other regulations when shipping and receiving radioactive materials.
Most shipping and receiving of radioactive materials is completed by ORS staff, however there are a some groups outside of ORS who require this training.
You do not need this training if you receive all radioactive materials through CORD or are returning expired sealed sources to CORD.
Contact ORS at radiationsafety@wisc.edu if you think you need this course and if ORS determines that you require this course, you will be given the registration link. A score of 80% is required to pass.
If you have previously taken this course will be sent the link at least one month before renewal is due. Renewal must be completed at least every 3 years, per 49 CFR 172.704 (c) (3).
This online course is designed to give a general understanding of the fundamentals of X-rays, potential hazards associated with x-ray devices, and methods to control the hazards.
Laser Safety Training is required for all users of Class 3B and 4 lasers. This basic laser safety course, developed by the Department of Energy, covers the fundamentals of laser operation, potential hazards associated with lasers, and ways to control the hazards. You must complete embedded quizzes at the end of each section.
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE DOE FINAL EXAM because you do not have access to the Fermilab learning management system. To get credit for the course, complete the quiz in Canvas.
Before beginning laser work, complete this course, notify ORS at lasersafety@wisc.edu and obtain a baseline eye exam from UHS Occupational Medicine. Call 608-265-5610 to schedule an appointment.
This mandatory annual refresher course covers a variety of laser safety topics on a rotating basis and is intended for personnel who have been previously certified to work with research lasers and laser systems on the UW-Madison campus. It is an online module followed by a short quiz. A score of 80% is required to pass.
Passing score is 80%
Medical Laser Safety Training is designed for those who use lasers in a clinical setting.
A score of 80% or better is required to pass this course.
This refresher course covers a variety of laser safety topics on clinical use of lasers and is intended for personnel who have been previously certified to work with medical lasers and laser systems on the UW-Madison campus. It is an online module followed by a short quiz. A score of 80% is required to pass.
Passing score is 80%
Ultraviolet (UV) light safety training is recommended for anyone who will be working with or around the UV sources at Campus. This UV safety course is developed by the Office of Radiation Safety and covers the basic science of UV, the potential hazards associated, and the safety precautions to take while working with these sources.
After successful completion of Radiation Safety 112, you will understand how to use and care for the PPE that you wear when performing x-ray exams. You will be able to prevent unnecessary wear on those important and costly items.
This course is designed for non-human use of fluoroscopy. You will learn about dose reduction techniques and how to operate fluoroscopy equipment with the safety of both user and subject in mind.
Laser Hazard Analysis safety training is recommended for anyone who will be working with or around the laser radiation sources at Campus. This Laser Hazard Analysis course is developed by the Office of Radiation Safety and covers the basic of performing a laser safety hazard analysis on laser sources such as: the potential hazards associated and the safety precautions to take while working with these sources.
This online course is intended for those who work with x-ray generating devices in a non-clinical setting. Topics include x-ray history, x-ray uses, and risks and safety principles.
A score of 80% or better is required to pass this course.
Reproductive Hazards in Research is intended to be a comprehensive course that identifies potential hazards in the research community for women, men, the developing fetus, and children at home. Extensive resources for reproductive hazards in a research setting can be difficult to elucidate, therefore, we hope this course is a valuable resource for potential side effects from exposure to biological, chemical, and radioactive hazards as well as method of prevention. This course also offers resources in the form of guidance documents and publications to identify more detailed and specific information.
This course is a campus-wide offering required for employees with exposures over the Action Level of 25 micrograms per cubic meter calculated as an 8 hr time weighted average.
A properly fitted respirator can help protect you. Instruction will include when respirators are required; choosing a respirator that both fits properly and provides the protection for specific type of contaminants. Each employee who is required to use respiratory protection equipment must be quantitatively fit tested before any equipment can be issued.
This course is a general campus offering for work units without a unit- or respirator-specific training. Consult your supervisor, Respirator Program Administrator (RPA), and/or exposure control plan to determine what course is required and how it is delivered for unit tracking.
This training is required for anyone designated as a Responsible Employee in the UW-Madison Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence. Responsible Employees, because of their roles on campus, have certain reporting requirements regarding potential violations of the policy.
You have been designated as a Responsible Employee per the guidelines of our campus policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence. Your position on campus is one that students, co-workers or visitors see as a trusted representative of the university. In this role, you have an important duty in ensuring victims of sexual harassment and sexual violence are properly connected to resources and reporting options.
As a Responsible Employee, you are required to complete an annual training regarding your reporting obligations.
This course offers resources for returning to work after testing positive for COVID-19.
Content in this online course is designed for individuals exposing hazardous chemicals, biologicals, and radioactive materials to animals in an animal facility and how to properly notify the animal care and veterinary staff.
Notes:
If you have not already, you will also need to complete training with the Research Animal Resources Center (RARC) and the Animal Contact Risk Questionnaire with EHS Occupational Medicine.
The SAFE 10 Hour Course is designed to introduce participants to OSHA policies, procedures and standards as well as general industry and/or construction safety and health principles covered in OSH Act Part 1910 and or Part 1926. Special emphasis will be placed on areas most hazardous using the OSHA regulations as a guide. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a SAFE 10- Hour Course completion card.
Participants will be instructed in both the 29 CFR OSHA 1910 General Industry and the 29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction regulations and procedures as well as safety and health principles covered in the OSH Act. Special emphasis will be placed on areas most hazardous using both CFR OSHA regulations as the instructional reference. Classroom lecturing and assigned regulation homework will be the method of instruction throughout the sessions. Interactive discussion is encouraged during the sessions with emphasis on learning the regulations through conversation, discussion and respectful debate. Sessions will be taught by several subject matter experts from within the organization in an effort to promote a diverse approach in our commitment to providing all employees with a safe place to work. Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive a verification of completion card.
The Safety Boot Camp training covers potential hazards and safety protocols on campus. It aims to teach participants basic safety skills to help create a culture of safety. The training consists of two sessions and participants are required to attend both sessions.
Safety topics at an awareness level include the following:
Session I
Campus Culture of Safety (Safety Moment), Emergency Response, Fire Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication, Emergency Shower & Eye Wash, Hazardous Materials (Compressed Gases, Flammable Liquids, Asbestos, Lead, Silica), Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Hand & Power Tool Safety, Electrical Safety, Ladder & Scaffold Safety.
Session II
Fall Protection Safety, Confined Spaces, Housekeeping (Slip, Trips & Falls), Hot Work Safety, Chain & Hoist Safety, Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) & Aerial Lift Safety, Lab Safety, Animal Safety, Winter Safety, Heat Stress, Vehicle & Driving Safety, Safe Lifting and Back Safety, Knife Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Content in this online course offers an introduction to the UW Madison EHS Department and an overview of occupational health and safety topics including animal contact safety, zoonoses, allergies & asthma, ergonomics, medical concerns, immunizations, injury and exposure protocols, syringe use guidelines, and personal protective equipment.
Notes:
If you have not already, you will also need to complete training with the Research Animal Resources Center (RARC) and the Animal Contact Risk Questionnaire with EHS Occupational Medicine.
This course explores the hazards that are associated with performing research with wildlife in the field. The content includes zoonotic diseases, noxious plants, environmental concerns, and hazardous animals. This course covers hazards common to North America. References for researching international hazards are provided.
Note:
If you have not already, you will also need to complete training with the Research Animal Resources Center (RARC) and the Animal Contact Risk Questionnaire with EHS Occupational Medicine.
Modules introduces the participant the appropriate scaffold construction methods which include: erecting, moving or altering scaffolds properly, and protecting from falling objects or tools. The module includes information ensuring stable access on scaffolds and the hazards involved with scaffolds. Inspection and fall protection are also discussed.
Modules introduces the participant the appropriate scaffold construction methods which include: erecting, moving or altering scaffolds properly, and protecting from falling objects or tools. The module includes information ensuring stable access on scaffolds and the hazards involved with scaffolds. Inspection and fall protection are also discussed. For welded frame and mobile tower scaffolding
In this course, learn skills and techniques for providing outstanding internal customer service to colleagues within your organization. Jeff Toister shares how to build positive workplace relationships, communicate effectively, and serve coworkers who can be difficult to work with. He also provides techniques for managing—and exceeding—expectations for internal service, and solving problems quickly and effectively.
Learning objectives
In this online course you will learn how to safely handle needles and glassware, learn how to respond to a needle stick or cut from broken glass, and learn how to properly dispose sharps.
Role: Shopper
Courses: ShopUW+ Foundations, ShopUW+ Process Updates, ShopUW+ Shopper Skills
Role: Requester
Courses: ShopUW+ Foundations, ShopUW+ Process Updates, ShopUW+ Shopper Skills, ShopUW+ Requester Skills
Role: Approver
Courses: ShopUW+ Foundations, ShopUW+ Process Updates, ShopUW+ Shopper Skills, ShopUW+ Requester Skills, Approver Skills
This course is a campus-wide offering required for employees with exposures over the Action Level of 25 micrograms per cubic meter calculated as an 8 hour time weighted average. For technical issues, contact Tara Cordes at tara.cordes@wisc.edu.
Work with animals comes with inherent risk, and these risks will vary depending on the species involved. This course provides an overview of the specific physical hazards, allergens, and zoonotic diseases in which you may be exposed to while working with various research models. This course is broken up into the following modules:
Service Personnel with Limited Animal Area Access is an annual requirement for FP&M Physical Plant and UWPD only. The SPLAAAF questionnaire is in MyUHS.
The key to successfully supervising in a hybrid work environment starts with the same fundamentals of good in-person supervision, but the way in which you do it looks different. It is best to check in with each employee to get a sense of their comfort level with hybrid work and managing their workload.
To add additional resources, please contact Kayla Ruplinger
Change is constant in our lives, and an essential element of the workplace. Navigating times of change can provoke a wide range of emotions including anxiety, excitement, and confusion. This course provides you with tools to understand the types and characteristics of change. You will also examine change management strategies, and develop a personal action plan to meaningfully navigate your situation of change. This is a virtual course. You will receive a link 24 hours before the course in your email.
Why should you attend?
Time Management is really all about self-management. Everyone has a finite amount of minutes, hours, and days to get work done. But, some people are able to accomplish more than others. This class will explore where your energy is spent and strategies for how to consciously decide how to eliminate or mitigate obstacles that get in the way of productivity.
As a result of this module, you will:
• Identify where you currently spend and where you want to spend time and energy
• Recognize your time/self-management skills and weaknesses, in order to minimize or eliminate “time robbers”
• Utilized strategies and create an action plan to better manage time/self
Participants will receive both classroom, hands-on training and practice in the proper procedure of traffic control. Topics covered are lane closures on freeways, expressways, and public roads, identify equipment needed for lane closures, identify areas of a traffic control zone, describe and demonstrate sign and cone spacing for freeway and expressway closures, describe and demonstrate taper lengths for freeway and expressway closures, demonstrate proper set-up of required signs and demonstrate proper set-up and removal of lane closures.
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To educate employees with tunnel entry responsibilities in the understanding of the hazards of working in general, constrained, confined and/or conditional environments that are present in tunnel systems. This includes use of self and team rescue devices.
Use this link to the UHS HR Training Page: https://intranet.uhs.wisc.edu/human-resources/training/
There is a list on the right column of the Campus-Administered Trainings (HIPAA, Preventing Sexual Harassment, and Cybersecurity)
You then also need to click on the UHS Annual Training Requirements for Permanent and Temp Staff option at the bottom of the page.
The only thing constant is change. No matter what your role on your team, you can proactively influence for positive during times of change. This module will help you with the awareness, skills, and tools to effectively lead a group or team through change. As a result of this module, you will:
• Understand the key characteristics of each type of change
• Describe and identify the phases of transition in change
• Determine the mindsets of people in change and how to address each
• Follow the steps of a planned change model
• Practice applying change management concepts.
This workshop is designed to help university employees (faculty, staff, graduate-student employees, and post-docs) identify hostile and intimidating behavior when it happens, understand how to create conditions that prevent it, know the policies in place to address it, and become familiar with the resources on campus that can help.
In this case-based workshop, participants will work through a number of scenarios to help identify what hostile and intimidating behavior is (and isn’t), and work with one another to understand what their responsibilities are when they hear about or experience incidents of hostile and intimidating behavior. The workshop will be a combination of content delivery (e.g., mini-lecture), both small and large group discussion, personal reflective activities, and group activities.
This workshop is designed to help FP&M supervisors understand what hostile and intimidating behavior is and how to engage university resources to resolve issues. In a two-hour, case-based workshop, participants will work through scenarios to identify when HIB is occurring (and when it isn’t) and understand what the role of a supervisor is when they hear about, witness, or experience incidents related to one or more of these behaviors.
Organizational politics are a natural part of any work setting. Sometimes those politics are ethical and helpful, other times they can be toxic and harmful. Being able to navigate the politics of your organization can help you be a better leader. This module will help you understand the dynamics of organizational politics.
As a result of this module, you will be able to:
· Shift your perceptions around organizational politics
· Differentiate between constructive vs. destructive org politics
· Discuss contributing factors, power, and influence
· Develop constructive political strategies
Learn how to approve/deny/send back expense reports and how to use SFS queries and resources. Required for all e-Reimbursement approvers and auditors.
Description:
Welcome to UW-Madison! Join us to learn about UW-Madison history, tradition, and organizational structure. You will have an opportunity to:
• Connect with other new employees
• Learn about the history and structure of UW-Madison
• Explore who makes up the campus community
• Discover available tools and resources for employees
• And have fun along the way!
UW System provides courses that are assigned to you based on your position. These courses may include:
This course provides an overview of travel policy for UW-Madison employees who travel, incur expenses, or approve expenses via various payment mechanisms at UW-Madison (Purchasing Card, Corporate Card, Expense Reimbursement). This training will cover topics such as the travel policies and procedures, allowable expenses, and other important considerations related to travel and expenses.
Overview of the campus historic preservation review process—as mandated by Wisconsin statute. Understand what types of construction activities, and which buildings and landscapes require review. Learn where to locate online resources that list reviewable buildings and landscapes.
FPM Physical Plant employees regularly use the learning website Vector (formerly called Safe Colleges) to complete online safety training.
Vector trainings support your safety, adhere to compliance, enhance performance, and develop preparedness.
Your leaders and/or safety team will assign safety training to you each month.
For instruction of the hazards related to working surfaces such as floors, walkways, stairs and ramps, and preventive measures for slips, trips and falls.
Module Segments
1. Sign In and Introductions
2. Module Objectives
3. OSHA Regulations
4. Walking Surfaces
5. Working Surfaces
6. Stretch Break
7. Balance, Traction & Grip
8. Ergonomics
9. Knowledge Review
10. Closing Remarks
To instruct on the most common types of welding, brazing, soldering and cutting (gas and arc), the hazards that are involved while performing these activities and the safety measure that shall be undertaken to minimize and prevent the occurrence of their associated hazards.
WiGROW is an engagement initiative designed to support the learning of student-employees. Supervisors and student-employees have intentional, reflective conversations with one another, providing students an opportunity to consider connections between their on-campus employment, career goals, and college experience.
WiGROW conversations are sensitive to employment context and individual student, varying in setting and style. Some conversations occur one-to-one after stepping aside from daily operations, while others take place as the student and supervisor continuing to work on tasks. Other conversations are facilitated at dedicated times in small groups. All WiGROW interactions are neutral and non-evaluative, creating a space for students to reflect on their learning in the workplace as it relates to their college experience and goals for their career.
Employees face a higher risk of injury during Winter months. Course topics include preventing slips and falls, hazard controls, and workers compensation.
Wisconsin’s Public Records Law, Wis. Stats. §19.31-19.39 is designed to serve two essential functions: transparency and accountability regarding the affairs of the government and the official acts of its officers and employees. As a unit of the state government, UW-Madison is subject to the Law, and the records of University officers and employees are subject to public access. Further, the Law presumes that denial of public access to this information is contrary to the public interest and only in exceptional cases may access be denied.
UW-Madison Office of Compliance: Public Records Guidelines for Employees: https://compliance.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/102/2018/05/public-records-law-screen-reader.pdf.
You can read more about Wisconsin Public Records Law Guidelines for Employees here.
More than any other topic, frontline employees ask for advice on how to serve angry and upset customers. This course reveals proven techniques for effectively neutralizing negative situations. Customer service expert Jeff Toister also shares specific actions employees can take before and after encounters with upset customers that will reduce the likelihood of problems occurring in the future.
Learning objectives
Workplace Safety is a umbrella course including modules such as Lockout/Tagout, Aerial Lift and other topics for operational staff.
Animal biosafety level 2 or ABSL-2, is required for work involving agents that pose moderate hazards to people, animals, or the environment. This level requires addition training and supervision, restricted access to facilities and labs, and the use of containment equipment to conduct research with infectious agents. Employees will learn about the differences between ABSL-1 and ABSL-2 and the requirements for working with hazardous pathogens.
This training has been developed specifically for researchers working with potentially infectious human materials and meets the requirements for annual training in the Bloodborne Pathogens Program. This course relates the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to biological research settings for those working with human blood, cells, tissue, and other potentially infectious material. This course is both the initial bloodborne pathogen training and the annual refresher.
– How to enroll in new employee benefits
– What is the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)?
– State Group Health plan options (what insurance will cost you, how it will work)
– Income Continuation Insurance (ICI), a type of disability insurance
– Brief overviews of supplemental plans (dental, vision, life and accident insurance, flexible spending and the 403b and 457b retirement plans)
Most benefits have 30-day enrollment deadlines, so plan to attend within the first 30 days of employment. If you are unable to attend a Benefits 101 within your first 30 days of employment, please review:
– YouTube video of Benefits 101 presentation
– Most new employees can enroll in insurance plans online using Self-service (eBenefits)
– Informational brochures and application forms
If you register for an online live session: information on how to join will be emailed to you before the session.
If you register for an in-person session: please note the location at time of sign up.
Get up to speed with Microsoft Excel, the world’s most popular spreadsheet program. Follow along with Excel expert Dennis Taylor as he demonstrates how to efficiently manage and analyze data with this powerful program. Learn how to enter and organize data, perform calculations with simple functions, and format the appearance of rows, columns, cells, and data. Other lessons cover how to work with multiple worksheets, build charts and PivotTables, sort and filter data, use the printing capabilities of Excel, and more.