Training Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
First, please remember the following:
- Contact Human Resources if:
- Employees cannot be found within the department.
- The wrong department number is on the letter that was sent.
- An employee's information is incorrect.
*Our information is received from Human Resources, thus we cannot make changes to that information.
- Employees are required to complete either the online orientation OR the in class orientation. Employees are not required to complete both.
- Am I required to attend the New Employee Orientation safety course?
- Why do I have to take the Bloodborne Pathogen course annually?
- I work in a lab environment, who conducts the lab safety plan training?
- Do I need to register for any of EHS Instructor-Led courses?
- If I received training on subjects such as Bloodborne pathogens or Radioactive Worker, etc., from a previous employer am I state required to attend the University's course?
- When I go to take the post-test, the selection buttons are off the side of my screen. What should I do?
- Click the "Start" button on your computer to bring up the menu and select Settings > Control Panel.
- When the Control Panel window opens, select "Display".
- In the Display window, choose the "Settings" tab.
- In the lower left, there should be a section labeled "Screen resolution". Click the little arrow and drag it to the right until the numbers beneath change to at least "1024 by 768 pixels".
- Click "OK".
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Am I required to attend the New Employee Orientation safety course?
Yes - all employees hired in 1993 to present are required to attend New Employee Orientation
Why do I have to take the Bloodborne Pathogens course annually?
OSHA'S BBP standard 1910.1030 requires employees to conduct annual training.
I work in a lab environment, who conducts the lab safety plan (LSP) training?
The Principal Investigator is required to conduct an annual review of his/her LSP with all laboratory personnel.
Do I need to register for any of EHS Instructor-Led courses?
Pre-registration is not required.
If I received training on subjects such as Bloodborne pathogens or Radioactive Worker, etc., from a previous employer am I still required to attend the University's course?
Yes. It is required that the employer conduct training on its policy and procedures.
When I go to take the post-test, the selection buttons are off the side of my screen. What should I do?
This occurs on monitors that have low resolutions. Please complete the following steps to remedy the problem: