Police & Security Environment Training Courses

Below are the environmental health & safety training courses required for all employees in the Police & Security environment. Job categories include Police Officers and Security Guard Responders. Supervisors should ensure all personnel have received training.

Please fill out the Training Request Form to have online training assigned.

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

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

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

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

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

Initial
Online Module
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2.0In this course, you will learn to identify key facts about PPE and its use, identify characteristics of protective clothing materials and protective suits, identify the level of protection that a user is provided when wearing specific types of PPE, and recognize proper donning and doffing techniques for PPE.1 Hour

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

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

Initial and Annual
Online Module

REQUIRED BASED ON SPECIFIC JOB TASK

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

Initial and Annual
Online Module

Fit Test Evaluation
HAZWOPERThis training is designed for workers and managers at uncontrolled hazardous waste operations who previously completed 40- or 24-hour HAZWOPER training.  The goal of the refresher training is to ensure workers stay competent and up to date on safety practices related to operations involving hazardous substances.8 Hours

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

Initial and Annual
Online Module

Please contact the EHS office at ehsoffice@charlotte.edu, or 704-687-1111, if you need assistance with scheduling a safety training session for your employees.