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Safety Boot Camp  (back)
 
Description:
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).
Contact Info:
karl.stelzer@wisc.edu, kyle.kinney@wisc.edu
Intended Audience:
The training is for employees new to campus. For 2nd, 3rd and 12-hour shift employees, please discuss with your supervisor.
Instructor Info:
Karl Stelzer, Kyle Kinney
 
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