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Office Safety

This class addresses hazards associated within the office environment. Topics include tripping hazards, effects of video display terminals, ergonomics, and general safety awareness.

Length of Course: One and one-half to two and one-half hours.

If you would like to schedule a class or have any questions, contact a Workplace Safety coordinator at riskhelp@state.vt.us.

State of Vermont Online University -- State of Vermont Online University

The Summit: Center for State Employee Development (DHR) and the Office of State Employee Workers' Compensation and Injury Prevention are pleased to announce the availability of on-line courses for state employees!

This collaborative offering was created to:

  • Provide additional training and professional development for state employees
  • Reduce course costs and associated expenses such as mileage/travel and overtime
  • Better serve state employees in outlying/remote areas of the state
  • Allow employees to access the trainings according to their schedules and time constraints
  • Better serve those who work alternate shifts (2nd & 3rd shifts)

A sample of some of the courses available online are: Defensive Driving, Blood Borne Pathogens, Ergonomics for Supervisors, Ergonomics for the Office, General Ergonomics, and Slips, Trips, and Falls to name a few.  There are also several excellent career development courses such as: Internet Explorer, Office, PowerPoint, etc.

Registration process

To register and take courses employees will need the following:

Employee ID#
Supervisor (or appointing authority) email for course approval
The latest version of Java and Adobe Flash installed on their computer – employees should contact their own IT staff for assistance with this installation.

How will registration work?

  • Employees will register on-line at http://www.firstnetlearning.com/vermont (please save the link to your favorites!)
  • Supervisor will receive an email asking them to approve or decline enrollment for the employee
  • Once a course is approved the employee will receive a confirmation or declination

Course Cost Structure

Course costs are based on the number of credits for a particular course. Course credits vary from 1-10, with the majority being in the 1-4 credit range.

The first credit is $10; each subsequent credit is an additional $5 – costs are as follows:

  • 1 credit = $10
  • 2 credits = $15
  • 3 credits = $20
  • 4 credits = $25
  • And so on

For other courses offered by DHR in a classroom environment, please visit: Summit Center

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