TRAININGS 

•  State of Vermont Online University -- see below for more information
• Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety & Health
• Ergonomics 101 (Computer Workstation)
• First Aid/CPR
• Office Safety
• OSHA Free On-Line training
• OSHA eTools and Electronic Products for Compliance Assistance
• Safety Orientation  (currently under development)
• SIRI (UVM)
• Summit Center

State of Vermont Online University

The Summit: Center for State Employee Development (DHR) and Workplace Safety & Training (BGS) 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)

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

Trainings offered by BGS Workplace Safety

Online Ergonomics Training

• Ergonomics for Supervisors
• Ergonomics for the Office
• General Ergonomics
• Ergonomics for Computer Workstations (OSHA -- free)

Ergonomics 101

This class is intended for all employees who use computers as part of their regular job duties or are interested in improving their ergonomic knowledge and awareness. We will discuss ergonomic principles, identify awkward postures, and perform basic interventions to correct unhealthy/unsafe postures.
This class covers how to set-up a functional computer workstation, proper working posture, and how to maximize efficiency of existing equipment for reduction of cumulative trauma disorders.

Participants learn to:

• Recognize and avoid repetitive strain injuries
• How to set-up computer workstations properly
• Revise job tasks & habits
• Apply proper body mechanics
• Improve comfort & productivity on the job
• Critique workstation design & posture problems

If you would like to schedule a class or have any questions, contact Workplace Safety and Training (riskhelp@state.vt.us).

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 Workplace Safety and Training (riskhelp@state.vt.us).