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Training

Northwestern Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is fully committed to protecting University community members from injuries and illnesses. As part of this ongoing effort,  employees must complete all assigned safety training to ensure compliance with University EHS policy and local, state, and federal regulations.

Groups listed below are enrolled in safety training and can view their individual curriculums by clicking the link below. 

safety training curriculums

2025 IN-PERSON TRAINING CALENDAR

Academic and Theater Shop Staff

  • Art Theory and Practice
  • Ford Design Center
  • Norris Events (Cahn Auditorium)
  • Tech Professional Shop
  • Wirtz Costume Shop
  • Wirtz Light and Sound, Scene and Prop, and Paint Shops

Administrative and Office Staff

  • Athletics Facilities
  • Facilities
  • Kellogg Facilities
  • Library
  • Norris Events
  • Information Technology (NUIT) Service Operation
  • Tech Professional Shop
  • Wildcard Office

Building and Grounds Maintenance Staff

  • Athletics Facilities Grounds
  • Facilities Auto Shop
  • Facilities Carpenters
  • Facilities Custodial
  • Facilities Electricians
  • Facilities Energy (DDC)
  • Facilities Engineers
  • Facilities Grounds
  • Facilities Locksmiths
  • Facilities Operating Engineers
  • Facilities Painters
  • Facilities Technology Institute Engineers
  • Information Technology (NUIT) Service Operation
  • Information Technology (NUIT) Telecommunications and Network Services
  • Kellogg Facilities
  • Library Facilities
  • Residential Services Maintenance

Mail Services, Logistics, and Warehouse Staff

  • Kellogg Mail Room
  • Laboratory Supply Services
  • Logistics
  • Mail Services
  • Warehouse Associates

Project Managers

  • Project Managers

Safety and Security Staff

  • Communications Officers
  • Community Service Officers
  • Emergency Management
  • Environmental Health and Safety
  • Security Systems and Technical Services
  • Transportation and Parking
  • University Police

Training can be accessed via myHR Learn. You must have a University-provided NetID and password to access these training courses via myHR Learn. Click on the button below to view available safety training courses.

OCCUPATIONAL Safety TRAINING COURSES

FIELD RESEARCH Safety TRAINING COURSES

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Upcoming Training

May
20
2025

Hazardous Waste (RCRA) Coordinator

10:00 AM Chicago
This training is intended to provide an overview of the different types of regulated wastes and awareness on proper hand...
May
27
2025

Asbestos Awareness

7:30 AM Chicago
This asbestos awareness training course is intended to provide maintenance and custodial staff a basic understanding of ...
May
28
2025

Asbestos Awareness

7:00 AM Evanston
This asbestos awareness training course is intended to provide maintenance and custodial staff a basic understanding of ...
Jun
16
2025

Hands On Fire Extinguisher Training

9:00 AM Chicago
A hands-on experience, learning PASS and CARE using a fire extinguisher.  Along with learning how to control fires in th...
Jun
16
2025

Hands On Fire Extinguisher Training

1:00 PM Chicago
A hands-on experience, learning PASS and CARE using a fire extinguisher.  Along with learning how to control fires in th...
Jun
17
2025

Hands On Fire Extinguisher Training

10:00 AM Chicago
A hands-on experience, learning PASS and CARE using a fire extinguisher.  Along with learning how to control fires in th...