Training Opportunities
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) provides our community with the latest instruction and information in several areas.
Visit the EHS Training Calendar to find out about upcoming courses.
Crowd Manager Training
This one-hour program certifies an individual to be a Crowd Manager for three years. Crowd Managers are required for any event where the assembled capacity exceeds 50 people.
New Employee Orientation
This two-hour orientation is required for all new employees and is scheduled monthly by Human Resources. Topics cover the following:
- Incident Reporting
- Fire Safety
- Hazardous Communication Standard
- Ergonomics
- Bloodborne Pathogens
First Aid/CPR/AED
This is an American Heart Association (AHA) certified program.
The 8-hour class is free to any faculty, staff, or students, including family members. The general public can take the class, if space is available, for a fee of $35.
Driver Training
Anyone who wishes to rent a Middlebury passenger or 15-passenger vehicle is required to take this course. There is no cost for the class, but a driving orientation (a 1-hour review on the road) is also required for 15-passenger vans and larger vehicles.
Classes are scheduled monthly and cover all vehicles. A valid state license is required to take the class, and individuals wanting a 15-Passenger van license must have had their license for three years.
Trailer Towing
This course requires a class 2 license and is conducted on an as-needed basis. You must attend a two-hour classroom workshop and successfully complete a hour-long practical skills test.