Training
This webpage lists all of the EHS training by program area. They can be searched using a specific term or filtered by program. Click on the course name to open the description. The narratives explain who needs to take the training, if it is required or recommended, If it is a one-time training or needs to be taken more than once, the format of the training, and provides a link to the training and program webpage.
Note to Students: If you are not receiving compensation from Penn State and you have not yet taken a class on Penn State’s Learning Resource Network (LRN), you will first need to create an account using your Penn State access account. Navigate to the LRN and click on "Login to LRN.” The links below will then take you to the correct training.
Note to Supervisors: Reference the Guide to assist in registering employees and generating reports.
Energized Electrical Safety
Electrical Disconnect Operation Safety
This course is required for employees who operate electrical disconnect devices including circuit breakers and fused switches (“knife switches”). Such devices do not include control circuits such as light switches or equipment on/off controls. The training consists of an online module and covers safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. The training is required every three years.
PLEASE NOTE: You must click “Request” every three years to open a new instance of the course on your transcript if a new instance has not already been assigned to you.
Energized Electrical/NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training - Part 1 of 2 (Online)
This training is required for employees who service electrical circuits. This training covers safe work practices that must be followed when work on or near live parts is necessary. The training consists of an online module and supplemental information. The training is required every three years.
PLEASE NOTE: You must click “Request” every three years to open a new instance of the course on your transcript if a new instance has not already been assigned to you.
Energized Electrical/NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training - Part 2 of 2 (Hands-On)
This training is required for employees who service electrical circuits. This training covers safe work practices when work on or near live parts is necessary.
This is the second part of Energized Electrical/NFPA 70E Arc Flash training. The pre-requisite for this course is successful completion of the online training course titled "EHS - Energized Electrical/NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training.” Both courses are required for the training to be considered complete. The training is required every three years.
TRAINING IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THERE ARE NO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CLASSES FOR THIS TRAINING COURSE.