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.
Environmental Emergency Plans
Environmental Hazards Emergency Response Plan
This course is required for employees who are involved with handling, storage and/or clean-up of oils, hazardous materials or petroleum products at facilities that are covered by an Environmental Hazards Emergency Response Plan. This typically includes utility, maintenance, and housing and food service employees. The format is site-specific instructor-led training. This is an annual training requirement.
LRN Course Registration Environmental Emergency Plans Program
Spill Prevention and Response
This course is recommended for employees who are involved with handling, storage and/or clean-up of oils, hazardous materials, or petroleum products. This typically includes utility, maintenance, and housing and food service employees. The format is an online module. Additional information on spill response and the location of spill control materials must be provided by the supervisor.
Spill Prevention and Response – Defensive Measures
This course is recommended for employees that may be the first people to encounter a spill. It provides training on spill prevention and the defensive measures that can be taken to lessen the impact of a spill while awaiting other trained employees to arrive and perform the cleanup. The focus is for non-laboratory personnel, and the training can be used for new employees or as a refresher for existing employees. The format is an online module. Additional information on spill response and the location of spill control materials must be provided by the supervisor.
PLEASE NOTE: For those taking the course annually, you must click “Request” each year to open a new instance of the course on your transcript if a new instance has not already been assigned to you.