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Environmental Health & Safety
2201 West College Parkway
Reynolds Hall, Room 104C
Carson City, NV 89703
Email: ehs@wnc.edu
Phone: (775) 445-4458
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Workplace Safety
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office provides proactive service and assistance to maintain safe and healthy campuses. From injury prevention programs to audits and inspections, EHS can provide training and consultative assistance on a wide range of issues concerning safety and wellness for staff and students alike.
Audits and Inspections
EHS audits and inspections are a valuable leading indicator tool to assess the safety risks in your area and allow for a proactive approach to safety and compliance. EHS staff conduct frequent informal inspections of laboratories, shops, and mechanical spaces to ensure safe operations.
Contact us to learn more about the value of a safety audit, report a potential unsafe behavior or condition, or to schedule a visit.
Training
Training is a vital component of maintaining a safe and healthy campus, and is often required by law. It is everyone’s responsibility to understand and follow the laws that govern the work that we perform. Contact us to provide training for your department, or to develop training programs for you.
Safety Consultation
WNC can provide a variety of safety consultation services. Whether you need a one on one consult regarding the safety concerns of an employee, or you require a thorough review of your departmental programs and procedures, our office can provide the resources to meet your needs with minimal disruption to your normal operations.
Defensive Driving Requirement
In accordance with BCN Risk Management and the Nevada State Administrative Manual state employees who drive state-owned vehicles must participate in an approved defensive driving class and applicable refresher courses once every four years, or subsequent to an at-fault accident if recommended by an accident review committee.
For options to complete the training, see below. The refresher may be utilized as an orientation until a 4-hour training can be scheduled for up to 1 year.
Initial Defensive Driving Course
Nevada Risk Management Office offers a defensive driving class in Carson City.
To enroll:
- Use the Nevada Employee Action and Timekeeping System (NEATS).
- Contact the NEATS Help Desk (775-687-9099) or Nevada’s Division of Risk Management if you do not have the resource to use NEATS, or have any questions.
- Provide a copy of the certificate to EHS Office.
Online Option: The National Safety Council offers an online 4-hour defensive driving course which can be taken in lieu of in-class training. Note: there is a cost associated with this option.
Defensive Driving Refresher Course
Online defensive driving refresher courses are readily available. A refresher course must be taken once every four years (after completion of the initial state of Nevada in-class session or the National Safety Council online course). A refresher course may also be used as an orientation until a full 4-hour course can be scheduled.
Option #1: NSHE Risk Management Online Defensive Driver Orientation/Refresher
- Select the following Link: http://serve.evoc101web.com/cmi/login.php
- Enter Course ID provided to you by EHS.
- Enter Student Number: This is your 9 digit Employee ID Number.
Note: If you do not have an Employee ID Number please contact Risk Management and we will generate a student number for you. - Verify Student Number “Employee ID”.
- Enter your First and Last Name
- Launch Course.
A minimum score of 70% is required to pass this course. - Upon Completion of this course please print the certificate of completion for your records and forward to the EH&S department.
- Read and complete the attached Driver Acknowledgement Form and forward to EH&S Department.
Option #2: State of Nevada Online Professional Development Center at http://nvelearn.nv.gov
- Select the following Link: http://nvelearn.nv.gov and logon using your existing password.
- Select “State of Nevada Employees”
- Select “Defensive Driving”
- Select “Defensive Driving (Refresher)”
- Upon Completion of this course please print the certificate of completion for your records and forward to the EH&S department.
- Read and complete the attached Driver Acknowledgement Form and forward to EH&S Department.
Provide a copy of the certificate to EHS Office.
Environmental Health & Safety
2201 West College Parkway
Reynolds Hall, Room 104C
Carson City, NV 89703
Email: ehs@wnc.edu
Phone: (775) 445-4458
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm