Online Employee Safety Training
In alignment with OSHA requirements to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards, the Office of Environmental Health & Safety is expanding required safety training to include all faculty and staff. Those who have not yet completed this training will receive an email from the training platform HSI to access the following online training modules:
- Emergency and Fire Preparedness
- Fire Extinguisher Use
- Office Ergonomics
- Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls
Colleagues should use the single sign-on (SSO) function and their WFU credentials to access the learning modules from the HSI email. Each module takes less than 20 minutes to complete, and the entire training is conducted online with no in-person components. “Fire Extinguisher Use” training is required annually; all others are a one-time requirement:
The deadline to complete all required training is June 30, 2025. Managers will only be notified if their employees have not completed the training by the deadline.Please email wfuehs@wfu.edu with questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is required to complete this training?
All full- and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, regardless of work location or modality, are required to complete this training.
Will I have to complete all four training videos every year?
Faculty and staff are required to complete all four training modules at least once; the “Fire Extinguisher Use” training is required annually.
Why is Office Ergonomic training necessary?
Under OSHA’s General Duty Clause, employers must keep their workplaces free from recognized serious hazards, including ergonomic hazards.
How do I access the training?
Click the link provided in the email sent by the HSI training platform. Then use the single sign-on function and your WFU credentials to access the training modules.
Why are the videos not loading/launching?
If you are having issues with the videos, first check your browser’s settings to ensure pop-ups are allowed from HSI. If you continue to have technical issues, email help@wfu.edu or call 336.758.4357 for assistance.