Safety Training
In-Person Safety Training Courses
In-person safety training is regularly scheduled in the Department of Safety & Risk Management’s office in the Citizens Trust Building located in downtown Atlanta, GA. If you have a group of employees on a Perimeter Campus or other location requiring training, please contact us to see if we can accommodate your needs.
Courses Currently Available:
Online Training
This training is for informational purposes only. This does not fulfill specific requirements of Georgia State University or the University System of Georgia.
Courses Currently Available
This program is designed to educate USG employees on the importance and benefits of properly recognizing and safely working with hazardous materials.
- Hazardous Waste Training
This program is designed to educate employees on the importance and benefits of properly identifying, handling, and disposing of hazardous wastes. - Bloodborne Pathogens Training
This program is designed to provide a basic understanding of bloodborne pathogens, common modes of transmission, and methods of preventing exposure. - Computer Workstation Ergonomic Training
This program is designed to provide knowledge, skills, and educational tools to help identify potential ergonomic related injuries, recognize ergonomic risk factors, and reduce regionalized risks by using good ergonomic work practices and procedures. - Library Ergonomic Training for Stacking
This program is designed to provide an awareness of ergonomics and how it applies to handling books in the library. - Portable Fire Extinguisher Training / Information
A public service program was created by Brooks Equipment Company with the intention to provide customers and the general public easy access to useful information related to the application and proper use of fire extinguishers.
Upon completion of online safety training, a printable certificate of completion is available.
Office Location
Citizens Trust Building
75 Piedmont Avenue
Suite 506
Atlanta GA 30302
Emergency Numbers
Emergencies: 911
Campus Police: 404-413-3333
Mailing Address
Georgia State University
Department of Safety & Risk Management
P.O. Box 3961
Atlanta GA 30302-3961
Our Staff
Elizabeth Barrett
Director, Safety and Risk Management
Office: 404-413-9548
Email:
ebarrett7@gsu.edu
Queenie Gamble
A.A.S, Paralegal Studies; GAP; NFPA
Risk & Insurance Coordinator
Office: 404-413-9546
Email:
qgamble@gsu.edu
Our Staff
Mary Anderson
Occupational Health & Safety Officer
Office: 404-413-9547
Email:
oanderson@gsu.edu