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• Class List - The following safety-related classes are provided on a regular basis or can be scheduled.  Select and follow the link to a description and class content  See the following link for checklist of required training and documents (Lab and research areas)  (Non-lab areas)

  • Employee Safety & Hazard Communication (Right-to-Know)  
  • Defensive Driving Course      
  • Laboratory Standard      
  • BioSafety Training Class    
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Class  
  • Animal Worker Safety   (monthly)
  • Respirator Training & Fit Testing  
  • Radiation Safety    
  • Nuclear Gauge Training- Radiation Safety (annual)
  • Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Training (upon request)    
  • Emergency Action Plan  (bimonthly- for NMSU policy)
  • Lock out Tag out (annual)
  • Confined Space (annual)
  • Hearing Protection
  • Ladder Safety (annual)
  • Fork Lift Training (bimonthly training)
  • Asbestos Awareness (annual training arranged by EH&S, Campus management by OFS
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Office Ergonomics (one on one training) 
  • Back and Lifting Safety
  • Fire Extinguisher Operation/Use (hands-on training provided by Fire Section of PPD)

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Class Descriptions & Contents

Defensive Driving Course

Defensive Driving Class (DDC) / NMSU Driving Permit

This safety driving class is provided for employees to comply with requirement to drive a University or state vehicle licenced for highway use (also see DDC classes). Note: This class is not needed to only drive a utility (golf, electric, etc) cart on campus (see NMSU Utility Cart Safety Policy).

University Policy:- Driving Permit:

In order to drive a university vehicle (licensed for highway use), the individual 

• 1. Must attend or show proof of recent attendance (Proof to include documentation of class attendance, provider, class type, date) at a nationally sanctioned safety driving course, e.g. National Safety Council, or at EH&S' (4) four-hour Defensive Driving Class training sessions and
• 2. Have a valid driving license (Prospective drivers will undergo a motor vehicle records check, initially and every 3 years) and 
• 3. Maintain a good driving record  (Any employee or student who receives a traffic citation for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, or fails to obey any applicable traffic laws while driving or occupying a state vehicle may result in suspension or revocation of their University driver's privileges. See vehicle use precedures) 

State statute requires individuals to obtain a NM drivers license within 30 days of establishing residence in NM. Out of state license holders are required to provide a certified copy of their driving history before a NMSU permit is issued. EH&S can check most state driving records (NOT CA, WA, PA, or MD) for an additional charge (the fee depends on the state).

Upon successful completion of these requirements a NMSU driving permit will be issued. 

Fees -

	$50.00 (plus applicable license check fee)
	$50.00 fee for individuals attending class for personal reasons
	Note there is a handling & licence check fee for issuing a permit to those that have obtained DDC certificate outside NMSU

To register for this class you must provide

	*your full name (*as on your current license),
	*address (street, city, state, country - *as on your current license),
	*date of birth, (*as on your current license)

	a current/valid driver's license number, and
	a department account number (pay by check or cash if the class is for personal reasons).

on line form.  Non-employees (or personals) can also register on linene but must pay for the class at EH&S at least a week in advance 

Individuals should bring their current driver's license and a pencil to class. 

This class is provided by EH&S at the Safety training facility (map) and is on the monthly schedule.Schedule) (To Register)  (More information)