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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  
  • 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 / Back and Lifting Safety  
  • Worker Protection Standard (annual)
  • Supervisor training/Job Hazard Analysis
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Fire Extinguisher Operation/Use (hands-on training provided by NMSU Fire dept)

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Class Descriptions & Contents

Worker Protection Standard

Description/purpose:

This course provides employees with general information and University requirements on the worker protection standard.  Affected NMSU employee should attend the NMSU EH&S Employee and HazCom safety before attending this class. 

Contents:

Under the provisions of the Worker Protection Standard, the following topics are covered

• displaying specific information about pesticide safety, and emergency procedures;
• pesticide safety training for agricultural workers and pesticide handlers;
• information on getting medical treatment in case of work-related pesticide emergencies;

In addition,

• restricted-entry intervals for certain applications. These are the times immediately after pesticide applications when workers may not enter treated areas;
• notification (oral and/or posted warnings), for areas where pesticide applications are taking place and where restricted-entry intervals are in effect
• providing worker PPE and use of pesticide application equipment
• decontamination methods and procedures to remove pesticides residues.

Who should attend:

The Worker Protection Standard must be addressed whenever pesticide products are used on agricultural establishments for the commercial or research production of agricultural plants. Pesticide applicators fall into the category of pesticide handlers in this regulation.  This includes all effected University employees, including full-time, part-time, and work study.

Training frequency

Initial training with additional information provided when new equipment, chemical or other hazard is introduced into the work area.  Supervisors are responsible to ensure employees receive and understand required training and information for site-specific hazards.    

Length of course:

One to one and half hours with some variation for audience size and questions  

This class can be provided as needed  (Schedule) (To Register)

Supervisor Training/Job Hazard Analysis

1. Description/purpose:
2. Job hazard analysis is a technique for supervisors that evaluates job tasks as a way to identify hazards before they occur. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment. Supervisors use job hazard analysis to eliminate and prevent hazards in the workplaces. JHA is important in reducing injury and potential fatalities. A hazard often is associated with a condition or activity that, if left uncontrolled, can result in an injury or illness.
4. Contents: The class covers task analyisis and hazard control.
   Analysis

   JHA include an analysis of task, hazard and conseqence for each job.  Priority is given to job types:

   • * with the highest injury or illness rates;
   • * with the potential to cause severe or disabling injuries or illness,
   • * in which one simple human error could lead to a severe accident or injury;
   • * that are new to your operation or have undergone changes in processes and procedures; and
   • * complex enough to require written instructions.

   After identifying uncontrolled hazards, eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable risk level. Not all hazard controls are equal. Some are more effective than others at reducing the risk. Hazard control includes the following in priority: Engineering controls, Administrative controls, Personal protective equipment.

   Engineering controls:

   • Elimination/minimization - to remove or substituting processes, equipment, materials, or other factors to lessen the hazard;
   • Enclosure of the hazard using cabs, enclosures for noisy equipment, or other means;
   • Isolation with interlocks, machine guards, blast shields, welding curtains, etc; and
   • Removal or redirection of hazard e.g. via local and exhaust ventilation.

   Administrative controls :

   • Written operating procedures, work permits, and safe work practices;
   • Exposure time limitations (commonly to control temperature extremes and ergonomic hazards);
   • Monitoring the use of highly hazardous materials;
   • Alarms, signs, and warnings; Buddy system; and Training.

   Personal Protective Equipment: respirators, hearing protection, protective clothing, safety glasses, and hard hats are acceptable in the following circumstances:

   • When engineering controls are not feasible or eliminate the hazard;
   • When safe work practices do not provide sufficient additional protection; and
   • During emergencies when engineering controls may not be feasible.
   Who should attend:

   Supervisors 

   • Training frequency
   •     As needed
   • Length of course:

     One to one and half hours with some variation for audience size and questions  

     This class can be provided as needed