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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 / Back and Lifting Safety  
  • Worker Protection Standard (annual)
  • Fire Extinguisher Operation/Use (hands-on training provided by NMSU Fire dept)

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Class Description & Contents

Lab Standard Training (Chemical Hygiene Plan)   

Description/purpose:

This course provides employees with information on the OSHA's Laboratory Standard (29 CFR, 1910.1450 ), the regulations and compliance requirements.  It includes discussion, examples, and exercises on physical and health hazards of the chemicals in laboratory, measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, emergency procedures, personal protective equipment, and disposal requirements for chemicals. Employees will be informed of the need and steps to comply with state and federal regulations, as well as with the NMSU Lab Safety Guide.

• Prior attendance at recent NMSU Hazard Communication Class is required

Contents:

• Laboratory Standard (29 CFR, 1910.1450) requirements - including Regulations; Hazard analysis/hazard identification; Monitoring; Medical exam; PELs; Exposure symptoms; Detection methods; Lab hazards, procedures, practice; PPE; Safety equipment; Emergency actions and Recordkeeping
• The Chemical Hygiene Plan content - including CHP location, Hygiene Responsibilities; Standard Operating Procedures; Control Measures to reduce exposure; Ventilation and Hood Performance; Prior Approval & Non-standard Operations; Particularly Hazardous Substances and Resource Material Pertaining to Laboratory Hazards (CHP model program)
• Review of EPA's Hazardous Waste Regulations (40 CFR 261-262) and waste disposal at NMSU

Who should attend:  All University employees, including full-time, part-time, and work study, who are assigned to a laboratory (OSHA definition of a laboratory) where hazardous or toxic chemicals are present. Previous attendance at a recent NMSU HazCom class is prerequisite

Training frequency:  Initial upon assignment to or beginning work in a laboratory.  Additional site-specific training on specialized hazards will be provided by chemical hygiene officer or supervisor for each lab.

Length of course: 1 1/2 - 2 hours depending on audience size and questions

This class is provided by EH&S and is on the monthly schedule  (Schedule) (To Register)