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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)
- Fire Extinguisher Operation/Use (hands-on training provided by NMSU Fire dept)
Class Descriptions & Contents
BioSafety (Lab Biosafety) Training
Description/purpose:
This course provide employees with information and training on specific Biosafety –related regulatory and work practice requirements for research laboratory operations. The training session is conducted by NMSU EH&S.
Contents:
The class topics include
An introduction to oversight of research safety and regulatory compliance by
federal agencies.- NMSU
BioSafety Manual.
- Review of BSL-2 facility and work practice requirements.
- A description of HEPA filters and HEPA filtration.
- An overview of biohazard cabinetry with an emphasis on
Class II BSCs.
- Review of the proper set up, use, and shut down procedures for BSCs.
- Spill decontamination and clean up.
- Laboratory waste storage, decontamination, and disposal.
Who should attend:
While enrollment for this training is open to all NMSU faculty, staff and students this training is required for laboratory staff working at Biosafety Level II as described on an NMSU Institutional Biosafety Committee-approved application.
Training frequency:
Refresher training is not required but is recommended at three-year intervals.Length of course: 2 hours, + or - depending on audience size and questions
This class is provided by EH&S and is on the regular schedule (Schedule) (To Register)
Description/purpose:
This course provide employees with information and training on precautions with dealing with blood, infectious materials and other biohazards. Employees are informed of the need and requirement to comply with state and federal regulations, as well as with University Safety program. .
Contents:
The class covers the following
- introduction
to Federal and State regulations
- discussion of the regulatory standard and explanation of
its contents,
- information on bloodborne diseases and their transmission,
- NMSU model exposure control plan,
- engineering and work practice controls,
- personal protective equipment,
- hepatitis B vaccine,
- response to emergencies involving blood,
- how to handle exposure incidents,
- the post-exposure evaluation and
- follow-up program, signs/labels/color-coding. .
Who should attend:
All University employees, including full-time, part-time, and work study provide first aid services, work with or have the potential to contact human blood, body fluids, or tissues
Training frequency:
Training on the standard must be given
- initially
on assignment and
- (if the potential for exposure is routine)
Length of course: 1 1/2 to 2 hours, depending on audience size and questions
This class is provided by EH&S and is on the monthly schedule (Schedule) (To Register)
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