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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 Description & Contents
Hazardous Waste Management Class
EPA's
Hazardous Waste Regulations (40 CFR 261-262) - NMSU
Hazardous Waste Manual
- Characteristics
of hazardous, biohazardous, radioactive and other regulated waste
- Waste
Accumulation and Satellite Accumulation Points (SAPs)
- SAP
requirements - inspections, logs, accumulation, and segregation of materials
- PPE,
containers, labels, hoods, and training
- Waste
tracking forms - who to call, filling in the forms
- Landfill,
POTW and other disposal requirements
- Chemical
redistribution - forms, available chemicals,
- Emergencies,
spills and clean up
Description/purpose:
This course provides employees with information on the disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials, federal, state and city regulations and NMSU compliance. It covers physical and health hazards of the materials, measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, and methods to ensure correct disposal.
Prior attendance at a recent NMSU Hazard Communication Class is required
Contents:
Who should attend:
All University employees, including full-time, part-time, and work study, who produce waste that contains chemicals, blood, human body fluids or infectious agents. Every waste generator must have at least one person (preferably a supervisor) attend this training.
Training frequency:
An annual training review is required to comply with regulations .
Length of course:
1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on audience size and questions
This class is provided by EH&S and is on the monthly schedule (Schedule) (To Register).
The class covers the requirements and construction of the Emergency Action Plan as well as an outline of emergency planning. Click here for information on EAP requirements and guidance .
This class is provided by EH&S and is currently on the training schedule Call (646-3327) or email to set up a class for a group or for more information.
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Awareness Training
- Introduction to White Sand Missile Range (WSMR)
- Video on unexploded ordnance (UXO) hazards at WSMR
- Slides,
discussion and written information on
- what
UXO are
- what
they look like.
- where
the hazards are found; and
- how
hazard areas are marked
- what
to do if you find a UXO
- Orientation letter, training record and UXO badge
- Handout download (pdf- format) PPT slide show
Description/purpose:
This course presents employees with information and mandatory annual training on unexploded ordnance for work areas at White Sand Missile Range.
Contents:
Who should attend:
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This training is provided for all
University employees, including full-time, part-time, and work study, who visit, work, or
travel on White Sand Missile Range as part of their duties or research. WSMR
requires that these individuals receive training on the hazards associated with UXO.
Length of course: 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on audience size and questions.
This class can be provided by EH&S, as needed, for information contact us by email or call 646-3327.
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