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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)

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Class Description & Contents

Fire Extinguisher Training

Description/purpose:

This course is designed to enable employees to identify the different classes of fires and to know what to do in case of a fire. This class includes hands-on use of an extinguisher in fighting a small fire. 

Contents:

• OSHA Fire Protection 1910.157 (portable fire extinguishers)
• Introduction to fire protection
• Fire hazards
• Preparing for fire emergency action
• The ingredients of a fire
• Classes of fires
• Fire extinguishers types and uses

Who should attend:

All University employees, including full-time, part-time, and work study, working in NMSU buildings or work areas.

Training frequency: Initial (may be repeated annually)

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

Course Schedule:  The PPD fire section provides this training at 9:00 am on Tuesdays and 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays at the NMSU fire station (north of EH&S, at the corner of Wells and Research, next to the Physical Plant Building).  Call the NMSU Fire Section at 646-2519 to request more information or to sign up for  this training.

General Information: For general questions on Fire Safety, such as fire extinguisher use/requirements (click here) or for a Quick guide for fire response (click here).

Hearing Protection

This class can be provided by EH&S but is not on the monthly schedule  Call (646-3327) or email to set up a class for a group or for more information.

Ladder Safety

This class is provided by EH&S and is on the semester schedule.  It is scheduled at least annually. (Schedule)  Call (646-3327) or email to set up a class for a group or for more information.

Back and Lifting Safety

This class provided by EH&S and is on the semester schedule.  It is scheduled at least annually. (Schedule)   Call (646-3327) or email to set up a special class for a group or for more information.  

Office Ergonomics

Description/purpose:

This is directed at ergonomics in the office environment.  It provides a brief look at the science of fitting jobs to people and cover typical office symptoms of muscularskelatal disorders (MSD). 

Contents: Topics include

• engineering adjustments involving the
  • workstation,
  • chairs,
  • working height and
  • display screens;
• administrative solutions involving
  • the nature of the jobs,
  • task repetitive, and
  • work schedule;
• personal attributes;
• stretching exercises; and
• local resources

Length of course:   Generally this review is handled on a case by case basis as part of a visit to the work area.  

This class is provided by EH&S as needed, for information contact us by email or call 646-3327.