Documents and Training Checklist
for General Work Areas
|
Link to
Training Programs |
|
Link to
checklist for
Labs & related research settings |
|
Activity |
Required Training |
Required Program and/or Documents |
| Do you work with,
have or store chemicals in your work area(s), vehicle, or building? |
Chemical Safety
(Employee & Hazard Communication Class) additional training by supervisor on specific and new
hazards |
Hazcom program, chemical inventory (annual update
to Environmental Health and Safety), MSDSs, container
labeling, & training documentation |
| Do you produce waste that contains chemicals, blood, human body fluids
or infectious agents? |
Hazardous waste training (HazCom class is prerequisite) |
Hazardous waste manual, waste tracking forms (as needed) |
| Do you provide first
aid services, work with or have the potential to contact human blood, body fluids, or tissues? |
Bloodborne pathogens
(annual review/training on BBP & exposure control plan may be
required depending on exposure risk) |
Bloodborne Pathogen Program - Infection Control Plan, annual
training and HBV vaccine may be required |
| Do you use radioactive
materials, x-ray devices or related radiation equipment? |
Radiation
safety
Nuclear Gage Training
|
Radiation
safety manual, RSO permission, area signage, periodic training
updates |
| Do you work with
animals? |
Contact the
IACUC committee (ref: requirements-AP&P manual) |
All animal research
must have the approval of IACUC
committee
(link to the application for
animal use in research or teaching) |
| Do you use respirators or dust masks? |
Respiratory Safety and fit testing
(annual fit test required) |
Respiratory
safety program, medical
evaluation and annual training
documentation |
| Do your work involve
the application of pesticides? |
Poss. Pesticide Management &/or License (in
addition to respirator safety) |
Medical evaluation
for sprayer or if known reaction to pesticides |
| Does your work
require hearing protection? |
Hearing protection use |
Hearing conservation
program, protection area signage, and annual review |
| Do you use or
service equipment on which an unexpected restarting could cause injury? |
Lockout-tagout |
Lockout-tagout
procedures, 3 yr review / refresher training |
| Does your area have
any confined spaces that you must enter? |
Confined space entry |
Confined space program, entry permits (if required), 3 yr review / refresher
training |
| Do you work with or
near electrical hazards ? |
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) |
CPR certification
(renew every two years) |
| Do your work involve
the use of ladders? |
Ladder Safety |
Annual
review/training |
| Do you perform
maintenance or housekeeping in areas with asbestos? |
Asbestos Awareness |
Training documents |
| Do you operate industrial trucks (e.g. forklift, bucket truck, etc.)? |
Industrial Trucks
Operations
(Fork lift training
&
Aerial lift training)
|
Training license,
retraining/renewal every three years |
| Are there fire
extinguishers in your work area or nearby for your use? |
Fire extinguisher training |
Emergency Action
Plan, emergency phone, evacuation routes |
| Do you drive a
university vehicle |
Defensive driving class
|
NMSU driving permit |
| Do you work on or
visit WSMR areas beyond the headquarters area? |
Unexploded
Ordnance (UXO) |
UXO handout |
