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Training Session Listings
Training Calendar 
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Training Session Listings
The following training sessions are available. Click on a title to see
a description of that training session:
Workplace Safety Training
Chemical and Laboratory Safety Training
Radiation Safety Training
Biological Safety and Sanitation Training
Training session Description:
Workplace Safety
Accident Investigation
A thorough accident investigation may identify previously
overlooked physical, environmental, or process hazards, the need for
new or more extensive safety training, or unsafe work practices. This
training session is intended to provide supervisors with the tools to
conduct initial accident investigations and offer insights into when
more complex investigations are warranted.
Who Should Attend?
Recommended for all supervisors.
Schedule and Contact:
Sessions available upon request. Contact Greg
Cantrell at 258-5849 for information.
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Aerial Lift Safety
This training session covers the identification
and control of hazards associated with the use and operation of aerial work platforms, scissor lifts, cherrypickers, boom lifts, bucket trucks and other personnel lifts.
Who Should Attend?
Any employee who operates or works in a personnel lift.
Schedule and Contact:
Sessions are scheduled quarterly. See the EHS Training Calendar for the next scheduled date or contact Kelly
States at 258-2648 for more information.
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Asbestos Awareness
Asbestos may be present in many building materials installed
prior to 1981. Employees receiving Asbestos Awareness Training are not
permitted to work with asbestos, but may work in areas where asbestos
containing materials (ACM) are present. This training is intended to
promote awareness of where ACM might be present, the consequences (to
both self and building occupants) of disturbing ACM, and proper work
practices to minimize exposure when working near it.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all janitors and many Grounds & Building
Maintenance staff. Appropriate for maintenance workers, housing inspectors,
hardware support staff and any other interested employees who work in
and around areas with ACM.
Schedule and Contact:
Regularly scheduled for janitors through Building Services
and Grounds and Building Maintenance staff through GBM. General open
sessions are scheduled each winter. Additional sessions available upon
request. Contact Robin Izzo
at 258-6259 for information.
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Building Services Worker Seminar
This training is designed to provide Building Services
staff with an overview of environmental health and safety issues as
they relate to janitorial work. Building Services staff will gain a
basic appreciation of the safety issues most frequently encountered
in the varied working environment of the campus.
Topics covered during this training session include materials
handling, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, asbestos
awareness, hazard communication (chemical safety), bloodborne pathogens,
slips, trips and falls, lockout/tagouts, and confined space awareness.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all Building Services employees.
Schedule and Contact:
Sessions are scheduled periodically through Building Services
management. To request training, contact Otto Meilick in Building Services at 258-3490.
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Building Services Work in Science and Engineering
Facilities
This seminar is designed to familiarize janitors working
in laboratory buildings about special hazards, precautions, and procedures
related to work in and around research laboratories. Janitors will learn
how to identify areas where hazardous chemical, biological, or radioactive
materials are used; the potential risk to the janitor, and procedures
for conducting work or reporting incidents.
Topics include general lab safety, radioactive materials
safety, biological safety, laser safety, laboratory waste disposal,
and incident reporting.
Who Should Attend?
Building Services janitors regularly assigned to science
and engineering buildings, including Bowen, E-Quad, Frick, Green, Guyot,
Hoyt, Icahn, Jadwin, Lewis Thomas, Moffett, and Schultz Buildings.
Schedule and Contact:
Sessions are scheduled periodically through Building Services
management. To request training, contact Robin
Izzo at 258-6259.
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Computer Workstation Ergonomics
Anyone who uses a computer two hours or more per day may
experience pain or discomfort in the hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders,
neck, or back. Headaches and vision problems may also occur. Training
includes a discussion of the various health effects, their causes, and
prevention methods. Elements of the computer workstation are discussed,
including furniture, keyboards, mouse, monitor position, accessories,
and lighting, as well as exercises to help relieve discomfort.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who uses a computer two hours or more per day,
and managers and supervisors of computer operators. Students are also
encouraged to attend.
Schedule and Contact:
Sessions are scheduled upon request. Contact Kelly
States at 258-2648.
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Confined Space Entry
This training session covers the identification of and
hazards associated with confined spaces. Training includes a discussion
of the OSHA Confined Space Standard; selection and use of protective
materials and equipment; the duties of the confined space entrant, attendant
and entry supervisor; and the requirements of the written permit system.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all employees who work in, or supervise
entry into, confined spaces.
Schedule and Contact:
Sessions are scheduled quarterly. See the EHS Training Calendar for the next scheduled date or contact Kelly
States at 258-2648 or Greg
Cantrell at 258-5849 for more information.
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Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
This training session covers the skills and technique
necessary to safely work on or near exposed energized electrical circuits.
Topics reviewed include the OSHA Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
standard, personal protective equipment, and selection and use of equipment.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all employees who work on or near exposed
energized electrical circuits operating at 50 volts or more to ground.
Individuals working with lower voltages or electrical equipment should
attend Electrical Safety Training.
Schedule and Contact:
Can also be combined with Lockout/Tagout training. Contact
Greg Cantrell at 258-5849
or Kelly States at 258-2648
to schedule a session for your department or group.
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Electrical Safety
This training session covers basic information about electricity
and the hazards of electrical shock, including methods to prevent electrical
hazards.
Who Should Attend?
Recommended for employees and students who work with electrical
equipment, especially in laboratory environment. Individuals who work
on or near exposed energized electrical circuits operating at 50 volts
or more to ground must attend Electrical Safety - Related Work Practices
training.
Schedule and Contact:
Electrical safety training is included in Laboratory Safety
Training. You may also contact Greg
Cantrell at 258-5849 or Kelly
States at 258-2648 to schedule a special session for your department
or group.
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Fall Protection
This training session covers the hazards associated with
falling, the identification of fall hazards, and the use of fall protection
systems. The requirements of OSHA's Fall Protection Standard are also
discussed.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all employees who may work on elevated surfaces
that are six feet or higher than their surroundings, and their supervisors.
Schedule and Contact:
Sessions are scheduled quarterly. See the EHS Training Calendar for the next scheduled date or contact Kelly
States at 258-2648 or Greg
Cantrell at 258-5849 for more information.
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Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers of various types and sizes are provided
in all University buildings for emergency use only. Public Safety personnel
are the only employees that are required to use fire extinguishers as
part of their job duties, and only for incipient stage fires that can
be safely handled without personal risk. All other employees and students
must evacuate the building in case of fire. Any employees who wish to
use extinguishers on incipient stage fires may only do so if they have
been trained. This one-hour session includes a video and hands-on demonstration.
Who Should Attend?
Employees who wish to learn how to use fire extinguishers.
Schedule and Contact:
Training is scheduled only during fair weather, usually
in Spring or Fall. Contact the University Fire Marshal (Public Safety),
Bob Gregory, at 258-3135.
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Initial Health & Safety Training
for Food Service Personnel
This training is designed to provide Dining
Services employees and other food-handling personnel with an overview
of environmental health and safety issues as they relate to food service.
Dining Services employees will gain a basic appreciation of the safety
issues most frequently encountered in the various dining units on campus.
Topics covered during this training session
include materials handling, electrical safety, working with knives and
sharp objects, working with extreme temperatures, personal protective
equipment, hazard communication (chemical safety), food protection and
sanitation.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all Dining Services employees.
Recommended for other personnel who handle food.
Schedule and Contact:
Sessions are scheduled periodically through
Dining Services management. To request training, contact Kelly
States at 258-2648.
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Forklift Safety (Powered Industrial
Trucks)
This training session covers the identification
and control of hazards associated with the use and operation of forklifts
and other powered industrial trucks. A discussion of OSHA's Powered
Industrial Truck standard is included.
Who Should Attend?
Initial training is mandatory for all employees
who operate forklifts or other powered industrial trucks. Operators
must also complete refresher training every three years. Recommended
for supervisors of forklift operators.
Schedule and Contact:
Sessions are scheduled quarterly. See the EHS Training Calendar for the next scheduled date or contact Kelly
States at 258-2648 or Greg
Cantrell at 258-5849 for more information.
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Hoisting and Rigging Safety
This training session covers the identification
and control of hazards associated with hoisting and rigging operations.
Training includes a discussion of the OSHA Standards associated with
material handling, the inspection and use of hoisting and rigging equipment,
and the practical uses of the Journeyman Rigger's Reference Card.
Who Should Attend?
Recommended for employees whose work involves
hoisting and rigging operations.
Schedule and Contact:
Sessions scheduled upon request. Contact
Greg Cantrell at 258-5849
for additional information.
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Housing Department Housekeeping Staff
Seminar
This training is designed to provide housekeeping
employees of the Housing Office with an overview of environmental health
and safety issues as they relate to cleaning and maintenance work in
the residential buildings on campus. Housekeeping staff will gain a
basic appreciation of the safety issues most frequently encountered
in the course of their work.
Topics covered during this training session
include materials handling, electrical safety, personal protective equipment,
asbestos awareness, hazard communication (chemical safety), bloodborne
pathogens, slips, trips and falls, lockout/tagout, and confined space
awareness.
Who Should Attend?
This session is mandatory for all housekeeping
staff of the Housing Department.
Schedule and Contact:
Sessions are scheduled periodically through
Housing Department management. To request a training session, contact
Robin Izzo at 258-6259.
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Lockout/Tagout
This training session covers the requirements
for lockout/tagout during servicing and maintenance of machines or equipment.
Topics reviewed include the requirements of the OSHA Lockout/Tagout
standard, procedures for the application of locks and tags, and a discussion
of the types of energy that lockout/tagout is designed to control.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for employees who perform service
or maintenance on machines and equipment and their supervisors. Recommended
for building managers, project managers, and their supervisors.
Schedule and Contact:
Contact Greg
Cantrell at 258-5849 or Kelly
States at 258-2648 to schedule a special session for your department
or group.
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Mail Handling Training
All University employees with bulk mail handling
responsibilities must attend this one-time training. Bulk mail handling
includes work with mail in bins, bags or other bulk containers, picked
up or received either directly from the US Post Office or through the
Campus Mail office, and distributing mail to an entire department or
a number of offices.
The training covers general guidelines for
handling mail, with emphasis on recognizing suspicious mail and the
procedures to follow in the event that such mail is received.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for employees who handle bulk
mail, as described above.
Schedule and Contact
Scheduled by appointment through Kelly
States at 258-2648.
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New Maintenance Employee Training
Maintenance activities on campus may present a variety of hazards. This training is intended to brief new maintenance employees on the role of safety at the University and introduce them to the Office of Environmental Health and Safety. The training also briefs new employees on a variety of subject matter until they can attend full training sessions.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all new employees in Grounds and Buildings Maintenance, Energy Plant, Athletics Maintenance, OIT Desktop Support and Housing Superintendant staff.
Schedule and Contact
Sessions are scheduled quarterly. See the EHS Training Calendar for the next scheduled date or contact Kelly
States at 258-2648 or Jacqueline Wagner at 258-1427 for more information.
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Noise and Hearing
Conservation Training
All employees and students working in high
noise areas must receive training annually, per the OSHA Noise Standard.
This training session includes an overview of noise and its measurement,
health hazards of noise, permissible noise levels, monitoring, audiometric
testing, hearing protection, record keeping, and sources of noise.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for employees and students enrolled
in the Hearing Conservation Program, exposed to noise levels in excess
of a time weighted average of 85 decibels.
Schedule and Contact:
Regularly scheduled each winter. Contact
Robin Izzo at 258-6259 to
schedule a special session for your department or group.
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Outdoor Worker Training
Many University employees may work outdoors for prolonged periods of time as part of their job responsibilities. This training covers a discussion of the potential hazards of working outdoors including insect-borne diseases, insect bites and stings, exposures to poison plants and animals, sun exposure and severe weather.
Who Should Attend?
All employees who must work outdoors for prolonged periods of time as part of their job responsibilities.
Schedule and Contact:
Training is scheduled seasonally. See the EHS Training Calendar for upcoming sessions or contact Kelly
States at 258-2648 for more information.
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Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment includes all
types of equipment used to increase individual safety while performing
potentially hazardous tasks. This may include safety glasses, hard hats,
gloves, lab coats, respirators, or any equipment used to protect against
injury or illness. This session covers the selection, care, and use
of personal protective equipment.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all employees who use any type
of personal protective equipment.
Schedule and Contact:
This topic is covered in Hazard Communication
Standard training and Laboratory Safety training. Additional training
sessions are also available upon request. Contact Kelly
States at 258-2648.
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Project Manager Training
This training is designed to provide Project
Managers with an overview of environmental health and safety issues
as they relate to the organization and management of construction or
renovation projects. Project managers will gain a basic appreciation
of the safety and regulatory issues most frequently encountered in the
complex working environment of a construction site.
Topics covered during this training session
include an introduction to OSHA, barricades, excavations, scaffolding,
fall protection, hot work (including fire code permits), lockout/tagout,
confined spaces, asbestos, lead paint, hazard communication, control
of fugitive emissions, and work in science and engineering buildings.
Who Should Attend?
This session is intended for any employees
involved in the management of construction or renovation projects.
Schedule and Contact:
Contact Greg
Cantrell at 258-5849 to schedule a special session for your department
or group.
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Safe Lifting and Materials Handling
Back pain and injuries related to lifting
and materials handling are some of the most frequent types of injuries,
both on and off the job. While some factors that contribute to the potential
for injury cannot be controlled, others can be reduced or minimized.
This one hour training session covers many of the causes of back pain
and measure that can be taken to prevent it.
Who Should Attend?
This session is recommended for all employees
who regularly handle materials or equipment.
Schedule and Contact:
Contact Greg
Cantrell at 258-5849 to schedule a special session for your department
or group.
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Seasonal Employee Training
Princeton University employs a number of
seasonal employees, primarily throughout the summer months. This training
is designed to provide seasonal employees with an overview of environmental
health and safety issues that they might encounter in their work at
Princeton.
Topics covered during this training session
include emergency procedures, raising safety concerns, personal protective
equipment, hazard communication, electrical safety, asbestos awareness,
back care and safe lifting, prohibited activities, and noise and hearing
conservation.
Who Should Attend?
This session is mandatory for all seasonal
employees.
Schedule and Contact:
Sessions are scheduled periodically through
Housing and Grounds and Building Maintenance Management. To request
training, contact Kelly States
at 258-2648.
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Chemical and Laboratory Safety
Chemical Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) - Awareness
Level Training
This training is for employees, such as Public Safety Officers, who
are likely to witness or discover an incident involving hazardous materials
(such as a chemical spill or leak), but are not expected to be involved
in actual clean-up. Topics include a review of Hazard Communication
Standard training, recognition and identification of hazardous substances
in an emergency, and how and when to notify appropriate authorities
with this information.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for Public Safety Officers
Schedule and Contact:
Given annually to Public Safety Officers. Additional sessions will
be given upon request. Contact Bob
Gregory at 258-6805 for information.
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Chemical Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
- First Responder - Operations Level Training
This training is for employees who respond or may come across chemical
spills, but do not actually work in the laboratory or areas where the
spill occurred, such as Chemical Hygiene Officers, Safety Managers,
chemical stockroom personnel, and receiving room personnel. Training
will include basic hazard and risk assessment techniques, selection
and use of personal protective equipment, basic control and containment
of chemical spills, basic decontamination procedures, and notification
of appropriate authorities. This is an eight hour course which must
be attended annually for those identified below.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for personnel who respond to spills outside their work area.
Recommended for maintenance workers and other interested employees.
Training for cleaning up spills within an individual's work area is
available also - see Chemical Spill and Waste Procedures.
Schedule and Contact:
Annual training offered each fall. Additional sessions may be scheduled
upon request. Contact Robin Izzo
at 258-6259 for more information.
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Chemical Spill and Waste Procedures
This hands-on seminar is a continuation of the training received during
the Laboratory Safety or Hazard Communication training, to learn more
about cleaning up incidental chemical spills. This session covers how
to develop spill control plans for the specific work area, a review
of the types of spill control materials and personal protective equipment,
and a review of the procedures for hazardous waste disposal. The session
also includes a hands-on portion for spill cleanup techniques.
Who Should Attend?
This session is for employees and students who directly handle chemicals.
Individuals who may be called upon to assist in clean-up of a spill
outside their work areas must attend HAZWOPER First Responder Operations
Level Training.
Schedule and Contact:
This seminar is given upon request. Contact Robin
Izzo at 258-6259 to schedule a course for your department or group.
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Hazard Communication Training
All employees who work with hazardous chemicals must receive training
to become knowledgeable about the potential hazards of the chemicals
they use and how to properly handle these chemicals. This session provides
general information about working with chemicals. More specific training
must be provided by the supervisor or department in which each employee
works. In this session, we will discuss the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, different sources of chemical safety information available
to employees and students, and how to "decode" and use the
information found in material safety data sheets (MSDSs). The session
also includes an overview of the potential health and physical hazards
of chemicals, how to use personal protective equipment, first aid for
chemical exposures, handling flammable liquids and compressed gases,
incidental spill clean-up, and hazardous waste disposal.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all non-laboratory employees who work in areas where
hazardous chemicals are stored and used. Employees who work in laboratories
must attend Laboratory Safety Training. Building Service, Housing, and
Dining Services employees receive this training as part of their seminar
series.
Schedule and Contact:
Open sessions are scheduled quarterly, and special sessions for a particular
department or group may be scheduled upon request. Contact Robin
Izzo at 258-7882 for more information.
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Laboratory Safety Training
Any person who works in a laboratory must receive training to become
knowledgeable about potential hazards in the laboratory. Laboratory
workers must attend a general session given by EHS and receive additional,
more specific training from their department and/or supervisor.
This training session covers the elements of the federal OSHA Laboratory
Standard, references and resources, material safety data sheets (MSDS),
personal protective equipment, fume hoods, chemical spill response,
chemical waste disposal, flammable liquids, and compressed gases.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for employees and graduate students working in research laboratories.
Recommended for undergraduates and support staff working in and around
laboratories.
Schedule and Contact:
General sessions open to the campus community are offered monthly (see
the Employee Learning Center for specific dates
and times). A session may also be scheduled for your department or group.
Contact Jim Boehlert at 258-7882
for more information.
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Laboratory Safety for Support Staff
Support Staff, including technical and office support, are generally
not expected to conduct work in the lab, but often visit or work near
laboratories. This training is designed to familiarize non-laboratory
staff about the variety of potential hazards in the lab, how to protect
themselves and how to help laboratory workers in the event of an emergency.
Topics include specific laboratory hazards, depending on the department
or group; emergency procedures; laboratory ventilation; and general
laboratory safety.
Who Should Attend?
Support staff working in science and engineering departments.
Schedule and Contact:
Contact Robin Izzo at 258-6259
to schedule a department-specific session.
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Laboratory Supervisor Training
This briefing reviews the responsibilities and University expectations
of Principal Investigators and lab managers with supervisory responsibilities
in the laboratory. The personal briefing includes an introduction to
EHS; training requirements for laboratory workers; emergency preparedness,
procedures and postings, personal protective equipment, lab inspections;
pollution prevention and waste disposal; University policies; power
issues; minors in the lab; particularly hazardous substances and processes;
and other topics of interest.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for Principal Investigators, lab managers and technical staff
assigned responsibilities for environmental, health or safety issues.
Schedule and Contact:
Contact Robin Izzo at 258-6259
to schedule a personal briefing.
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Laser Safety - General
The Laser Safety Program covers work with Class 2, Class 3, and Class
4 lasers. Individuals working with such lasers must attend training
which includes: fundamentals or laser operation, biological effects
of laser radiation on the eye and skin, non-radiation hazards (e.g.
fire hazards, chemical exposure), classification of lasers and laser
systems, and control measures and personal protective equipment. Individuals
who work with or in close proximity to Class 3b or Class 4 lasers receive
additional Laser Safety Training for High-Powered Lasers from EHS.
Who Should Attend?
Employees and students working within close proximity to Class 2, Class
3, or Class 4 lasers.
Schedule and Contact:
Included in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Safety Seminar
series each fall. Contact Steve
Elwood at 258-6271 to schedule additional sessions.
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Laser Safety - High Powered Lasers
Class 3b and 4 lasers have the potential for presenting a wide range
of hazards, depending on the type of laser and how it is used. This
session is a continuation of the General Laser Safety Training Session
and focuses on the hazards of the particular laser(s) used in the laboratory.
The session is given in the individual laboratories, and includes a
brief review of general laser safety principals, an evaluation of the
lasers in use, a laser laboratory inspection, a review of personal protective
equipment needed for the particular laser, and the calculation of maximum
permissible exposure levels for eye and skin under all conditions of
use.
Who Should Attend?
This session is highly recommended for all users of Class 3b and 4
lasers.
Schedule and Contact:
Scheduled on a lab by lab basis, upon request. Contact Steve
Elwood at 258-6271 to schedule training for your lab group.
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Receiving Room Training
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require that individuals
who handle and receive shipments of hazardous materials, including chemicals
and radioactive materials, receive general and function-specific training.
This training must be repeated at least every three years.
This training is usually given in two or three sessions, depending
on the types of materials handled. Training includes Hazard Communication
training, a review of DOT regulations regarding receipt of hazardous
materials, safe lifting and materials handling, safe use of dockboards,
radioactive materials receipt procedures, and a review of chemical and
medical waste procedures.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all employees whose work includes receiving shipments
of hazardous materials, including receiving room and stockroom personnel
in science and engineering departments.
Schedule and Contact:
Scheduled every three years on a building by building basis. Additional
sessions, particularly in the event of staffing changes are scheduled
upon request. Contact Steve Elwood
at 258-6271 or Sue Dupre at
258-6252 to schedule a session.
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Respirator User Training
All university personnel who are assigned respirators must receive
training and be fit-tested annually. Topics reviewed in this session
include an overview of the OSHA Respiratory Protection standard, respirator
protection factors, proper use and care of a respirator and cartridges,
respirator inspection and maintenance, and respirator limitations. All
trainees will be fit-tested at this session.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory annual attendance for all employees and students who have
been issued a respirator.
Schedule and Contact:
Most departments are regularly scheduled for annual training. For a
special session or new respirator user, contact Robin
Izzo at 258-7882 or Joan Hutzly
at 258-6251.
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Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Training
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) offer respiratory protection
for environments where there is oxygen-deficiency, the concentration
of air contaminants is unknown or in immediately dangerous to life and
health (IDLH) environments.
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units are available in E-Quad
for researchers using particularly hazardous materials. Some examples
of appropriate use of SCBA include changing out cylinders of highly
toxic gases and for rescue purposes. No person may use an SCBA unless
they have received training within the last 12 months and are enrolled
in the Respiratory Protection Program.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory attendance (at least annually) for all employees and students
who are expected to use SCBA.
Schedule and Contact:
Given by EHS every April and October for E-Quad researchers. For more
information or to schedule a special session, contact Robin
Izzo at 258-6259.
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Radiation Safety Training
Initial Radiation Safety Training in Laboratories
Using Open Sources
All researchers
working in a laboratory in which open sources of radioactive materials
(i.e., any form that does not meet the definition of contained sources) are used must complete initial and refresher
radiation safety training. The requirement applies to all researchers
in an Authorized User's lab, even those
who do not use radioactive materials and are not likely to enter the
radioisotope area. It does not apply to laboratories
in which only contained sources are used.
Radioisotope users must complete initial radiation safety training
before beginning use of radioactive materials, and non-radioisotope
users must complete training as promptly as is practicable. Training
is divided into two components:
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all researchers working in a laboratory in which open
sources of radioactive materials are used. The requirement applies to
all researchers in an Authorized User's lab, even
those who do not use radioactive materials and are not likely to enter
the radioisotope area. It does not apply to laboratories
in which only contained sources are used.
Schedule and Contact:
The Radiation Basics modules and test can be view any time at the Open
Source Modules web page. The two-hour Radioactive Materials Safety training
is offered once a month (see the Training Calendar
for specific dates and times), and special sessions may be scheduled
upon request. Contact Sue Dupre
at 258-6252 for additional information.
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Refresher Training for Open Source
Radioisotope Users
All researchers working in a laboratory in which open sources of radioactive
materials are used must attend annual refresher training. This refresher
training is brief and generally reviews radioisotope incidents or other
issues that have been a problem during the preceding year, as well as
new regulations and programs.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all researchers in a laboratory in which open sources
of radioactive materials are used. The requirement applies to all researchers
in an Authorized User's lab, even those who do not use radioactive materials
and are not likely to enter the radioisotope area. It does not apply
to laboratories in which only contained sources are used.
Schedule and Contact:
Refresher training is generally scheduled during the winter and spring
and occurs at meetings scheduled for each laboratory or group. Contact
Sue Dupre at 258-6252 for additional
information.
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Initial Radiation Safety Training
for Contained Source Radioisotope Users
Contained sources consist of radioactive material this is either
encased in metal or plastic or radioactive material
that has been plated as a thin film onto metal or plastic (plated sources).
Because the radioactivity is encapsulated or plated onto a surface,
contained sources do not present a significant contamination
hazard under normal conditions, but they may present a significant external
exposure hazard, depending on the properties of the radioisotope or
the amount of activity present.
Every person who plans to use contained sources, regardless of previous training and experience, must complete
initial radiation safety training before beginning use of radioactive
materials. Training consists of completing a set of web-based Contained
Source Radiation Basics modules with an accompanying test. Participants
must successfully pass the Contained Source Radiation Basics Test before
handling contained sources.
This Contained Source Training requirement does not apply to persons who
use the Gammacell-40 irradiator, for whom specific Gammacell-40 training
is required. Contact Sue Dupre
at 258-6252 for information about Gammacell-40 training.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all persons who plan to use radioactive materials in
the form of contained sources at Princeton University.
Schedule and Contact:
The Radiation Basics modules and test can be viewed any time at the
Contained Source Modules web
page. Contact Sue Dupre at
258-6252 for additional information.
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Refresher Training for Contained Source
Radioisotope Users
Users of Category B, C, and D contained sources are required to attend refresher training on a three-year interval. The training session will cover recent incidents as well as changes to the Contained Source Use Program. Sessions are typically held at lab group meetings for convenience.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all users of Category B, C, and D contained sources.
Schedule and Contact:
EHS will contact your lab group to schedule a short (~0.5 hour) training session on a three-year cycle. Contact Sue Dupre at 258-6252 for additional
information.
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Researchers Using X-Ray Equipment
Analytical x-ray equipment such as x-ray diffraction machines can present
a significant hazard to untrained personnel. This 60-minute training
session provides information concerning biological effects of low energy
x-ray exposure, radiation levels emitted by analytical x-ray equipment,
dose limits, dosimetry, required safety features, safe operating procedures
and survey instrumentation.
Who Should Attend?
Persons who have no previous x-ray diffraction experience and no related
radiation safety training are required to attend an x-ray safety training
session before first use of the equipment. Persons who have previous x-ray
diffraction and related radiation safety training are required to meet
briefly with the Radiation Safety Officer for a discussion of University
x-ray safety requirements. Training for other types of x-ray equipment,
other than electron microscopes, is required and is provided by EHS
on an as-needed basis.
Schedule and Contact:
X-ray safety training is scheduled on an as-needed basis. Contact Sue
Dupre at 258-6252 to arrange training.
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Receiving Room Training
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require that individuals
who handle and receive shipments of hazardous materials, including chemicals
and radioactive materials, receive general and function-specific training.
This training must be repeated at least every three years.
This training is usually given in two or three sessions, depending
on the types of materials handled. Training includes Hazard Communication
training, a review of DOT regulations regarding receipt of hazardous
materials, safe lifting and materials handling, safe use of dock boards,
radioactive materials receipt procedures, and a review of chemical and
medical waste procedures.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all employees whose work includes receiving shipments
of hazardous materials, including receiving room and stockroom personnel
in science and engineering departments.
Schedule and Contact:
Scheduled every three years on a building by building basis. Additional
sessions, particularly in the event of staffing changes are scheduled
upon request. Contact Steve Elwood
at 258-6271 or Sue Dupre at
258-6252 to schedule a session.
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Biological Safety and Sanitation Training
Animal Workers Health and Safety Training
This web-based training program and accompanying test are the initial
elements of the required Occupational Health and Safety Program for
all faculty, staff, and students who have contact with research animals.
At the conclusion of the web training, the worker schedules a visit
to Employee Health for medical review in order to complete entry into
the OH&S Program. The web training program, Health and Safety
for Animal Workers, can be viewed on-line at any time convenient
to the worker, but the training and the subsequent medical review must
be completed before work with research animals begins (entry into the
animal facility will be denied until the training program and medical
review are completed).
The training covers regulatory responsibilities, the OH&S Program,
potential hazards and exposures when working with animals, antibiotics
and controlled substances, allergies, decontamination and waste procedures,
and zoonoses.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all faculty, staff, and students who plan to have contact
with research animals.
Schedule and Contact:
The training program and test can be viewed and taken at any time at
the Health and Safety
for Animal Workers training web page. Contact Environmental Health and Safety at 258-5294, or the Managers of Laboratory Animal Resources in Molecular Biology (8-3679) or Phsychology (8-9193) for further information about the training or
with animal care facility questions. Contact Peggy
Henke at 258-5035 to make an appointment for medical review.
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Biosafety in the Laboratory Training
Biosafety in the Laboratory Training
This training is designed as an introduction to biosafety and covers: biosafety program elements; review and approval of research involving biohazards and recombinant DNA; risk assessment; biosafety levels; proper use of biological safety cabinets; disinfection; infectious waste disposal and response to exposures and spills.
Who Should Attend?
Attendance is required for lab staff who work with:
- recombinant DNA that is not exempt from the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules
- biosafety level 2 material.
Schedule and Contact:
General sessions open to the campus community are offered monthly (see the Employee Learning Center for specific dates and times). A session may also be scheduled for your department or group. Contact Jacqueline Wagner at 258-1427 for more information.
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Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Training
Any person who handles blood or certain other body fluids as part of
their job, or whose job responsibilities include activities that might
expose them to such body fluids is required to understand the potential
hazards of such exposure and receive Bloodborne Pahtogens training.
This training, Protection
Against Bloodborne Pathogens, is provided on-line via a web-based
interactive program and must be completed before initial exposure on
the job, and at least annually thereafter. Training is also required
when there has been a change in job duties and responsibilities by which
there is a potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
This training consists of a number of informational modules covering
an explanation of the OSHA Standard, epidemiology and transmission of
bloodborne pathogens, appropriate work practices, procedures, and measures
to control exposure. The training modules are followed by a testing
section, and the process concludes with registration in the Bloodborne
Pathogens Program and the ability to request the Hepatitis B vaccination.
Each training module offers the opportunity to e-mail any questions
you may have and to receive a response by the end of the following day.
Who Needs to Complete This Training?
Mandatory for all employees, health aids, and janitorial staff
in McCosh Health Center; Public Safety employees who are first responders
to injury and/or illness incidents; employees acting as first responders
as part of their job (CoGen, Library Access, and Museum Security staffs);
laboratory investigators working with exposed blood, blood components,
or any unfixed human tissue; and for other employees whose job responsibilities
may expose them to such materials.
Training Location and Contact:
The on-line training can be found on the EHS Web Page Training
under the dropdown QuickLinks, Bloodborne
Pathogens Training. Contact Jacqueline Wagner at 258-1427 with any questions and for more information.
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Food Service Manager Sanitation Certification
Training
This is a 16-hour course for food service managers on food protection
and sanitation. Successful completion of this course provides State
certification in Food Service Sanitation Management. The course includes
the HACCP principles of food protection and the essentials of preventing
food borne illness and providing good sanitary practices in the food
service environment.
Who Should Attend?
All food service management staff.
Schedule and Contact:
Course is offered periodically when sufficient numbers of attendees
are anticipated. Contact Jacqueline Wagner at 258-1427 for information on this course or other such
courses currently being offered at other locations.
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Live Virus Workers Training
This web-based training program and accompanying test are the initial
elements of the required Live
Virus Worker Program for all faculty, staff, and students who work
with live viruses as part of their research activities and lab responsibilities.
At the conclusion of the web training, the worker schedules a visit
to Employee Health for medical review, in order to complete entry into
the Program. The Live Virus Worker Web Training program can be viewed
on-line at a time convenient to the worker, but the training and the
subsequent medical review must be completed before work with live viruses
begins.
Who Should Attend?
Mandatory for all faculty, staff, and students who plan to work with
live viruses.
Schedule and Contact:
The training and test can be viewed and taken at any time on the Live
Virus Worker Training web page. Contact Jacqueline Wagner at 258-1427 for further information about the training.
Contact Peggy Henke at 258-5035
to make an appointment for medical review.
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