Guidelines
Training that may be required for CSB/SJU Employees. (NOT AN ALL LIST) Each topic has a description of how to determine if an employee needs training on that subject. This guide is subject to change based on regulation, but should assist departments in identifying most individuals requiring training. The guide will be updated to reflect changes in regulatory requirements.
Contact EHS at CSB 363-5277 or at SJU 363-3267, or by email.
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General Safety (Injury and Illness Prevention)
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All employees must be provided general and specific training on hazards in their workplace. Supervisors have certain responsibilities for the health and safety of the employees that they supervise. Supervisors should apprise themselves with information and training requirements and deliver worksite specific safety component necessary to prevent Injury and Illness on the job. |
When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment. |
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In addition to program specific Videos, the following videos also serve as general safety Orientation/awareness tool.
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Upon Request, depending on safety component requested. |
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Emergency Preparedness
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All employees. Recognize proper authorities, understand response procedures and information avenue. |
When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment. |
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Fire Safety
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All employees. Are employees expected to use a fire extinguisher if a fire starts? Do employees use heat/spark generating appliances or work in areas were flammable materials elevate the risk of fire? |
When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment. Fire extinguisher training should occur annually for areas with elevated fire risk e.g labs, shops, food services and custodial services |
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Ergonomics
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Do employees work at seated desk jobs for extended periods? Do they work at jobs that require using one set of muscles, repeating the same task, or using forceful movements in awkward posture (e.g., extensive typing, vibrating or single hand tools)? |
When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced or injury has occurred in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment. |
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Lifting
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Do employees lift/push/pull heavy objects such as boxes, carts, furniture, etc.? |
When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment. |
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Respirators
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Are employees exposed to levels of hazardous materials (dust, fumes, mists, vapors, gases) that cannot be reduced with engineering controls and require the use of a respirator? Do they need emergency protection against occasional and/or relatively brief exposure? |
When first hired and annually thereafter. |
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Upon Request, Respiratory Protection Training. |
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Lockout/ Tagout Procedures
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Do employees maintain, service, or operate electrical or mechanical equipment that could cause severe injury with uncontrolled energy release? To they apply tags and/or locks to control electrical or non-electrical energy sources while performing their job functions? |
When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment. |
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Upon Request, Lockout/Tagout Training. | |
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Bloodborne Pathogen Training
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Could workers be “reasonably anticipated” to come into bodily contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials as a result of performing their job? |
Required annually of classified employees. |
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Electrical Safety
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Do employees face a risk of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by electrical installation requirements? Do employees perform maintains or installation work on equipment that operates at or above 600 volts AC or 150 volts DC? |
When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment. |
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Noise Protection
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Do employees experience high noise levels, equal to or exceeding an 8 hour time-weighted average exposure of 85 dBA (is a raised voice necessary for normal conversation)? Are employees concerned about a noisy environment or hearing loss? |
When first hired and annually thereafter. |
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Asbestos
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Are Employees engaged in asbestos work? Are employees disturbing asbestos-containing material to the extent where they may reasonably be expected to be exposed to asbestos fibers at or above the action level? |
Prior to or at initial assignment and annually thereafter. |
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Confined Space
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Are employees required to enter areas that have limited or restricted means of entry/exit and that are not designed for continuous employee occupancy? |
Before employee is assigned to duties, when there is a change in permit space operation. |
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Forklift Safety
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Do employees operate powered industrial trucks or industrial tow tractors? |
When first hired and every three years thereafter or when operator error is observed or new equipment is introduced. |
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Upon Request, Forklift Safety Training. |
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Ladder Safety
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Do employees use portable or fixed ladders? |
When first hired. Every two years thereafter |
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Upon Request, Ladder Safety Training. |
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Hazard Communication (The Right-To -Know)
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Do employees routinely handle hazardous chemicals or harmful physical agents at work, or have potential exposure to hazardous material while performing their work? |
When first hired and Required annual refresher. |
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Laboratory Standard
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Do employees order and handle hazardous/regulated chemicals, toxic gases or harmful physical agents at work, or have potential exposure to hazardous material while performing their work? |
When first hired and Required annual refresher thereafter. |
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