Training Programs | Environmental Health and Safety

Confined Space
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- Any university employee potentially entering or working in the area of any confined space
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Confined space definitions
- The permitting system
- Who issues permits?
- Permit required vs. non-permit space
- Air sampling
- Roles and responsibilities : Attendants, Entrants and Supervisors
- Safe entry procedures
- Rescue equipment
- Emergency response
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Approximately 60 minutes for entrant/attendant training
- Additional 30 minutes for entry supervisors
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.
Contingency Plan
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- All university employees
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Binghamton University emergency response procedures for a wide variety of emergencies and unexpected events.
- Emergency contact numbers
- Building evacuation procedures and requirements
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Approximately 30 minutes
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.
Photographic Darkroom Chemical Safety
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- All users of undergraduate operated campus darkrooms
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- General safety rules
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- The Darkroom Hazardous Waste Guide
- Safety equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Emergency procedures
- Chemical inventory/storage
- Chemical waste disposal
- Darkroom housekeeping
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Approximately 45 minutes
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.
Electrical Safety
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- Facilities Management Staff
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- OSHA standard for electrical safety
- Electrical Work Practices
- Lockout and tagging of Circuits (See also Lockout Tagout Procedures)
- Ground fault Protection
- Wiring Practices
- Grounding
- Cords and cables
- Temporary lighting
- Qualifications of personnel
- Electrical safety considerations
  - Location of the plan
  - Arcing parts
  - Labeling
  - Working clearances
  - Permanent wiring
  - Flexible cords and cables
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Training will take approximately 45 min to an hour
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact the EH&S office at 7-2211.
Ergonomics
MANDATED BY:
- This is a voluntary program and is not mandated by any government agency.
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- Any university employee wishing to learn more about proper ergonomics in relation to his/her work duties.
- Any department wishing to learn more about proper ergonomics in relation to their operations.
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
Individual training:
- A workstation setup demonstration.
- Work site analysis how-to.
- Stretching exercises/ stress relief demonstration.
- Ergonomics brochure.
Group presentations:
- A workstation setup demonstration.
- Work site analysis how-to.
- Stretching exercises/ stress relief demonstration.
- Ergonomics brochure.
- Power point presentation on ergonomics
- Viewing the video “Office Ergonomics Today”.
- Question and answer period.
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Training will take approximately 45 min to one hour.
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact the EH&S office at 7-2211.
Evacuation Procedures
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
  This training program is typically combined with the Contingency Plan training program.
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- All university employees
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Binghamton University Contingency Plan
- Building evacuation procedures
- Methods of emergency notification
- Evacuation procedures for the disabled
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Approximately 30 minutes (in combination with the Contingency Plan training program).
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.
Fall Protection
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- Facilities Management Staff
- Any university employee working in any area above floor level
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Definitions related to fall protection.
- How to determine if fall protection is necessary.
- Employers responsibilities.
- Recognition of fall hazards.
- Procedures to fallow to minimize fall hazards.
  - Nature of fall hazards in the work area.
  - Correct procedures for erecting, maintaining and dismantling fall protection systems.
  - The use and operation of applicable fall arrest/protection systems.
  - Employees roles and responsibilities.
  - Limitations of fall arrest/protection systems.
  - Material handling and storage w/in a system.
  - The standards.
- Certification.
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- This training will take 1 hour to 4 hours depending on the scope of the training required.
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact the EH&S office at 7-2211.
Fire Extinguisher Use / Safety
MANDATED BY:
- This is a voluntary program and is not mandated by any government agency.
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- Any university employee wishing to learn more about fire safety and proper fire extinguisher techniques.
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Safety requirements for using a fire extinguisher
- Fire tetrahedron
- Classes of fires and fire extinguishers
- PASS method for using an extinguisher
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Approximately 30 minutes (in combination with the Contingency Plan training program).
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.
First Aid
MANDATED BY:
- This is a voluntary program and is not mandated by any government agency.
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- Any university employee wishing to learn more about first aid techniques.
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Universal Precautions
- ABC’s of First Aid
- Moving the Injured
- Care for Shock
- Environmental Emergencies
- Bites and Stings
- Sprains and Strains
- Dislocations and Fractures
- Poisoning
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Approximately 60 minutes (in combination with the Contingency Plan training program).
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.
Forklift Safety
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- All Binghamton University forklift operators
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Requirements of the OHSA Standard 29 CFR 1910.178
  - Only trained and authorized operators are permitted to operate a forklift
  - Forklifts must be operated in a safe manner.
  - Forklifts must be maintained in safe operating conditions
- Review of safe operating procedures
  - Safe operation of forklift
  - If an accident happens what do I do?
- Forklift inspection procedures
  - Conducting forklift inspections at the beginning of each shift
  - Fork lift inspections should include:
    - VISUAL CHECKS (Inspection handout)
    - OPERATIONAL CHECKS (Inspection handout)
- View Forklift Training Video
- Question and answer period
- Learning Exercise (Questions must be completed satisfactorily (80%) in order to be certified.)
- Practical Exam
- Question and answer period
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Training will take 1 hour for classroom activities and 15 min per practical exam per lift.
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact the EH&S office at 7-2211.
Hazard Communication (Right-to-Know)
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- All Binghamton University employees
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Labels and other forms of warning
- Identity and locations of types of hazardous chemical
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Location of written hazard communication program
- How to detect the presence of hazardous chemicals
- Physical and Health hazards
- Protective measures each employee can take
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Approximately 30 minutes
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.
Hazardous Waste
MANDATED BY:
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- All generators of hazardous waste
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Identifying hazardous waste
- Hazardous waste disposal procedures
- Satellite accumulation areas
- Triple rinse procedures
- Waste minimization
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Approximately 60 minutes
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact the EH&S office at 7-2211
Hearing Conservation
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- All Binghamton University employees with near potentially harmful levels of sound (>85dB)
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Hearing Conservation Program.
- Hearing / hearing loss.
- Types of sound.
- Noise in the work place / home.
- Affected employees.
- Noise monitoring.
- Hearing tests.
- Engineering controls.
- PPE / training / use.
- Record keeping.
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Training will take approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact the EH&S office at 7-2211.
Laboratory Safety
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- All generators of hazardous waste
- All faculty, staff & graduate students working in a university laboratory
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Introduction to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (or Right to Know)
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Electrical Safety
- Compressed gas cylinder safety
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Biohazards
- Housekeeping
- Proper use of fume hoods
- Chemical storage and labeling
- Backflow prevention in the laboratory
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Approximately 60 minutes
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.
Ladder Safety
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- All Binghamton University employees that work with ladders as part of his/her regular job duties
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Types of ladders.
- Ladder selection.
- Ladder inspections and limits.
- Three points of contact.
- Unleveled surfaces.
- Hoisting buckets.
- Fall hazards.
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Training will take approximately 30 to 45 min.
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.
Lock Out / Tag Out
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- All Binghamton University employees that require equipment isolation in order to perform his/her regular job duties
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Overview
- Scope and Application
- Purpose
- Definitions
- Energy Control Program
- Energy Control Procedures – Documentation
- Energy Control Procedures - Required Content
- Periodic Inspection
- Employee Training and Communication
- Additional Training (Tagout System)
- Employee Retraining
- Lockout/Tagout
- New or Modified Equipment
- Full Employee Protection
- Materials and Hardware
- Application of Energy Control
- Release from Lockout/Tagout
- Testing of Machines
- Outside Personnel (Contractors)
- Group Lockout/Tagout Requirements
- Shift & Personnel Changes
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Initial training for new employees typically takes approximately one hour.
- Annual refresher training will take approximately ½ hour
- Awareness training will take approximately 5 min.
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.
Machine Guarding
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- All Binghamton University employees that work with machinery
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Regulatory requirements.
- Mechanical Hazards.
- Nip points, cutting actions, pulleys, belts, crushing / compression points.
- Safeguard requirements.
- Types of guards and safeguarding devices.
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Training will take approximately 30 to 60 min. depending on site-specific needs.
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.
Respiratory Protection
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- All Binghamton University employees that are required to wear a respirator as part of his/her regular job duties
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Rights and responsibilities
- Types of respirators and their operation
- Hands-on orientation with the respirator type
- Fitting instruction and practice
- Testing the face-to-facepiece seal
- Wearing the respirator in normal air for a familiarity period
- Wearing the respirator in a test atmosphere
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Training will take approximately 1 hour.
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.
Welding Safety
MANDATED BY:
- This is a voluntary program and is not mandated by any government agency, other than the General Duty clause of the OSH Act.
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- Any Binghamton University employee that operates welding equipment as part of his/her regular job duties may request this training.
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Hot work procedure and policy for Binghamton University
- Fire detection systems impairment policy
- Types of welding (oxyacetylene, MIG, TIG etc.)
- Eye protection and associated personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Fire watch and emergency procedures
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- You should plan on 45 minutes to 1 hour for this training.
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact the EH&S office at 7-2211.
Bloodborne Pathogens
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- Animal Care
- Campus Pre-school
- Children’s Unit
- Decker School of Nursing
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Health Services
- Laboratories (Chemistry, Biology, Anthropology)
- Physical Education
- Facilities Management – Custodial
- Facilities Management – Garage (OCCT Bus Mechanic)
- Facilities Management – Plumbing
- Facilities Management – Heating Plant (Emergency Customer Service Personnel)
- Facilities Management – Masons
- University Police
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- OSHA standard for bloodborne pathogens
- Epidemiology and symtomology of bloodborne pathogens
- Modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens
- The Binghamton University Exposure Control Plan (ECP) to include the following items:
  - Location of the plan
  - Points of the plan
  - Lines of responsibility
  - How to implement the plan
  - Methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that might cause exposure to blood or OPIM’s.
  - Control methods used to control exposure to blood or OPIM’s.
  - Personal protective equipment selection and availability.
  - Appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or OPIM’s.
  - Post-exposure and follow-up procecdures
  - Signs and labels used at Binghamton University
  - Hepatitis B vaccine procedures
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Initial training for new employees typically takes approximately one hour.
- Annual refresher training will take approximately ½ hour
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.
Asbestos Awareness
MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- Facilities Management Staff working around asbestos or suspect asbestos containing materials.
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Agencies who regulate asbestos.
- Explanation of types and forms of asbestos.
- Common products that asbestos may be found in.
- Examples of common asbestos containing products.
- Asbestos projects on campus.
- What to do’s if one encounters asbestos.
- Binghamton University contacts
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Training will take approximately 45 min to one hour.
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.
Back / Lifting Safety

MANDATED BY:
- N.Y.S. Public Employees Safety & Health Administration (PESH)
- U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
WHICH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THIS TRAINING?
- Facilities Management Staff
- Any university employee interested in learning proper back safety techniques
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THIS TRAINING?
- Mechanics of the spine.
- How lifting loads affect the spine.
  - Reaching, bending, lifting twisting.
  - Proper lifting techniques.
  - Lifting heavy/bulky objects.
  - Back injury prevention
  - Stretching
  - Exercise
  - Weight control
  - Nutrition
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRAINING TAKE?
- Training will take approximately 45 min to one hour.
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE/ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety office at 7-2211.