Safety Training Course Descriptions
General Safety
During this orientation, the employee receives
an introduction to the university’s safety program. Topics
include fire extinguisher use, emergency preparedness procedures,
hazard communication, injury/illness prevention program components,
and personal safety on campus. All employees of the university
are required to attend this training.
Aerial Lift Operators
This class is designed for employees who
operator hydraulic lifts. The training is required every
3 years.
Asbestos Awareness
Asbestos containing materials (ACM) can
be found in nearly all campus facilities. It is important
that all employees follow proper work practices to minimize
the potential for disturbing ACM. This training is for employees
who may be exposed to ACM in the course of their jobs.
Back Safety
This course is designed for employees who
are required to lift as part of their job description, however,
all are welcome. Lifting techniques and basic biomechanics
will be discussed and demonstrated. If you’ve ever had trouble
with your back, knees, shoulders, or neck; this course will
give you practical information to minimize risk factors associated
with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and potential sprain/strain
and injury.
Bloodborne Pathogens
Annual bloodborne pathogen training covers
all university employees who have the potential for occupational
exposures with blood or potentially infectious materials during
the course of their job duties. Bloodborne pathogens include
Hepatitis A, B, and C and HIV.
Building
Marshal Training
Building marshals provide an important
service to the university during potential disasters and emergencies.
This training is provided periodically or as needed to keep
marshals informed of the latest emergency procedures and action
plans.
Confined Space
Confined spaces are areas that have openings
large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily
enter and perform assigned work; has limited or restricted
means for entry or exit; and is not designed for continuous
employee occupancy. Training is required for all employees
who may work in a confined space. The training includes recognition
of potentially harmful atmospheres and physical hazards associated
with these spaces.
CPR/First Aid
We offer a wide variety of courses in CPR
and First Aid. Employees are encouraged to participate in
this program. Your supervisor or EH&IS may require this
certification as part of your job description.
Defensive
Driver
State an university policy require all
employees who drive State or privately owned vehicles on State
business an average of more than once a month, or who transport
students at any time, attend a Defensive Driver course and
maintain an accident free good driving record. A defensive
driver training class is offered every semester and sponsored
by EH&IS.
Department
Safety Coordinator Training
Department Safety Coordinators are an important
part of the university’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
This training is provided annually to update Safety Coordinators
on important university safety information.
Emergency
Preparedness
This course is designed to help employees
understand the information and preparation techniques that
will help them cope in the event of an emergency or disaster.
Emergencies may include natural disasters, bomb threats, workplace
violence, chemical spills, and fire. What to do before, during,
and after an emergency is discussed. Emergency Preparedness
is a component of our general safety training and it is not
necessary to take as a separate course if your general safety
training has been completed.
Fall Protection
Training is provided for each employee
who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable
each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall
train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order
to minimize these hazards.
Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguisher training is designed
to familiarize employees with the types, use, and limitations
of operating a fire extinguisher. This training is offered
during General Safety Training, or can be schedule for individual
department as necessary.
Food Safety
This training
will provide basic food sanitation theories and some practical
knowledge for food handling and protection for food establishment
workers. The training will discuss some basic food protection
techniques such as temperature limits, hand washing, cross
contamination, cleaning and sanitizing.
Forklift Training
Forklift certification is required every
3 years for employees who operate forklifts as part of their
job duties. Training includes the potential hazards associated
with forklifts and hand-on operation of the forklift.
Hazard Communication
California’s Hazardous Substance Information
and Training Act ( the Right-To-Know Law) requires that all
employees be provided with ready access to important health
and safety information regarding hazardous substances on campus.
Hearing Conservation
The university has established a Hearing
Conservation Program designed to maintain effective control
over the harmful effects of excessive noise on employees.
The program includes medical monitoring and training in the
use of personal protective equipment designed to limit the
excessive noise that may create harmful injury to employees.
Laboratory Safety
This course satisfies initial awareness
training specified by the laboratory safety standard for personnel
working in laboratories that use chemicals and laboratory
equipment. This course is also appropriate for workers new
to chemical laboratory work and as a refresher for those returning
to laboratory work or who want to brush up on their skills
and knowledge.
Ladder Safety
Presents information on selecting, storing, inspecting, and
using ladders.
Lead Awareness
Lead containing materials can be found
in some campus facilities and materials. It is important
that all employees follow proper work practices to minimize
the potential for exposure. This training is for employees
who may be exposed to lead in the course of their jobs.
Lockout/Tagout
This course provides for procedures for
employees who maintain any electrical, mechanical, pneumatic,
hydraulic, and other energy systems, which could unexpectedly
start up and cause injury. Authorized employees will isolate
and lock and tag the equipment to warn others that maintenance
is occurring and equipment cannot be operated.
Office Ergonomics
This course is designed for employees who
work in an office setting. Participates will learn to recognize
risk factors associated with muscular-skeletal disorders (MSDs),
and potential sprain/strain injuries as well as be familiar
with the body areas affected. Useful exercises and workstation
design are included.
Personal Protective
Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is
needed for many work procedures on campus. Some examples
of commonly used PPE are respirators, ear plugs, earmuffs,
leather gloves, nitrile-coated gloves, safety glasses, chemical
splash goggles, tyvex suits, and dust masks. Training in
the maintenance, fit, and use of PPE and medical monitoring
are associated with the use of some PPEs.
Pesticide
Applicator
California has very specific requirement
for training employees who use pesticides as part of their
jobs. Applicators must have training annually that is specific
to the kind of pesticide and application methods they use.
Professional
CPR
This course is designed for police, medical
professionals and emergency responders who in the course of
their duties respond to emergencies.
Propane Buffer
This training is for custodial staff using
propane floor buffers in the course of their job duties.
Radiation Safety
The radiation safety training addresses
the use, handling and storage of radioactive materials and
ionizing radiation-producing machines. The program is consistent
with the California Department of Health Services policy.
The Radiation Safety Officer administers the program.
Respirator Protection
Annual respirator safety training insures
that safe practices and requirements for using the equipment
are in compliance with state regulations. Respirators protect
workers from inhaling particulate matter, toxic gases and
fumes they may encounter on the job.
Small Cart Training
If you drive an electric or gas-powered
cart on campus you are required to take small cart training.
This course ensures that the policies of the campus are understood
and that employees are aware of the hazards associated with
small cart maintenance and use.
Trenching
and Shoring
All trenches deeper than five feet are
required to have means of protecting the worker in the trench.
Various methods exist such as shoring or benching of the trench
to prevent a cave-in onto the employee. Training will cover
the necessary requirements for this activity.
Workplace Violence
The university will make every attempt
to address hazards associated with each type of workplace.
Training on general and job specific security measures for
faculty and staff will be addressed this course.