Safety Training
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Texas Tech Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) provides online safety training to faculty, staff, and students for greater understanding of the safety policies and procedures established by the University. The training matrix below will inform individuals in different occupational groups of the training opportunities and resources available to them. Access To Training
To enroll in training fill out the appropriate form (Student or Employee) If you have been enrolled Click Here to access the EHS Training through Vivid Learning Systems. Face-to-Face TrainingPlease contact EH&S at ehs.safety.training@ttu.edu for more information on the face-to-face training sessions. Safety Training Reciprocity Agreement Between Texas Tech University (TTU) and Health Science Center (HSC)Effective May 1, 2015, TTU and HSC have entered into a Safety Training Reciprocity Agreement. Both institutions now recognize and accept, Safety Training taken by each other. Please contact TTU's EH&S ((806) 742-3876) or HSC Safety Services ((806) 743-2597) with any questions. See TTU/HSC Reciprocity Summary of Training Table Click Here. |
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| Training | Description | Recurrence | |
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| Biological Safety |
Safety training for personnel who work in laboratories or other areas that contain biological hazards. [CDCBMBL Sec. III] |
Before beginning job duties and every two years thereafter. |
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| Bloodborne Pathogen | Safety training for personnel who work around human blood and body fluids. [29 CFR 1910.1030] | Before beginning job duties and annually thereafter. | |
| Compressed Gas Safety | Safety training cover the use of compressed gas in the workplace. | Before beginning job duties. | |
| Confined Space Entry | Safety training for personnel who must enter and work in permit required confined spaces. [29 CFR 1910.146] | Before beginning job duties and every three years thereafter. | |
| Flammable Liquid Safety | Safety training for personnel that work with flammable liquids in the workplace. | Before beginning job duties. | |
| Forklift Training | Safety training for personnel who will use a forklift during their duties. This is the first part of a two-part training. The second part is a driving test with an instructor. [29 CFR 1910.178] | Before beginning job duties and every three years thereafter. | |
| Hazard Communication | General awareness training of the requirements of the hazard communication standard. Intended for employees that are exposed to chemicals occupationally. Does not apply to consumer product use and research laboratories. [29 CFR 1910.1200] | Before beginning job duties and annually thereafter. | |
| Laboratory Safety | Safety training for personnel who will work in a research laboratory. [29 CFR 1910.1450] | Before beginning job duties and every two years thereafter. | |
| Laser Safety | Safety training for personnel who will work with Class IIIb or IV lasers as a part of their job duties. [25 TAC 289.301] | Before beginning job duties and every two years thereafter. | |
| Magnetic Field Safety | Safety training for personnel who will work with strong magnetic fields (> 3 Tesla) as a part of their job duties. This includes working with Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment. | Before beginning job duties and every two years thereafter. | |
| Overhead and Gantry Crane Safety | Training for employees that use cranes and hoists in the work place. [29 CFR 1910.179] | Before beginning job duties. | |
| Radiation Safety | Safety training for personnel who work in areas where radioactive material is stored or used or areas where radiation producing equipment is located. [25 TAC 289.202] | Before beginning job duties and every two years thereafter. | |
| Respiratory Protection | Safety training covering the use of respirators for respiratory protection. [29 CFR 1910.134] | Before beginning job duties and annually thereafter. | |
| Safety Awareness | General safety training for all new employees of the university. | Before beginning job duties and every two years thereafter. | |
| Shop/Studio Safety | Safety training for personnel who work in machine shops or art studios and performance venues. [29 CFR 1910] | Before beginning job duties and every two years thereafter. | |
| Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan | Training to comply with the Texas Tech Spill Contingency Plan. This training familiarizes employees with their job duties related to oil spill management. [40 CFR 112] | Before beginning job duties and annually thereafter. | |
| Wastewater & Stormwater Management | Training to comply with the Clean Water Act in managing industrial wastewater and storm water discharge. Required for employees that work under a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). [40 CFR 100-149] | Before beginning job duties. | |
TTU AND HSC SUMMARY FOR TRAINING RECIPROCITY |
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| Training | Summary | Recurrence |
Acceptable TTUHSC Training Equivalent |
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| Biological Safety | Safety training for personnel who work in laboratories or other areas that contain biological hazards. | Before beginning job duties and every two years thereafter. | Laboratory Safety Essentials |
| Bloodborne Pathogen | Safety training for personnel who work around human blood and body fluids. | Before beginning job duties and annually thereafter. | Safety Training Education Program for Students (STEPS) or New Employee Safety Orientation Program (NESOP) |
| Confined Space | Safety training for personnel who must enter and work in permit required confined spaces. | Before beginning job duties. | None |
| Forklift Training | Safety training for personnel who will use a forklift during their duties. This is the first part of a two-part training. The second part is a driving test with an instructor. | Before beginning job duties and every three years thereafter. | None |
| Hazard Communication | Training in the University OP 60.02 covering the university’s hazard communication program. Recommended for all employees. | Before beginning job duties. | Safety Training Education Program for Students (STEPS) or New Employee Safety Orientation Program (NESOP) |
| Laboratory Safety | Safety training for personnel who will work in a laboratory. | Before beginning job duties and every two years thereafter. | Laboratory Safety Essentials |
| Laser Safety | Safety training for personnel who will work with Class IIIb or IV lasers as a part of their job duties. | Before beginning job duties. | None |
| MRI Safety | Safety training for personnel who will work with Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment as a part of their job duties. | Before beginning job duties. | None |
| Radiation Safety | Safety training for personnel who work in areas where radioactive material is stored or used. This is the first part of a two part training. The second part is be classroom training. | Before beginning job duties. | Radiation Safety |
| Respiratory Protection | Safety training covering the use of respirators for respiratory protection. This is the first part of a two part training. The second part will be a fit test to be arranged with TTU EHS. | Before beginning job duties and annually thereafter. | None |
| Safety Awareness | General safety training for all new employees of the university. | Before beginning job duties. | None |
