EH&S provides assistance with health and safety information and training in various areas. We are committed to education as a means to a healthy and safe work environment:
Safety Education & Training
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Advanced Recordkeeper Training
Laboratory Safety (was Chemical Safety for Laboratory Workers)
EPA - Chemical Waste Disposal
Laboratory Inspections Training
Laser Safety Training
Radiation Safety Training
Respiratory Protection Training
Safety for Administrative and Office Professionals
Hazard Communication (was "Chemical Safety for General Service Workers")Federal and state laws and Cornell University policy require all laboratory workers to receive laboratory safety training and be informed of potential health and safety risks that may be present in their workplace. Documentation must be maintained to demonstrate that such training was provided and received. In order to assist laboratory personnel in complying with this requirement, laboratory safety training must be obtained either through EH&S (classroom or web-based sessions) or documented as having been received from an alternative source.
"Laboratory Safety"
OSHA regulations (Hazard Communication and the Laboratory Standard) mandate that all laboratory workers who may be exposed to chemicals receive training. This program includes information on the OSHA Laboratory Standard, Chemical Hygiene Plan, toxicology, material safety data sheets, and video on laboratory safety. It also covers potential hazards associated with chemical usage including recognizing signs and symptoms of overexposure and proper responses to spills, leaks, or other exposures."Hazard Communication"
OSHA regulations (Hazard Communication Standard) mandate that all employees who use chemicals as part of their work responsibilities receive training. This course includes information on the safe handling of chemical products, material safety data sheets, product labels, and personal protective equipment. It also covers potential hazards associated with chemical usage including recognizing signs and symptoms of overexposure and proper responses to spills, leaks, or other exposures."Safety for Administrative and Office Professionals"
This program includes information on office chemical products and videos on general office safety and computer workstation ergonomics."Bloodborne Pathogens"
OSHA regulations (Bloodborne Pathogens Standard) mandate that employees who are determined at risk of occupational exposure to human blood or other potentially infectious materials participate in a training program. This course covers an explanation of the standard; information on the epidemiology, symptoms, and modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens; and explanations of the exposure control plan, personal protective equipment, the hepatitis B vaccine, and emergency procedures.The course on Bloodbourne Pathogens is offered on an "as needed" basis. Contact Frank Cantone by email or call 254-4888 for information and course scheduling. This training is required annually. Return to Biological Safety
Examples of training courses offered by other EH&S sections
Asbestos Awareness (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001)
Confined Space (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146)
Formaldehyde (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1048)
Hearing Protection (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95)
Lead Awareness Training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025)
Lock-out/Tag-out (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147)
Personal Protective Equipment (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132)
Portable Fire Extinguishers (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157)
Radiation Safety (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.97 and 1910.1096)
Respiratory Protection (OSHA CFR 1910.134)
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