Training

This training is designed to provide an understanding of asbestos hazards and the skills to recognize and avoid exposure to asbestos containing materials (ACM). This training is required for any employees who, in their day to day activities, are reasonably expected to come across or disturb ACM. It is an annual training requirement.

The following topics will be covered:

• What is asbestos and where was it used
• What are the various types of asbestos containing materials and where can they be found
• Friable vs. Non-Friable asbestos
• Why Asbestos is a Health Hazard and type of asbestos related diseases
• Types of asbestos that you may encounter in the facility
• Review of operations that may impact asbestos i.e. floor buffing, plumbers, maintenance staff
• What you should do if there is an accidental release of asbestos

Asbestos Awareness Training is offered several times during the year. All employees who are required to take this training must attend one of the sessions offered during the academic year.

The training session will cover the items outlined in Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Asbestos Standard.

General awareness confined space training provides employees with the knowledge needed to recognize permit-required confined spaces (PRCS) and non-permit required confined spaces.  This training is important for identifying hazards and preventing unauthorized access into a PRCS.

In addition to the general awareness confined space training, further documented training is required for any employee who is involved with PRCS entry. Supervisors must train on any hazards, proper use of PPE and equipment, rescue procedures, communication procedures, and evacuation processes for any PRCS their employees enter. Training is required initially, after a change of duties, after a change in the space, if there are any deviations in the permit space entry procedure, or if there are concerns about an employee’s knowledge.

If any employees are entering a potentially permit-required confined space, contact EHS at EHS@nyu.edu for training and guidance.

OSHA Confined Space

Individuals who are working on live electrical equipment less than 50 volts should receive initial general awareness electrical safety training including safe work practices that are in line with their duties. Individuals who are working on live electrical over 50 volts must be trained on NFPA 70E and any other training as appropriate. NFPA 70E training shall be provided every three years.

The following resources can assist with identifying required training topics, developing the training material, or finding a third party to provide appropriate training:

Quick Tip: Electrical Safety

OSHA Electrical

Please contact us at EHS@NYU.EDU to schedule training.  

This training covers the OSHA Hazard Communication (HazCom) standard, hazard identification, routes of exposure, toxicity, labels and SDSs, personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency response, hazardous waste, and waste minimization. It is required for any employee who, in their day to day activities, is reasonably expected to come in contact with hazardous chemicals. This training is required when first assigned to the job in which this potential exposure exists.

Environmental Health and Safety also offer two user-specific versions of the Hazard Communication training program; for Dental Center Clinic employees and students, and for Art Department employees and students. Follow links for further information on these training programs. 

This training covers the identification of hazardous waste (including EPA/RCRA definitions), EPA and NYU procedures for labeling, storing, handling and disposing of hazardous waste, waste minimization and spill response. This training is included in the initial Lab Safety and Hazard Communication training programs that employees receive on initial work assignment. Thereafter, employees who generate, handle or store hazardous waste, are required to attend this training annually.

There are different sessions focusing on laboratory waste, facilities waste and art department wastes. Please attend the appropriate session. Refresher training is available via BioRAFT if you have participated in an instructor- led session in the past.

This training covers the types of hearing loss, effects of noise on hearing, types of protective devices, the NYU hearing conservation program (HCP), and audiometric testing. It is required annually for any employee whose job function requires that they work in areas where the noise level was found to be above 85 dBA and is included in the NYU HCP.

Please email ehs@nyu.edu to schedule training.

Hot work training is for any employee conducting hot work or involved with the hot work process (e.g. Fire Guard or Responsible Person). Training will cover how to conduct safe hot work, operation procedures, and proper use of the NYU hot work permit.

EHS assigns iLearn-based training to CPF employees including Supervisors, Facility Managers, and any Building Operator conducting hot work or fire watch. Any employees that are conducting hot work shall take the EHS 301: Hot Work Program training hosted on iLearn to become a Responsible Person and Fire Guard every two years or when a refresher is needed due to a change or lack of understanding.

Documented equipment-specific training from a supervisor is required for Hot Work Operators. 

Employees are required to be trained on ladder hazards and safe work practices. Any employee who uses a ladder shall be trained at least initially on all equipment and when it is necessary to maintain their understanding and knowledge.

OSHA Portable Ladder Quick Card

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All employees whose work involves servicing or maintaining a piece of equipment with hazardous energy sources must be trained in lockout/tagout. This training is required to develop knowledge and skills required for safe application, usage, and removal of lockout and tagout devices on hazardous energy sources. Training shall be provided initially and when there are changes in machines, equipment, or procedures. In addition, training shall be provided when an operator shows a lack of knowledge or understanding.

OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO)

OSHA Lockout/Tagout eTool 

Training is required to identify and avoid hazards of moving machinery parts and identify the correct guarding necessary for worker protection. It is required for all employees that may work with or around machinery with moving parts that have the potential for employee contact. This training shall be provided initially and as frequently as needed.

OSHA Machine Guarding

OSHA Machine Guarding eTool

This course is intended to provide an introduction into mold, what causes mold growth, how it affects building occupants and it’s impact on renovation and new construction projects.

The following topics will be covered

• What is mold
• Conditions that cause mold growth
• How mold gets into buildings during construction-renovation projects
• Building materials issues
• Mold in Duct Systems
• Building Owner Issues
• Effect/ Importance of the building envelope
• Why is mold an IAQ Issue
• High risk operations
• Water and Relative Humidity Control
• Health Effects
• Federal, State Regulations and Local NYC DOH guidelines
• Environmental Remediation
• Worker Protection
• Mold prevention and Control

PPE Training provides employees with the knowledge and skills required to protect themselves from occupational injury or illness by using the appropriate head, hand, foot, eye and torso protective equipment.  Employees shall be trained on any PPE they may use including the following topics: when and what PPE is necessary, how to properly don and doff, limitations, proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of PPE. Training shall be conducted initially and whenever there is a change or an issue with an employee’s PPE use.

OSHA Personal Protective Equipment

PIT training covers how to safely use forklifts, powered pallet jacks, or any piece of equipment that is powered by electricity, battery, or propane and is used to transport or haul material. The training covers each specific type of vehicle, operating instructions, workplace-related issues, the differences between handling these vehicles versus an automobile, and how to properly handle a load safely.

Mandatory training is provided when the employee is initially assigned to the equipment or work area and again when an employee has been involved in an accident, has been careless, has been assigned to a different PIT, or the conditions of the workplace change. In addition, a performance-based evaluation must be conducted every 3 years for each operator.

Supervisors are responsible for confirming employees receive training from a qualified person who has the necessary knowledge, training, and experience to train operators and evaluate their competency. Training documentation must by certified by the qualified trainer.

OSHA Powered Industrial Truck

This training is designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to safely use a respirator for protection against respiratory exposure to chemical vapors, dust and other particulates. It is required for any employee who may need to wear a respirator while conducting their duties. Medical evaluation and fit testing are required prior to using any respiratory protection device.

NOTE: A medical evaluation must be completed prior to being fit tested. Once the evaluation is completed and approved, respirator fit testing can be scheduled. Training will be conducted during fit testing.

Please email ehs@nyu.edu to inquire about Respiratory Protection Program enrollment.

EHS provides Academic Shop Safety training to academic shops which covers the basics of machine guarding, hand/power tools, PPE, basic electrical safety, and guidance on additional topics.

EHS also provides basic shop safety covering types of equipment and their use to CPF employees.  

Supervisors are responsible for documenting and conducting training for their employees on pre-use inspection and safe handling of hand tools, portable powered tools, and any powered equipment like radial arm saws, grinders, band saws, lathes, etc.

OSHA Hand and Power Tools Guide

OSHA Woodworking

This training is designed to provide employees with the knowledge of how to store petroleum or cooking oils, how to handle such material if spilled, and to whom to report such spills, should they occur. Annual SPCC training is required for any employee who may handle or store petroleum or cooking oil as part of their daily responsibilities.