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EHS Training Course Descriptions 100. General Chemical Hygiene

Audience: Anyone who works with chemicals in an MIT Laboratory Format: This training is offered in both a classroom and web-based version Duration: approximately 90 minutes Description: This laboratory health and safety course is designed to provide those new to laboratory work at MIT with basic information on:

Laboratory Chemical Safety Summaries (LCSS)

personal protective equipment (PPE) for working with chemicals

standard operating procedure (SOP)

organizing inventories and storage areas to minimize the amount of chemicals on hand

working with fume hoods (laboratory chemical hoods)

transporting, storing, and using compressed gases safely

lab safety equipment (emergency eyewashes, safety showers, fire extinguishers, fire blankets)

correct procedures for handling medical emergencies, personal injury, fire evacuation, and hazardous material spills in the laboratory.

101. Chemical Hygiene and Safety for Chemists

Audience: Chemistry Department supervisors and researchers Duration: 2 hours Description: Before beginning work in Chemistry Department research labs, attend the Chemical Hygiene and Safety lecture presented in January or view a web delivered video of the lecture. Extensive review of Chemistry Department procedures for handling potentially hazardous chemicals as described in the Chemistry Chemical Hygiene Plan and Safety Manual. The web version of the video can be found by selecting “My Training” button on the MIT Learning Center. The web course option will appear in your “My Required Training” tab. Refresher Chemical Hygiene and Safety Training is required within one year of taking Chemical Hygiene and Safety Training and every year thereafter.

103. Initial Lab Specific Chem. Hygiene & Safety for Chemists

Audience: New Chemistry Department supervisors and researchers Durations: Varies Description: Before beginning work in Chemistry Department research labs, attend Lab Specific Chemical Hygiene Training conducted by PIs or their designee for their laboratory. PI's must sign the Department of Chemistry Chemical Hygiene Clearance form indicating that the training has been completed.

104. Read Hygiene/Safety Plan: Submit Signed EH&S Clearance Form

Audience: New Chemistry Department supervisors and researchers Description: Obtain the Chemistry Department Chemical Hygiene and Safety Manual and EH&S

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Clearance form from Chemistry Headquarters located in 18-393. Before beginning any work in Chemistry Department research labs, researchers must read and understand the Chemical Hygiene Plan and Safety Manual, and submit signed EH&S Clearance form to Scott Ide (Room 4-469).

105. MTL Safety Quiz

The web-based MTL Safety Quiz can be accessed like any other web-based course in the EHS-MS training system. Just click on the purple button in your EHS training summary page and you will find it in your list of training requirements if you selected MTL as a DLC and selected "work with chemicals in a laboratory. It meets the lab specific chemical hygiene training for MTL. This is an annual requirement.

107. Aero/Astro Safety and Chemical Hygiene

Audience: New Aero & Astro Department students, supervisors, researchers and faculty; required to be repeated every 2 years by all members of the department conducting research or working in the undergraduate teaching lab. Duration: 1 hour Description: Before beginning work in Aero & Astro research labs, attendance at this course is required. All Aero & Astro research staff must repeat this course every 2 years. The course is given live by the Aero & Astro EHS Coordinator Richard Perdichizzi; it is also available on the web`. The course covers chemical hygiene and safety topics related to Aero & Astro location.

110. Lab Specific Chem Hygiene Training - Given by EHS Rep or PI

Audience: Lab Group members Duration: Variable Description: MIT requires that Lab Specific General Chemical Hygiene Training be conducted by PIs or their designee for their lab group on at least an annual basis. New group members must receive this training before they begin work. Please contact your Lab EHS Representative or Department EHS Coordinator to organize training. Topics covered are at the discretion of the lab but may include:

Specific handling procedures for particularly hazardous substances used in the lab

Standard Operating Procedures

Personal protective equipment requirements

Location and operation of safety equipment

Chemical Emergency Procedures

111. Signature: I have read the Chem. Hygiene Plan

Signature verifying Chemical Hygiene Plan has been read Audience: Anyone who works with chemicals in MIT laboratories Description: MIT requires that each Department, Lab, or Center that uses chemicals in a laboratory setting have an OSHA required Chemical Hygiene Plan. Obtain your Chemical Hygiene Plan from your Principle Investigator, EHS Representative, or EHS Coordinator. Sign and return the acknowledgement form to your EHS Coordinator or Representative.

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112. Annual Chemical Hygiene Meeting

Audience: Chemical Hygiene Officers and EHS Coordinators Description: An annual meeting to update Chemical Hygiene Officers on any changes to the MIT Chemical Hygiene Plan Template.

115. 5.310 Chem Hygiene and Safety

Lecture taught by Chemistry EHS Coordinator for lab course 5.310.


Course taught by Chemistry EHS Coordinator for lab course 5.311.


Course taught by Chemistry EHS Coordinator for lab course 5.33

118. 5.32 Chemical Hygiene and Safety

Course taught by Chemistry EHS Coordinator for lab course 5.32

119. Center Material Science and Engineering Safety Quiz

Quiz that is no longer used that was used before there was the web-based chemical hygiene course

120. General Hazard Communication

Audience: Required for those who work with Chemicals in the non-lab workplace, such as, machine shops, mechanical rooms, art studios, etc. Format: This is a self-paced web-based course Duration: approximately 60 minutes Description: This laboratory health/safety course is designed to help you to assess the hazards of chemicals used in your workplace. The course includes information on:

How to use an MSDS

use of PPE

emergency response

The course is interactive in the sense that it covers in-depth only the hazard classes of chemicals you actually use. (You can also choose to review all the hazard classes in-depth if you prefer.) This course meets part of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Training Requirements.

121. Work Area Specific Haz Comm Training

Audience: Anyone who works in a non-laboratory workplace where chemicals are used. Duration: variable Instructor: Supervisor, EHS representative, or EHS Coordinator

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Description: OSHA requires that new employees receive this training before they begin work with hazardous chemicals. MIT requires that it be given every year to review:

Specific chemical handling procedures

Standard Operating Procedures

Personal protective equipment requirements

Location and operation of safety equipment

Chemical Emergency Procedures

122. Signature: I have read the Hazard Communication Plan

Signature: I have read Hazard Communication Plan Audience: Supervisors of work areas covered under the Hazard Communication Plan Instructions: Call the EHS Office to obtain the Hazard Communication Plan. Read and then sign the acknowledgement form and return it to your EHS Coordinator.

123. Haz Comm Training for Supervisors

Audience: Supervisors of work areas covered under the Hazard Communication Plan. Duration: 1 hour Description: Review of OSHA and MIT requirements under the MIT Hazard Communication Plan. Will prepare supervisors to give workplace specific Hazard Communication Training.

124. Chemical Safety Awareness

IHP presentation to Custodians. Reviews libeling, use, and PPE issues for some of their products. Asbestos and ergonomics also covered briefly.

127. Spill Response Training - Workplace Specific

Training is an enhancement to Haz Comm or Chem Hygiene Training in the area of chemical spill response. Training is limited to response only to minor spills of chemicals used in the group’s workplace. The training does not provide qualification to respond to major spills or spills of chemicals outside of the groups work area.

128. Hazard Communication Awareness

Audience: MIT employees who generally do not use chemicals or use chemicals in small amount. Description: Information about the OSHA HAZCOM standard, a brief overview of HAZCOM program at MIT, and some tips for safe chemical use.

129. N95 Fit Testing Procedures

Upon completion of this course, trainees will be able to perform both a quantitative and qualitative filtering face piece fit test according to OSHA regulations/guidelines.

130. Hydrofluoric Acid: Hazards and Safety Measures

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Audience: Anyone who uses hydrofluoric acid Duration: 30 minutes Description: A review of the potential, specific health effects from hydrofluoric acid exposures. Also a review of required response and first aid procedures in the event of a suspected exposure to hydrofluoric acid. Training is given by the EHS Office and required by MIT Medical Department before calcium gluconate antidote gel can be issued to HF users (required wherever HF is used).

131. Respirator Program: Program Registration

Audience: Anyone who has or needs a respirator Instructions: If you indicated that you have or need a respirator in the EHS Training Needs and this came up in your training requirements summary, then your use/need must first be evaluated by the EHS Office. Call or email us, 2-3477 or [email protected]. If you indicated that you use a respirator and this is listed under training history then you are registered in the MIT respirator database and you will be contacted when a respirator fitness physical, fit-test, or training must be repeated. This will be on an annual basis if your respirator use is mandatory for your work.

132. Non-SCBA Respirator Training

No description available

133. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Training

Audience: This is required for anyone who needs/wants to maintain their SCBA certification and has not attended a SCBA training within the last year. SCBA training provides the specific information, techniques, and methods for use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Trainees will learn or review the principles of operation, limitation of use, don & doff methods, and basic maintenance checks for the specific type and manufacturer of SCBA to be used.

134. Respirator Fitness Physical

Description: OSHA requires that a person have a respirator fitness physical before they are fit-tested for a respirator. To schedule an appointment, call MIT Medical at 3-8552. MIT Medical decides when a follow up physical is needed. If a person's medical status changes they should be reevaluated.

135. Formaldehyde Training

Audience: The OSHA Formaldehyde Standard requires that all employees exposed to 0.1 ppm formaldehyde and above receive annual training about hazards and safe procedures for working with formaldehyde. In general, air monitoring has shown that those departments performing procedures with formaldehyde inside a chemical fume hood have air levels below 0.1 ppm. Formaldehyde training is offered to those employees with exposure levels <0.1 ppm on a voluntary basis. Please contact the Industrial Hygiene Program for an evaluation of your procedures. Duration: 1 hour

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Description: The formaldehyde training covers the following areas: discussion of the OSHA Formaldehyde Standard; review of Material Safety Data Sheet contents; description of the available medical surveillance program at MIT; potential health hazards associated with formaldehyde and their signs and symptoms; description of safe work practices for the procedures at MIT using formaldehyde; use of proper gloves and protective clothing; review of emergency procedures and handling of spills and clean up procedures.

136. Ice Rink Air Monitoring

Audience: Operators and managers of MIT's indoor skating rink that utilize combustion resurfacing equipment. Duration: approximately 40 minutes Description: The specific air sampling, record keeping, and required corrective measures as stated in Massachusetts regulation 105 CMR 675.000 "Requirements to Maintain Air Quality in Indoor Skating Rinks" will be presented along with a brief overview of the regulation.

137. Indoor Air Quality

A one hour course for EHS Office professionals. Symptoms and types of agents (chemical and biological) typically involved in IAQ investigations are reviewed. Investigation approaches and remediation steps are also reviewed.

138. Personal Protective Equipment Overview

Information is provided in the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), to include in gloves, eye protection, head protection, foot protection, and protective clothing. Information is provided on the use and limitation of equipment, the importance of proper fit, and the importance of equipment maintenance. Examples are provided of typical situations and PPE requirements specific to the group attending, when possible,

139. PAPR with Loose Hood - Use & Maintenance Training

Class Description: Provides an overview of the use and maintenance of powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) with a loose-fitting hood face piece. Participants will learn how to assemble, don, and doff a PAPR. Additionally, participants will be made aware of limitations of the PAPR and the cartridges being used with the PAPR, and the common signs of PAPR failure. Participants will also learn how to charge PAPR batteries. Lastly, participants will learn how to properly care for and store a PAPR.

140. Asbestos Awareness Training for Custodians

Audience: Custodial Personnel Frequency: Required annually for custodial personnel Duration: 1 hour Description: This course provides information on the nature of and hazards associated with asbestos fibers. The course details MIT policy concerning the responsibilities and resources of personnel in dealing with asbestos. The course will provide information to allow personnel to work more safely and provide a safer environment for the entire MIT community.

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Topics include: * the nature of asbestos fibers * potential health effects of asbestos fibers * MIT policy concerning working with asbestos fibers * MIT resources * emergency procedures

141. Asbestos Hazards (Non-custodial Personnel)

Audience: Anyone who works in areas where asbestos-containing materials are present, or anyone concerned about exposure to asbestos. Duration: 1 hour Description: This course provides information on the nature of and hazards associated with asbestos fibers. The course details MIT policy concerning the responsibilities and resources of personnel in dealing with asbestos. The course will provide information to allow personnel to work more safely and provide a safer environment for the entire MIT community. Topics include: * the nature of asbestos fibers * potential health effects of asbestos fibers * MIT policy concerning working with asbestos fibers * MIT resources * emergency procedures

142. Associated Project Asbestos Worker

Audience: Maintenance personnel Duration: 16 Hours initial, 8 Hours annual refresher training Description: OSHA requires this training course for workers who perform Class III asbestos repair and maintenance work. Since no MIT Campus employee removes asbestos, this course is designed for maintenance personnel and trades people that might need to enter an asbestos abatement work area for repair and maintenance activities. Trades covered include general building maintenance, electrical and low voltage wiring, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, heating and ventilation services. This course encompasses the Asbestos Awareness course, as well as federal and state regulations, asbestos fiber control techniques, personal protective equipment, and proper work practices. The course is provided by a State licensed training provider.

143. Lead Awareness

Audience: Anyone who works with products containing lead, is planning removal of lead paint, or is concerned about general exposure to lead Duration: 30 minutes Description: This course provides information on the nature of and hazards associated with lead. The course details MIT policy concerning the responsibilities and resources of personnel in dealing with lead. The course will provide information to allow personnel to work more safely and provide a safer environment for the entire community. Topics include:

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the nature of lead and sources of exposure

potential health effects of lead

MIT policy concerning working with lead

MIT resources for more detailed information

emergency procedures

work practices and personal protective equipment

lead determination

144. Johnson Ice Rink Evacuation Drill

Trainees will participate in a mock evacuation procedure at the Johnson Ice Rink intended to simulate the procedures that must occur if sufficiently elevated levels of carbon monoxide and/or nitrogen dioxide are detected in rink air during routine indoor air screening.

145. Liquid Nitrogen Fill Station Training

Audience: Chemistry Department Researchers Duration: Generally less than 1 hour Description: This course is designed to train the researcher on the safe and proper use of the Chemistry Department’s Liquid Nitrogen Fill Station. This station fills 120 liter dewars.

150. Noisy Work Environments and Protection of Hearing

Audience: Anyone who works in an area where they may be exposed to high noise levels Duration: 1 hour This course describes the nature and hazards associated with exposure to high noise levels. The course details MIT policy concerning the responsibilities and resources of personnel in dealing with high noise levels. The course provides participants with information to allow them to minimize the effects of noise in the workplace and on OSHA requirements related to workplace hearing conservation. Topics include:

the nature of high noise levels

potential health effects of high noise levels

what operations may generate high noise levels

MIT policy concerning working with high noise levels

work practices

engineering controls

personal protective equipment

MIT Medical Monitoring Program

160. Ergonomic Evaluations for Computer Users

Audience: Anyone who uses a computer, particularly those who work for long durations or at high "intensity" computer tasks. Duration: 1 hour This session covers basic concepts in body mechanics and commonly found computer workstation

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problems that can cause a range of acute or chronic symptoms. It also will present a range of possible solutions and preventive measures. Many of us are getting older and maybe more susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders and repetitive motion injuries. Don't let it happen to you! Topics include:

pacing and scheduling breaks

typing technique

exercises and stretches

positioning yourself and your workstation

what not to do

resources available at MIT to contact for advice

laptop issues

environmental factors (e.g. noise, gloves, lighting)

161. Ergonomics: Materials Handling & MSDs

Duration: 1 hour Description: This session develops the knowledge and skills needed to prevent injuries when handling or lifting equipment or materials. Workplace musculoskeletal injuries but can be prevented! It also includes a section on ergonomic issues to minimize repetitive motion and exertion related injuries. Topics include:

correct lifting techniques to minimize back injuries

estimating the weight of an object before moving it

avoiding twisting as you lift

grasping the object correctly

safe footing

frequency of lifting

lifting aids and equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

162. Ergonomic Training for DCM Repetitive Motion and Lifting

This is a video that was shown to DCM Animal Handlers on ergonomically correct lifting and repetitive motion techniques

163. Computer Work Station Ergonomics

WorkWell provides basic information about office ergonomics, repetitive strain injuries and exercises. Through this course, the user will learn recommended ways of setting up and using a computer to improve their health and productivity.

180. EHS Orientation and Overview

An orientation checklist for new employees in the EHS Office.

185. Understanding Semiconductor (Toxic) Gas Monitoring Systems

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190. PCB-Containing Caulking Awareness and Limited Removal

Upon completion of this course, trainees will be able to identify caulking or window glazing compound (existing on buildings) that may contain PCBs. Also, trainees will understand PPE requirements for removal of these materials and proper disposal procedures.

191. Transfer of Air Sensitive (Pyrophoric) Liquids

Duration: 1 hour Audience: Users of pyrophoric liquids and EHS Office, Coord. and Reps Instructor: Sigma Aldrich Technical Staff Description: Scott Batcheller, an MIT trained PhD chemist will be presenting safe transfer techniques for air sensitive pyrophoric liquids. Specifically, he will be reviewing syringe and double-tip needle techniques with the use of instructional videos.

200. Bloodborne Pathogen for Researchers - Prereq: Gen Biosafety

Audience: Personnel who work in a laboratory with human cell lines, human blood, body tissues, or other potentially infectious human materials. Duration: 60 min. for initial (course #200c) 30 min. for refresher (course #204c) Description: Course covers basic biosafety information from CDC & NIH Guidelines, and then goes into detail regarding hazards and controls for work with bloodborne pathogens to meet requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) standard. Topics include a summary of the CDC and NIH Guidelines, a summary of the OSHA BBP standard, information on some pathogens, information on work practice and engineering controls, Exposure Control Plans, Hepatitis (HEP) B vaccinations, and emergency response information, to include follow-up for exposure incidents. Participants will be given an opportunity to start process for obtaining HEP B vaccination. Prerequisite for Course: General Biosafety for Researchers (260)

201. Bloodborne Pathogens Training for Non-researchers

Audience: Maintenance, Building Service, or Grounds personnel who may be exposed to potentially infectious materials such as blood, body fluids, or improperly discarded syringes. Duration: 1hr Description: Course covers basic information tailored to the audience described above regarding the hazards and controls of bloodborne pathogens to meet requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) standard. Topics include a summary of the standard, information on some pathogens, information on work practice and engineering controls, Exposure Control Plans, Hepatitis (HEP) B vaccinations, and emergency response information, to include follow-up for exposure incidents. Participants will be given an opportunity to start process for obtaining HEP B vaccination.

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202. Bloodborne Pathogen Training for MIT Police Dept.

Audience: MIT Police Duration: 1hr Description: Course covers basic information tailored to the MIT Police and their potential for exposure when working with the public or when providing first aid, regarding the hazards and controls of bloodborne pathogens to meet requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) standard. Topics include a summary of the standard, information on some pathogens, information on work practice and engineering controls, Exposure Control Plans, Hepatitis (HEP) B vaccinations, and emergency response information, to include follow-up for exposure incidents. Participants will be given an opportunity to start process for obtaining HEP B vaccination.

203. Bloodborne Pathogen for Medical, CRC, ER and First Aid Care

Audience: Personnel who handle patient samples at the MIT Medical Department or Clinical Research Center or work in the MIT Medical or Clinical Research Center laboratory or give fist aid as a job duty, e.g. EMT or First Responder, provide other medical treatment or work with patients. Duration: 1hr Description: Course covers basic information tailored to medical care providers or other non-research personnel, as noted above, regarding the hazards and controls of bloodborne pathogens to meet requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) standard. Topics include a summary of the standard, information on some pathogens, information on work practice and engineering controls, Exposure Control Plans, Hepatitis (HEP) B vaccinations, and emergency response information, to include follow-up for exposure incidents. Participants will be given an opportunity to start process for obtaining HEP B vaccination.

208. BBP - Hepatitis Information Form

Audience: All personnel who attend Bloodborne Pathogen Training. Description: As part of the Bloodborne Pathogen Training you will be given a form to complete that documents you have been offered the Hepatitis (HEP) B vaccination. If you have not had the vaccination, this will be an opportunity for you to obtain this immunization, free of charge. If you have had the vaccination, you will note that on the form. If you do not want the vaccination, you will note that on the form. If you choose not to obtain the vaccination, you have the opportunity at any time to change your mind and obtain the vaccination. You just need to contact EHS at 2-3477 (617-452-3477 off campus).

209. BBP Signature: Reviewed the work area Exposure Control Plan

BBP Signature: Reviewed the Work Area Exposure Control Plan. Audience: All personnel who are required to attend Bloodborne Pathogen Training. Description: The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Standard requires that employees be familiar with the contents and location of the Exposure Control Plan. At MIT, each work area where there is potential for exposure to BBP has an Exposure Control Plan. To complete training, it is necessary to document that you know the location and contents of the exposure control plan. Ask your Supervisor,

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PI, or EHS Representative for this information. Upon reading the plan, they will give you a form to sign that you will return to them or to the EHS Coordinator for the DLC.

210. Select Agent & Toxin Training for Authorized Person

Audience: Personnel who handle select agents or toxins. For list of select agents and toxins see EHS web page. Duration: 90 minutes. Description: This training is required to assure compliance with regulations established as part of the Public Health and Bioterrorism Act of 2002. Training is tailored to the individuals involved and includes an overview of the regulation, information on the agents they use including the hazards of the agents or toxins they use and the work area procedures and controls established for safe use of those materials. Training also covers emergency response procedures and security procedures.

211. Select Agent & Toxin Training for Non-auth. person - Initial

Audience: Personnel who are required to enter areas where select agents or toxins are used including but not limited to maintenance staff, building services staff, EHS personnel, and any visitors to such spaces. Duration: 60 minutes. Description: This training is required to assure compliance with regulations established as part of the Public Health and Bioterrorism Act of 2002. Training is tailored to the individuals involved and includes an overview of the regulation, information on the agents used in the area they must enter including the hazards of those agents or toxins and the work area procedures and controls established for safe use of those materials. Training also covers emergency response procedures and security procedures.

212. PI of a Laboratory with an Exposure Control Plan

Audience: Required of any PI listed as the supervisor of a laboratory that performs research with human blood or body fluids, human cells, or human cell lines. Frequency: offered as needed - prebook to signal training is needed Duration:1 hour Description: This course covers the responsibilities of a PI listed as the supervisor of a laboratory that performs research with human blood or body fluids, human cells, or human cell lines, the specific requirements of OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Program including training and an exposure control plan, and the services they can expect from the staff of the EHS Office's Biosafety Program (BSP). The topics covered in this course are:

Biological Project Registration Process

Required Practices and Procedures for a laboratory

Exposure Control Plan including renewal process and review by BSP

Bloodborne Pathogens training

Compliance with regulations and inspections

BSP services

To apply for a biological project registration form and exposure control plan from BSP call 2-3477.

214. Medical Dept. Standard Precautions BBP Refresher

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Standard Precautions: Bloodborne Pathogen Refresher Training. MIT Medical Department’s HealthStreams Web Based Bloodborne Pathogen Refresher training. This web course is tailored to health care settings and covers the basic components required for annual BBP refresher training. All personnel taking this course should have had initial training titled Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Medical, CRC, ER, and First Aid Care.

215. Use of Select Agent Toxins Training

Audience: Personnel who handle select agent toxins. For list of select agents and toxins see EHS web page. Duration: 60 minutes. Description: This training is tailored to individuals who handle select agent toxins and includes an overview of the regulations, information on the toxins that they use including the hazards of the toxins and the work area procedures and controls established for safe use of those materials, generation of stock solutions, toxin inactivation and destruction, ordering procedures, shipping information, and incident and spill procedures.

220. Signature: I have read Lab's BL2+ manual

Audience: Personnel who are doing research at a BL2Plus level. Description: A biosafety manual is required for areas where research at the BL2+ level is conducted and all personnel conducting this research should be familiar with the contents of the manual. Contact the PI or EHS representative for the area to see the manual. The PI or EHS rep will give you a form to sign and return to them after you have read the manual.

221. BL2+ Training

Audience: Personnel doing research at the BL2+ level. Duration: 60 minutes Description: This course is required by MIT policy and is tailored to the group and the specific research. Materials covered include discussion of the specific agents of concern for the research to include the hazards and routes of exposure, an overview of biosafety levels, engineering and work practice controls for BL2+, waste management, and emergency response.

223. BL3 Orientation for NonResearchers

This course is designed to provide information about a BL3 laboratory to those working near but not in the BL3 laboratory. Topics covered include what BL3 means, what will be happening in the BL3 lab, what the lab looks like, and the plan for emergencies in the lab. This course may be appropriate for security, janitorial, facilities and other staff who work in a building with a BL3 laboratory but will never enter the BL3 lab.

224. BL3 for Researchers

Class covers BL3 practices and procedures; review of the BL3 manual; an introduction to facility-related features such as alarms and communications devices such as intercoms; proper response to spills, exposures and other emergencies; information about the agents in use including modes of transmission, signs and symptoms of disease, and available treatments; and the medical surveillance program requirements for entry into the laboratory. This class is one of several prerequisites for work in the BL3 laboratory; others include General Biosafety training, approval of the PI, entry into the

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medical surveillance and respiratory protection programs, and an apprenticeship program and examination in the specific techniques used in the laboratory.

230. Biosafety Training for Work with Pathogens

Audience: Personnel doing research work with pathogenic agents. Duration: 1 hr. Description: Course consists of an overview of information and practices for safe work with human, animal or plant pathogenic agents including summary of different biosafety levels, procedures for determining hazards of an organism and appropriate engineering and work practice controls and a tailored section discussing specific pathogenic agents the audience is working with, the hazards of those agents, and appropriate controls. Topics include waste management and emergency response.

231. Bloodborne Pathogen and Biosafety for Researchers

Audience: Personnel who work in a laboratory with human cell lines, human blood, body tissues, or other potentially infectious human materials. Duration: 90 min. Description: Course covers basic biosafety information from CDC & NIH Guidelines, and then goes into detail regarding hazards and controls for work with bloodborne pathogens to meet requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) standard. Topics include a summary of the CDC and NIH Guidelines, a summary of the OSHA BBP standard, information on some pathogens, information on work practice and engineering controls, Exposure Control Plans, Hepatitis (HEP) B vaccinations, and emergency response information, to include follow-up for exposure incidents. Participants will be given an opportunity to start process for obtaining HEP B vaccination.

250. Shipping Biohazardous Materials

Audience: Personnel who prepare hazardous and non-hazardous biological materials and diagnostic specimens for shipment. Duration: 2 hrs Refresher: Every 2 years Descriptions: Course provides mandatory training regarding the US Department of Transportation/International Air Transportation Association regulations that govern the transport of infectious substances and/or genetically modified microorganisms classified as Biological Substance Category B. Topics include regulation overview, shipper's responsibilities, limitations, hazard determination to determine if material is regulated, selection and use of proper packaging, proper marking and labeling, required paperwork, and shipping with dry ice. At the end of this training, students will be able to classify and package biological materials including human samples, microbes, genetically modified materials, and animal specimens.

251. Shipping Hazardous Chemicals Awareness

Audience: Personnel who regularly prepare and ship hazardous chemicals. Course provides mandatory training regarding the US Department of Transportation regulations that govern the transport of hazardous materials, including compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, toxic substances, reactive and corrosive substances. Topics include regulation

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overview, shipper's responsibilities, limitations, hazard determination to determine if material is regulated, proper shipping name determination, selection and use of proper packaging, proper marking and labeling, and required paperwork. Participation is mandatory to become certified to ship hazardous materials at MIT.

252. Shipping Hazardous Chemicals

Audience: Personnel who regularly prepare and ship hazardous chemicals. Duration: 8 hrs Description: Course provides mandatory training regarding the US Department of Transportation regulations that govern the transport of hazardous materials, including compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, toxic substances, reactive and corrosive substances. Topics include regulation overview, shipper's responsibilities, limitations, hazard determination to determine if material is regulated, proper shipping name determination, selection and use of proper packaging, proper marking and labeling, and required paperwork. Participation is mandatory to become certified to ship hazardous materials at MIT.

253. Shipping Biohazardous Materials Awareness

Audience: Anyone who may ship or transport biological agents offsite. Duration: 2 hours Description: Participants will be made aware of regulations for shipping and transporting, regulatory determination applicability, and resources available through the MIT EHS Office on these issues.

254. Autoclaving Biological Waste

Class audience: EHS Reps, lab personnel who treat biological waste by steam disinfection/autoclaving. Class Time: 30 minutes Course Description: Course provides information regarding the MA state sanitary code that governs on-site treatment of biological research materials. Topics include regulation overview, personal protective equipment, autoclave function, proper loading, efficient decontamination, performance verification, validation program and required record-keeping.

255. Shipping Biological Materials-Advanced Certification

Audience: EHS Personnel and others who package and prepare high consequence pathogens and other hazardous biological materials for shipment. Duration: 8 hrs Refresher: Every 2 years Descriptions: Course provides mandatory training regarding the US Department of Transportation/International Air Transportation Association regulations that govern the transport of infectious substances and/or genetically modified microorganisms classified as Infectious Substances, affecting humans and animals as well as Biological Substance Category B. Topics include regulation overview, shipper's responsibilities, limitations, hazard determination to determine if material is regulated, selection and use of proper packaging, proper marking and labeling, required

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paperwork and shipper's declaration instruction, and shipping with dry ice. At the end of this course students will be able to classify and package infectious materials that are considered high consequence pathogens, human samples, microbes, genetically modified materials, and animal specimens, as well as prepare a shipper's declaration for dangerous goods.

256. Shipping Dry Ice and Non-regulated materials

Audience: Personnel who prepare non-hazardous samples with dry ice for shipment. Duration: 1 hr Description: Course provides mandatory training regarding the International Air Transportation Association regulations that govern the transport dry ice. Topics include regulation overview, shipper's responsibilities, limitations, hazard determination to determine if material is regulated, selection and use of proper packaging, proper marking and labeling, required paperwork. At the end of this training, students will be able to classify and package non-regulated shipments with dry ice. Additional training is required for dry ice shipments with hazardous materials including human cells, infectious agents and hazardous chemicals.

260. General Biosafety for Researchers

Audience: Personnel conducting BL1, BL2, or rDNA research work. Duration: 1 hr. Description: Includes information on biosafety level classifications and basic facilities and work practices required for the different biosafety levels. Also covers basic techniques for safe work with biological agents, use of biosafety cabinets, appropriate use of signs and labels, proper management of biological waste, and emergency response.

261. Biosafety Awareness for Non-researchers

Audience: Personnel who may enter labs where biosafety research is being conducted such as maintenance personnel and building service personnel. Duration: 30 min. Description: Provides overview of basic biosafety for personnel who may enter labs where biosafety research is being conducted, including information on the type of research conducted at MIT. Topics covered include the information on different biosafety levels, access requirements or restrictions, information on equipment used in biosafety labs, information on the signs and labels used at MIT and what they mean, work practice controls including appropriate personal protective equipment, and information on the decontamination process.

262. Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory Biosafety

Audience: MIT student s enrolled in lab courses using BL1, BL2, or rDNA materials. Duration: varies but 1 hr. or less Description: Customized somewhat based on lab experiments that will be conducted but generally includes information on biosafety level classifications and basic facilities and work practices required for the different biosafety levels. Also covers basic techniques for safe work with biological agents, use of biosafety cabinets, appropriate use of signs and labels, proper management of biological waste, and emergency response.

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271. Biosharps Safety for EHS

Audience: intended for EHS Office personnel involved in the management, handling and removal of contaminated sharps from biological research laboratories. Duration: 1.5 hrs Description: Course covers information on general biosafety and control of exposures to human blood, control and containment measures used in bioresearch laboratories, waste treatment procedures and controls, and emergency procedures. In addition this course covers safe lifting and handling procedures.

272. Standard CPR/ AED for Head Coaches w/ First Aid

Duration-7 hours Description: Standard first aid, CPR and AED for adult, infant and children for athletics personnel. This course offers certification for any individual providing basic care and life support to adults, infants, and children.

273. CPR/AED Professional Rescuer

Duration-3 hours Description: Professional rescuer CPR and AED for adults. This course is for athletics personnel offering advanced care/rescuer life support level response for injured or ill individuals.

276. First Aid Athletics

Duration-2 hours Description: First Aid Training. This course offers standard first aid training for individuals providing first aid to adults, infants and children in the athletics setting.

280. Working Safely in Animal Research Facilities


290. Controlled Substance Use in Laboratories

Audience-research with controlled substances, laboratory researcher. Duration-1 hour This course provides an overview of Drug Enforcement Agency regulations as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements for controlled substance use in research. This course will summarize the registration, procurement, recordkeeping, disposal and security requirements for use of controlled substances."

301. Radiation Safety: Laboratory

Audience: Required of any person who will work with radioactive materials or radiation sources. Duration: 3 hours Frequency: every week May/June/September/October, every two weeks otherwise

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Description: This course covers the fundamentals of radiation protection, safe handling of radioactive sources, specific requirements of project authorizations, the basic responsibilities of each research project, and the services they can expect from the staff of the EHS Office's Radiation Protection Program. The topics covered in this course are:

concepts of ionizing radiation

units of radioactivity and radiation dose

inventory control and security of radioactive material

biological effects of radiation

maximum permissible exposure levels

measurement and control of radiation exposures

handling radiation emergencies

personal protective equipment

radiation survey techniques and instrumentation

radioactivity analysis

waste management and disposal techniques

safe handling techniques

packaging and transportation of radioactive materials

compliance with regulations and inspections

304. P.I. of a Radioactive Materials Authorization

Audience: Required of any PI listed as the supervisor of a radioactive materials authorization. Frequency: offered as needed - prebook to signal training is needed Duration:1 to 3 hours Description: This course covers the responsibilities of a PI listed as the supervisor of a radioactive materials authorization, the specific requirements of the radioactive materials authorizations, and the services they can expect from the staff of the EHS Office's Radiation Protection Program. The topics covered in this course are: Radiation Protection Committee and the Authorization Process

Required Procedures for a radiation laboratory

Authorization renewal process and experimental protocol review by RPP

Experiment-specific training


RPP services

To apply for an authorization from Campus RPP call 2-3477.

305. Authorization Specific Radiation Safety Retraining

Audience: Required every two years of radiation workers using radioactive materials or radiation sources under a specific MIT radioactive materials project authorization. The training is scheduled by Radiation Protection Program staff when MIT authorization is due for renewal.

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Prerequisite: Radiation Safety: Laboratory Duration: 1 hour Description: This course covers authorization project specific topics such as: specific and standards project requirements, possession limits, authorized users, registered laboratories, principle procedures, dosimetry, waste disposal, inventory control and security, results of radiation safety audit, and reviews general radiation protection principles.

306. Radiation Safety: Sealed Sources

Audience: Required of any person who may use low activity sealed radioactive sources in a laboratory. As an example, using radioactive check sources in a teaching laboratory. Duration: 1 hour Frequency: Upon request Description: This course covers the fundamentals of radiation protection, safe handling of low activity sealed radioactive sources, specific requirements of project authorizations, the basic responsibilities of the researcher, and the services they can expect from the staff of the EHS Office's Radiation Protection Program. The topics covered in this course are:

Concepts of ionizing radiation

Units of radioactivity and radiation dose

Inventory control and security of radioactive material

Biological effects of radiation

Maximum permissible exposure levels

Measurement and control of radiation exposures

Radiation survey techniques and instrumentation

Safe handling techniques


Handling emergencies

308. Shipping Radioactive Material

This course provides an overview of the applicable rules and regulations that apply to domestic and international shipments of radioactive material. Specific topics covered include: classification, packaging, marking, documentation and shippers responsibilities.

311. Radiation Safety: Reactor

Audience: All personnel requiring access to: conduct experiments, work, or frequent the Nuclear Reactor Laboratory's Restricted Area. Format: This training is offered in both a classroom and web-based version. The preference is the web-based version. Duration: approximately 3 hours Description: This course is often referred to as GERT - General Employee Radiation Training. This

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course covers fundamentals of radiation protection as it pertains to working or conducting experiments at the MIT Nuclear Reactor. Specific topics include but not limited to: access and egress procedures, concepts of ionizing radiation, biological effects of ionizing radiation, permissible limits, radiation protection instrumentation and contamination monitoring, emergency procedures and compliance with regulations and procedures.

314. Radiation Safety: Reactor Practicum

Audience: All personnel requiring access to: conduct experiments, work, or frequent the Nuclear Reactor Laboratory's Restricted Area. Frequency: offered as needed - Call Reactor RPP 3-4203 Duration: 1 to 3 hours Prerequisites: 311c or 311w Radiation Safety: Reactor Description: This course covers the practical aspects of information presented in 311c or 311w. Specifically, registration forms are completed and reviewed, dosimetry issued and reviewed, an orientation tour conducted describing the methods of contamination monitoring, accountability, responses in the event of unusual occurrences, alarm conditions and expected actions, and the opportunity to ask questions regarding the facility and the training provided.

331. Radiation Safety: Bates Linear Accelerator

Audience: All personnel requiring access to the laboratory without escort Frequency: offered as needed - Call main number at the Linac 3-9200 and ask for Gerry Fallon - Bates RPP. Duration: 2 to 3 hours Description: This course covers the requirements established for working at the accelerator for researchers, contractors and workers. All personnel who require access to the laboratory without escort must complete this required course before access is permitted. Training is designed to address specific worker responsibility at the laboratory. Topics covered in this course are: * Fundamentals of Atomic Structure * Ionizing / non ionizing radiation * Background Radiation * Units * Laboratory Management Structure * EHS-RPP Programs * Accelerator Operation Theory * Sources of exposure * ALARA techniques * Laboratory Procedures (examples) * Facility Access * Interlock controls * Postings * Work schedules

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* Dosimetry * Occupational Exposure/Limits *Regulatory Oversight

342. Gammacell Irradiator Safety

Audience: Additional training required for MIT radiation workers who will use the Gammacell Irradiator in the Department of Biology(course 342c), the Department of Biological Engineering (course 343c) or the Koch Institute for Cancer Research (course 344c) Frequency: Offered as needed - prebook to signal interest in training Duration: 1 hour Prerequisites: Radiation Safety: Laboratory(course 301c) Description: These courses are designed for the researcher/technician who uses one of several Gammacell irradiators on campus.

1. Gammacell 220 irradiator (course 342c) is located in the Department of Biology (68-0022). 2. Gammacell 220E (course 343c) is located in the Biological Engineering Division (6-017). 3. Gammacell 40E irradiator (course 344c) is located in the Koch Institute for Cancer Research (76-770C). These courses are hand-on training that take place at the designated facility. There is an exam at the conclusion of the training, which must be submitted to Radiation Protection Programs for documentation of the trainee as a registered user of the irradiator. The topics covered in the courses are: * description of the radiation source * MDPH license requirements * radiation protection concepts * operation of the irradiator

351. Iodination Safety

Audience: Additional training required for radiation workers who will use more than 100 microcuries of unbound radioiodine. Prerequisites: Radiation Safety: Laboratory Durations: 2-3 hours Description: This certificate-of-training course is designed for the researcher to safely perform the necessary protocols for their specific research which involves Iodinations. Written operating procedures are developed and reviewed with the Radiation Protection Program staff. A certificate of training is issued that outlines the standard radiation safety practices and the safety precautions specific for that radionuclide. Topics covered in this course are: * experimental protocol and setup * dry run of the experiment * radioactive waste

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* radiation detection & measurement * closedown surveys * bioassay procedures * emergency procedures

352. Thyroid Monitoring: Baseline

Baseline thyroid monitoring is required prior to performing iodinations with more than 100 microcuries of unbound radioiodine. The Radiation Protection Program staff determines who requires this type of monitoring. The monitoring is done in N52-496 and takes approximately ten minutes. Any questions call Campus RPP at 2-3477.

353. High Activity Source Safety

Audience: Additional training required for radiation workers who will use more than 10 millicuries of P-32 or H-3,other large sources of radioactivity, or work in areas of moderate to high radiation levels. Prerequisites: Radiation Safety: Laboratory Duration: 2-3hours Description: This certificate-of-training course is designed for the researcher to safely perform the necessary protocols for their specific research which involves large sources of radioactivity. Written operating procedures are developed and reviewed with the Radiation Protection Program staff. Hands-on training for large sources of radioactivity is done in the project laboratory. A certificate of training is issued that outlines the standard radiation safety practices and the safety precautions specific for that radionuclide. Topics covered in this course are: * experimental protocol and setup * dry run of the experiment * radioactive waste * radiation detection & measurement * closedown surveys * bioassay procedures * emergency procedures

354. Dosimetry Assignment

Dosimetry is worn to measure radiation dose. The requirements for dosimetry are determined by the Radiation Protection Program staff at any of the radiation safety training classes. Any questions/requests call Campus RPP at 2-3477.

355. Radiation Safety: PSFC

Audience: Required of any person who will use radioactive material and/or radiation producing devices at MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center. Duration: 2 hours Frequency: Upon request

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Description: This course is required of any person who will use radioactive material and/or radiation producing devices at MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center. This course covers the fundamentals of radiation protection, safe handling of radioactive sources, accelerator safety, x-ray safety, basic responsibilities of each research project, and the services they can expect from the staff of the EHS Office's Radiation Protection Program. The topics covered in this course are: ? Concepts of ionizing radiation ? Basics of accelerator theory ? Basics of x-ray production ? Radiation detection and shielding techniques ? Units of radioactivity and radiation dose ? Inventory control and security of radioactive material ? Biological effects of radiation ? Maximum permissible exposure levels ? Measurement and control of radiation exposures ? Handling radiation emergencies ? Personal protective equipment ? Machine interlocks ? Radiation survey techniques and instrumentation ? Safe handling techniques ? Compliance with regulations and inspections This course is equivalent to the following courses: 306c, 361c, 365c

361. X-Ray Safety: Analytical/Industrial

Audience: Required for any person who will be using x-ray equipment other than Medical/Dental or Veterinary. This includes diffraction, fluorescence, industrial, irradiation(i.e. cabinet) and radiography x-ray equipment. Duration: 1.5 hours Frequency: offered as necessary - prebook to signal interest in training Description: This course is required of any person who will be using x-ray equipment other than Medical/Dental or Veterinary. This includes the use of diffraction, fluorescence, industrial, irradiation(i.e. cabinet) and radiography x-ray equipment. The course focuses on standard radiation safety practices and safety features of the x-ray equipment. Topics covered in this course are: * MDPH regulations * basics of x-ray production * radiation detection and shielding techniques * biological effects of x-ray exposure * machine interlocks * emergency procedures

362. X-Ray Safety: Medical/Dental

Audience: Anyone who uses medical or dental x-ray equipment to perform clinical diagnostic radiographic examinations.

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Duration: 30 minutes. Frequency: prebook as necessary - prebook to signal interest The course reviews general requirements for the safe operation of diagnostic x-ray equipment. Requirements specified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in 105 CMR 120.400 will be emphasized. The MIT personnel dosimetry program will be explained. Topics covered in this course are: * MDPH regulations * Operator protection procedures * Patient protection procedures * Personnel dosimetry program

363. X-Ray Safety: Veterinary

Audience: Anyone who uses veterinary x-ray equipment to perform radiographic examinations of animals. Duration: 30 minutes. Frequency: prebook as necessary - prebook to signal interest The course reviews general requirements for the safe operation of diagnostic x-ray equipment in the practice of Veterinary medicine or research. Requirements specified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in 105 CMR 120.400 will be emphasized. The MIT personnel dosimetry program will be explained. Topics covered in this course are: * MDPH regulations * Operator protection procedures * Animal protection procedures * Personnel dosimetry program

365. Accelerator Safety

Audience: Required for any person who will be using accelerators. Duration: 1.5 hours Frequency: prebook as necessary - prebook to signal interest Description: This course is required of any person who will use accelerators at MIT. Accelerators produce unique radiation hazards. Individuals must have specific training on the safety features and procedures for their particular accelerator. Accelerators produce very high radiation fields and can deliver a substantial dose if not handled properly. This course is machine specific and addresses both engineering controls and procedural policies for Radiation Safety. Topics covered in this course are: * MDPH regulations

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* basics of accelerator theory * radiation detection and shielding techniques * biological effects of radiations * machine interlocks * emergency procedures

371. Laser Safety

Audience: Anyone who enters a laser laboratory. This course is required of anyone who may be exposed to laser radiation from a Class 3b or Class 4 laser (i.e., greater than 5 milliwatts power) in the course of their work Duration: 1.5 hours Frequency: Campus: typically offered every two weeks Lincoln Lab: typically offered 2nd Tuesday of each month Description: This course describes optical radiation as a part of the electromagnetic spectrum, and the unique characteristics of lasers. The focus, however, is on how laser radiation may harm the eyes or skin of people exposed, and the proven techniques to minimize the risks of this harm. The instructor will discuss ultraviolet, visible, and infrared wave-lengths with respect to their interaction with human tissues, as well as special concerns associated with the wide variety of gas, liquid, solid, and semiconductor lasers used. Topics covered in this course are: * power and energy as a tool to classify laser risks * biological effects of laser radiation on the eye and skin * laser classifications * laser shielding * laser safety goggles * standard operating procedures for laser safety * laser incidents

372. Laser Eye Examination: Baseline

Baseline eye examination is required prior to working with Class 3b and/or Class 4 lasers. The examination is performed at the MIT eye clinic. The eye examination form is handed out at the laser safety training class. This form provides instruction for obtaining the laser eye examination. Any questions call Campus RPP at 2-3477.

373. Laser Safety: Basics for the Non-Laser Worker

Audience: This course is for a person who works in the vicinity of Class 3b of 4 laser systems. This course offers the basic laser safety awareness sufficient to perform work safely where a laser system is being operated. This training is typically done for persons who are directly involved in the project, yet not operating the laser system itself. Some examples of such personnel are spotters, pilots, and technicians. Duration: 1 hour Description: This course provides information about the potential risks and hazards associated with

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the use of lasers, general awareness of laser classifications, biological effects, control measures, and uses of the specific experimental laser systems. The instructor will discuss ultraviolet, visible, and infrared wavelengths with respect to their interaction with human tissues, as well as special concerns associated with a wide variety of gas, liquid, solid, and diode laser systems used. The topics covered in this course are: laser basics laser classifications biological effects of laser radiations on the eyes and skin control measures warning lights and signs policies for work in a laser lab standard operating procedures range and NHOD calculations

374. Laser Safety: Laboratory Courses


390. MIT Police Radiation Awareness and Emergency Response

Audience: MIT Police Duration: 75 minutes Description: Review of the sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation on the MIT campus and the MIT reactor, warning signage, radiation surveys, air sampling, occupational exposure limits and background exposures, and recent incidents involving licensed material. Police are trained on the security systems and their role as first responders in response to alarm conditions.

391. Radiation Safety Awareness

Audience: Anyone who enters a lab. Attendance in this course is required (by federal and state regulations) for all persons who must work in radiation laboratories or have the potential for occupational radiation exposures. Regulations also require annual refresher training for certain categories such as custodians and trades persons. Duration: 1 hour Frequency: prebook as necessary - prebook to signal interest Description: This course provides information about the potential risks and hazards associated with the use of radioactive materials and radiation sources at the Institute. General awareness of radiation measurement, biological effects, radiation dose limits, background radiation exposures, and uses of radiation/radioactive materials at the Institute. Explanation of MIT policy and procedures for persons working in radiation labs ancillary to the research. Topics covered in this course are:

description of radiation sources

locations of radiation labs at MIT

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background radiation exposures, radiation dose limits

biological effects of radiation exposures

radiation measurements techniques/demonstration

policies/procedures for work in radiation labs

recommendations on personal protective equipment

warning signs/labels review

392. Radio-Frequency/Microwave Radiation Safety Awareness

Audience: RadioFrequency (RF)awareness training is required for anyone who enters and works in an area posted with an RF sign. RF warning signs typically state: Beyond this point RF fields may exceed limits set for the general public. Any questions call campus Radiation Protection Program at 2-3477. Duration: 1 hour Description: This course provides information about the potential risks and hazards associated with the use of radio-frequency and /or microwave sources. Topics covered in this course are:

electromagnetic spectrum

terms, definitions, and units

potential RF/MW radiation sources

emission standards versus exposure standards

potential biological effect for over exposures

RF/MW radiation field measurement techniques

policies for potential RF/MW exposures and device registration

RF/MW shielding

RF/MW caution signs and labels

401. Basic Electrical Safety


402. Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Briefing

Audience: Anyone who is an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. Duration: 1 hour Description: This program describes MIT's new Emergency Preparedness initiative and describes the roles and responsibilities of those people assigned to represent their organization as an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. MIT's existing Emergency Management System is also described. Includes a 30 minute question and answer segment. Required for the role of Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. Handouts provided.

403. Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Workshop

Audience: Emergency Preparedness Coordinators Durations: 1.5 hours

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Description: This program leads Emergency Preparedness Coordinators through the process of developing plans for their departments. The program specifically addresses the need to create a written document that addresses emergency action planning, sheltering, and inter/intra-department communication. Web based tools are identified. Includes a 30 minute question and answer period. Required for the role of Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. Handouts provided.

404. Emergency Preparedness Plan Awareness

Audience: Everyone at MIT Duration: approximately 30 mins. Description: All academic, administrative and research departments are required to develop Emergency Preparedness Plans with components which describe their evacuation, sheltering, and communications procedures. Departments must review the plan with their employees 1) when the plan is developed, 2) when employee responsibilities change, and 3) when the plans is changed. Employee emergency and fire prevention plans are required by the US Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHAct) standard 29 CFR 1910.38 (a)(5), and other standards. All employees should receive department specific awareness training provided by the department's Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.

405. Emergency Response Team Training


406. Incident Command System & Hazmat Awareness for Emg. Resp.


408. Fire Extinguisher Familiarization

Audience: MIT employees and students who wish to become familiar with the operation of a portable fire extinguisher. This course is generally limited to chemistry students and those DOF personnel assigned to fire watch duties under the MIT Hot Work Program. Format: This training is offered in an instructor-led format and includes hands-on operation of a portable fire extinguisher. Duration: Approx. 2 hours This course provides very basic instruction regarding the operation of portable fire extinguishers for incipient-stage fires. The course includes information on:

The fire tetrahedron/energy sources

Classes of fire

Types of portable fire extinguishers

Limitations of portable fire extinguishers

Fire extinguisher operation (PASS)

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Completion of this course provides a basic level understanding of portable fire extinguisher use. It familiarizes those personnel assigned to Fire Watch duties under the MIT Hot Work Program regarding the proper use of fire extinguishers.

409. EHS Emergency On-Call Training

Audience: This course is required for all participants in the EHS "On Call - Emergency Response System," "Who You Gonna Call? You!" This course is required for all participants in the EHS "On Call - Emergency Response System." It will provide an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all participants in the System. The course will give instruction, provide guidance and review "tools" used when responding to emergencies, non-routine requests or routine service calls. The EHS role in MIT's Emergency Preparedness and Response System will also be covered.

410. Fire Marshall Training


411. Hazwoper

Meets the training requirements for OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Site Operations and Emergency Response. Taught by an outside trainer.

412. Life Safety/Fire Safety

A cross training course for EHS that was offered by the Safety Program. No longer required for EHS personnel

413. Shelter Operations Management

Audience: Housing - House Managers; MIT Campus Police; Residential Life - Mangers & Directors; EHS - Directors & Officers; Independent Living Liaisons; SEMS: Ambulance Personnel; DOF: Coaches Duration: All Day Program Description: In a university environment it is possible that large groups of the campus community might be temporarily displaced from their living quarters, and MIT would respond by opening and operating shelters. This course helps prepare Residential Life as well as the staffs of other department to operate as a team to effectively and sensitively manage the needs of those who find themselves temporarily homeless.

414. Incident Reporting & Investigation

Audience: supervisors, and others involved in incident reporting and investigation Duration: 1 hour Description: he goal of this course is to provide supervisors with information and resources necessary for reporting and investigating workplace incidents. Incident reporting section covers reasons why incidents must be reported, what must be reported and when, and the mechanisms for reporting

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work-related injuries and illnesses and other incidents. Incident investigation topics include the goals of an investigation, determining immediate and root causes of the incident, determining corrective actions including discussion of the hierarchy of controls, how to fill out and submit an investigation report, and the availability of EHS Office resources to assist in investigations.

415. General Safety Awareness

Audience: This course is aimed at high school students and other minors who may work in an unpaid or paid capacity at MIT. Duration: 30mins. Course description: Covers general safety topics including reporting fires and other emergencies, emergency evacuation procedures, response to injuries and other incidents, proper lab attire, and how students should respond if they are asked to use unfamiliar chemicals or equipment or to perform an unfamiliar procedure.

416. First Aid

First Aid Basic: Course 416c is a basic 1st Aid knowledge and technique information session, focusing on ?what to do until the medical professional arrive.? Focus is given to heart conditions, shock, diabetic concerns, stroke, seizures, fractures and lacerations. First Aid Refreser: Course 417c is required as a refresher for basic 1st Aid knowledge and technique information, focusing on ?what to do until the medical professional arrive. Focus is given to heart conditions, shock, diabetic concerns, stroke, seizures, fractures and lacerations. Refresher is good for 3 years.

418. OSHA Recordkeeping Seminar


419. CPR/AED EHS

Duration: 3-7 hours Description: Course teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical services personnel arrive. The course also provides a complete health and safety training solution for adult CPR and AED. The class provides the necessary lecture and practical segments to allow participants to receive an AHA CPR card.

420. Controlling Hazardous Energy During Maintenance/ Lock-Out

Audience: Required of all employees who service or maintain any energized equipment Duration: 1.5 hours Description: This session develops the knowledge and skills needed to work safely at the Institute and in compliance with Lock Out Tag Out regulations. Topics include:

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2 OSHA regulations to de-energize and secure all types of energy

update on the Facilities Lock Out Tag Out program

hands-on review of Lock Out Tag Out procedures

what to do if the equipment cannot be locked out

devices, tags and locks and which type to use

Lock Out and shut down procedures

422. Lock-Out/Tag-Out

Audience: Required of all employees who service or maintain any energized equipment Duration: Description: This session develops the knowledge and skills needed to work safely at Lincoln Lab and in compliance with Lock Out/Tag Out regulations. Topics include: * 2 OSHA regulations to de-energize and secure all types of energy * update on the Lincoln Lab Lock Out Tag Out program * hands-on review of Lock Out Tag Out procedures * what to do if the equipment cannot be locked out * devices, tags and locks and which type to use * Lock Out and shut down procedures Created for Lincoln Lab with no refresher requirement per the OSHA standard.

423. Incident Investigation

Audience: EHS Office staff, EHS Coordinators, MIT Police, Dept of Facilities supervisors and managers, Student EMTs, Insurance Office staff, Division of Student Life, Nightwatch, and others who may conduct investigations. Duration: 2 hours Topics Covered in this course include:

Principles of Incident Investigation

What should be investigated

Identifying Root Causes

Determining Corrective Actions

Writing the Investigation Report

Follow-up

424. Electrical Safety for EECS

Audience: Staff and Students In EECS Instructional Laboratories Description: This course covers the basics of electrical safety and applies to undergraduate students, technicians, staff LA & TA?s working at greater that 50 volts (or assisting others) in the electrical instructional laboratories located in 36-500, 36-600/601.

425. Electrical Safety for Lab Personnel

This course covers the basics of electrical safety for researchers who may do the type of work described in the EHS activities statement where exposure to uninsulated conductors occurs at greater than 50V AC. It does not meet the electrical safety requirements for those who work in Plasma Science and Fusion Center. PSFC personnel must complete course number 605.

426. High Voltage Safety

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427. CPR/AED

CPR Basic: Course 427c is the American Heart Association course for lay personnel to learn the following life safety techniques: Adult one person CPR, Pediatric one person CPR, Infant one person CPR, and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) for Adult, Pediatric and Infant, in a learn and practice setting. The class provides the necessary lecture and practical segments to allow participants to receive an AHA CPR card (optional and with a cost of $5.00 for processing fees), which is good for two years. CPR Refresher: Course 428c is the American Heart Association refresher course for lay personnel to verify their skills in the following life safety techniques: Adult one person CPR, Pediatric one person CPR, Infant one person CPR, and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) for Adult, Pediatric and Infant, in a learn and practice setting. The class provides the necessary lecture and practical segments to allow participants to receive an AHA CPR card (optional and with a cost of $5.00 for processing fees), which is good for two years.

429. Compressed Gas & Cryogenics Safety

Audience: researchers and others who work with compressed gases or cryogenic liquids Course description: Course covers issues related to safe storage and use of compressed gases and cryogenic liquids. Topics covered include basic terminology, physical hazards of containers, pressure hazards, chemical hazards, asphyxiation hazards, and special cold hazards of cryogens.

430. Confined Space Entry for Entrant/Attendant

Audience: Anyone who needs to enter a confined space Duration: 2 Hours Description: The purpose of this course will be to educate attendees in the proper work protocols dealing with confined spaces. The course will provide a learning experience that will provide valuable information on a variety of topics related to working in these challenging areas. Personal safety and a safe workspace are high priorities in this class. The government standard (OSHA 1910.146) will be reviewed, as well as MIT?s' Written Confined Space Program.

432. Confined Space Entry, Supervisor

Audience: Anyone who supervises those who enter a confined space. Durations: 2 Hours Description: The purpose of this course will be to educate attendees in the proper supervisory protocols dealing with confined spaces. The course will provide a learning experience that will provide valuable information on a variety of topics related to working in these challenging areas. Personal safety, a safe workspace, and looking at the big picture are high priorities in this class. The government standard (OSHA 1910.146) will be reviewed, as well as MIT Facilities' Written Confined Space Program.

434. PSFC Confined Space Training

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Audience: Anyone who enters a confined space in PSFC. Duration: 2 Hours Description: The purpose of this course will be to educate attendees in the proper work protocols dealing with confined spaces. The course will provide a learning experience that will provide valuable information on a variety of topics related to working in these challenging areas. Personal safety and a safe workspace are high priorities in this class. The government standard (OSHA 1910.146) will be reviewed, as well as PSFC's Written Confined Space Program.

435. Emergency Preparedness and Fire Safety in MIT Residential Bl

Audience: New GRTs and RLA's Schedule: In late August during the orientation run by Residential Life. One hour to 1 1/2 hours. Brief updates will be provided at some of the GRT monthly meetings. Trainers: EHS Safety program staff person, EHS Coordinator for DSL, and Director of Housing Course description: The purpose of this course is to prepare GRTs and RLA's so they can deliver dormitory specific training to all the residents in early September. This will also serve as a refresher and update for the people who have one or more years of experience as a GRT or RLA. Upon completion of this course, the GRTs and RLA's will be able to:

Act as the fire marshal in the context of their dormitory's Emergency

Preparedness Plan (evacuation, sheltering, and communications procedures)

* Train their students so they know all of the evacuation routes and the meeting areas. This includes how to get out safely if they encounter smoke.

Convey ways to prevent fires and smother small cooking fires during the initial training and provide reminders during the year

Explain the safety-related Housing policies to students and help them comply with these

The training is required by the federal law regarding Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.

436. Electric Vehicle Team Electrical Safety

A course required of all EVT club members taught by senior team member.

437. Incident Investigation for EHS Staff

The objective of this training is to prepare EHS staff to participate on and lead incident investigation teams. Topics covered include the theory of incident investigation, some common investigation techniques, and MIT processes related to incident investigation. Exercises in incident investigation enable trainees to practice using the techniques they have learned.

438. MEWP (Mobil Elevated Work Platform) Training 1

Audience Description: The audience will be determined by identifying all MEWP?s on campus (need ID #), and then determining the operators Anybody using MEWP's must go through the training. Duration of Course: Approx 1 hour

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Course Description: The MEWP Training 1 will give formal classroom training to MIT employees in regards to safe operation and common hazards associated with scissor lifts, genie lifts, and boom lifts. Expiration: If witnessed using the MEWP Boom Lift improperly. Supervisor’s discretion

439. MEWP Training 2B - Boom Lifts

Audience Description: The audience will be determined by identifying all boom lifts on campus (need ID #), and then determining the operators. Anybody using boom lifts must go through the training. Duration of Course: Approx 15 to 20 min per person It is required for class members to operate machinery. Each individual will have to show proficiency in the use of a boom lift. Duration of time depends on the class size, and the machine being used. Course Description: The MEWP Boom Lift Training Class will train MIT Employees in the proper use of elevated work platforms that use a boom (Cherry Pickers, Articulating Boom Lifts, and Telescoping Boom Lifts). Boom Lifts are any lift that can extend both out and upwards, while the platform remains horizontal and stable. This class will consist of in-the-field exercises to show proficiency, and will be taught by a competent person. Prerequisite: MEWP Training 1 (438c) and Fall Protection (440c) Expiration: If witnessed using the MEWP Boom Lift improperly. Supervisor’s discretion

440. Working at Heights: Fall Protection

Audience: Anyone who works from scaffolding, lifts, staging, or powered platforms, or in areas where open floors or walls may be present (including construction areas). Duration: 1 Hour This course describes techniques and requirements to prevent or minimize serious injuries. It will cover all fall protection systems and fall arrest systems. This seminar prepares employees/students to evaluate the hazards of job tasks and determine which fall protection procedures and equipment are needed. This session develops the knowledge and skills needed to work safely at the Institute and in compliance with OSHA fall protection regulations.

4401. EHS Test of TrainCaster Integration

EHS Testing of TrainCasters Integration

441. MEWP Training 2S : Scissor Lifts

Audience Description: The audience will be derived by identifying all scissor lifts on campus (need ID #), and then determining the operators. Anybody using MEWP's must go through the training. Duration of Course: Approx 15 to 20 min per person It is required for class members to operate machinery. Each individual will have to show proficiency in the use of the scissor lift. Duration of time depends on the class size, and the machine being used.

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Course Description: The MEWP Scissor Lift Training Class will train MIT Employees in the proper use of scissor lifts. Scissor lifts are lifts that use cross braces that rise, elevating the platform at the top. This class will consist of in-the-field exercises to show proficiency, and will be taught by a competent person. Prerequisite: MEWP Training 1 Expiration: If witnessed using the Scissor Lift improperly. Supervisor’s discretion

442. MEWP Training 2G: Genie Lifts

Audience Description: The audience will be derived by identifying all Genie lifts on campus (need ID #), and then determining the operators. Anybody using MEWP's must go through the training. Duration of Course: Approx 30 to 45 min in class It is required for class members to operate machinery. Each individual will have to show proficiency in the use of the Genie lift. Duration of time depends on the class size, and the machine being used. Course Description: The MEWP Genie Lift Training Class will train MIT Employees in the proper use of Genie lifts. Genie lifts are lifts that use a mast system that elevates the working platform. This class will consist of in-the-field exercises to show proficiency, and will be taught by a competent person. Prerequisite: MEWP Training 1 Expiration: If witnessed using the Scissor Lift improperly. Supervisor’s discretion

443. MEWP Competent Person Training: MEWP Training CPB, CPS, CPG

Audience Description: The audience will be DoF supervisors, EHS personnel, or anybody who supervises work operations with employees working of off an MEWP's. Duration of Course: Approx 2 hrs Course Description: The MEWP Competent person training will use classroom and hands on training to instruct employees. The training will be conducted with a genie lift, scissor lift, or boom lift. Employees must be trained on the specific lifts that they will be competent on.

444. Confined Space Awareness

An awareness course designed for those who may work around confined spaces but do not enter them. Initially requested by Facilities Grounds Dept.

445. Ladder Safety


446. LOTO Awareness

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Audience: Employees that may work near LOTO, but are not authorized to perform LOTO Duration: 30 Minutes Description: LOTO Awareness informs employees of hazardous energy, control measures, the purpose of LOTO. This course is not intended to teach employees how to perform LOTO and does not authorize employees to perform LOTO.

448. Fire Extinguisher Clean Up in Dorm

Audience: Nightwatch, Housekeeping staff, Mechanics, Managers (Housing Dept)

Refresher Frequency: Every 2 years, unless there is an incident that indicates the need for a

reminder.

Duration: Approx. 1 hour

Description:

Review the SOP

Understand that this doesn’t apply to actual fires.

Learn how to avoid being exposed to the extinguishing powder and how to dispose of waste.

Required for new employees

450. Hotwork Safeguards/Fire Watch

Audience: MIT employees who perform fire watch duties in support of Hot Work activity (cutting and welding.) This course is generally limited to Department of Facilities personnel. Format: This training is offered in an instructor-lead format and includes field exercises (portable fire extinguisher use. Duration: Approx. 2 hours Description: This course provides fundamental instruction regarding the operation of a portable fire extinguisher, with emphasis on fire watch activities. The course includes information on; Portable fire extinguisher familiarization training (see course description) Fire watch duties Recognition of incipient stage fires Use of a portable fire extinguisher Completion of this course provides Facilities personnel with an understanding of fire watch duties and incipient stage fire fighting. Persons who have completed this course can act as designated Fire Watch personnel, under the MIT Hot Work Program.

452. Hot Work Safeguards, Supervisor

Audience: Anyone who supervises cutting/welding operations and/or designated hot work areas. Also anyone who issues Hot Work Permits. Format: This training is offered in an instructor-led format. Refresher Frequency: Every 2 years Duration: Approx. 1 1/2 hours

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Description: This course is designed to provide the expertise necessary to safely oversee cutting and welding (hot work) operations. The course includes information on:

Regulatory requirements

Hot work operations

The MIT Hot Work Permit process

Fire watch requirements

City of Cambridge requirements

Completion of this course provides the minimum level of expertise in order to oversee hot work operations as well as issue MIT Hot Work Permits.

460. Hoists & Cranes Safety/Prep for MA Class 3A License Exam


461. Powered Industrial Trucks/Prep for MA Class C1 License Exam


462. Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) Operator 3 year evaluation

Description: At MIT, operators of Powered Industrial Vehicles (e.g. forklifts) undergo initial/one time operator safety training. Every (3) years, these same operators need to be re-evaluated by their Supervisors. In order to document the evaluation, Supervisors must complete the PIV Operator Performance Evaluation Recertification Form and return it to the EHS Office. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine if the operator needs to undergo retraining (e.g. attend a forklift operator safety training course.) Retraining is required when:

The operator has been observed operating the forklift in an unsafe manner during the course of their work

The operator has been involved in an accident involving injury, property damage or a near miss.

Conditions in the workplace or job change in a manner that could affect the safe operation of the PIV (e.g. a different type of forklift is used that requires new or different operator skills.)

If the Supervisor determines that any one of the above items is true, then the operator will automatically be pre-booked for a PIV Operator Refresher training class.

471. Defensive Driving(National Safety Council Course DDC-4)


472. Van Rollover Video

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480. Machine Shop Safety

Audience: Students or employees who are not machinists but need to use a machine shop for their classroom, research or work activities.

Duration: Determined by machinist providing training

Prerequisite: At discretion of machinist providing training

Description: A course offered by trained machinists that integrates the basics of machining with shop safety. The course takes many different forms depending on what shop the course is taught in and what the trainees needs are. In some cases, a specific device is fabricated in order for the student to learn basic machining. In other cases, the student is only taught the specific activities he or she will need to complete their work/research. The course can also be used for training on one or many different materials.

481. Hand and Power Tool Safety

Audience: Employees who are not licensed or certified in a trade. Related Courses: Machine Shop Safety Duration: 45 mins Description: This session focuses on the importance of safe use of power tools including safety inspections and maintenance. It provides the basis for understanding what type of personal protective equipment is needed for different power tools. It also includes the ergonomic issues to minimize repetitive strain injuries and occupational accidents. This session develops the knowledge and skills needed to work safely at the Institute and in compliance with regulations. Topics include:

How to choose the right tool for the job

How to carry and store tools to prevent damage

Hand tools

Portable power tools

482. Conducting a Level II Inspection of a Machine Shop

A course offered by EHS Office for EHS Coordinators, EHS Reps, and machinists. Initially done as an IAP course soon after new findings were added to Level II Inspections for shops. Participants break into small groups to do an inspection of the shop, then all get together to discuss findings and corrective actions. The Edgerton Center Student Machine Shop was used initially.

490. Intro to OSHA Standards

Audience: Those who manage, plan, or implement renovation or construction activities. Duration: 1.5 Hours Description: This program has been developed to provide general background information about the US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety and health

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standards. The program provides detailed information on how the provisions of the (OSH) Act may be implemented in the workplace. Topics include:

how the standards impact workers at MIT

how the standards are organized, referenced, and interpreted

the "General Duty" Clause

OSHA's authority

inspections process

violations and penalties

and record-keeping and documentation requirements

General Industry: o Emergency Action Planning o Manlifts o Hazardous Materials o Personal Protective Equipment o Lock Out/Tag Out o Fire Protection o Powered Industrial Trucks o Welding/Cutting o Electrical Safety o Hazard Communication

OSHA Construction Standards Briefing: o Scaffolding o Falls o Cranes o Excavations o Demolition o Ladders

Additionally, the OSHA definition of "Competent Person" and "Multi-Employer" work site are reviewed. Because of its impact in the City of Cambridge, alteration and demolition operations (NFPA 241) are also discussed, renovation or repair work.

491. Tower Climbing Safety

Audience: Anyone who has to climb towers. Duration: 1 Hours Description: This course is strictly for those who have to climb towers as part of their job description. Attendees will learn about the OSHA standards that apply to towers and climbing towers. Subjects covered will include tower construction identification, personal protective equipment necessary for tower climbing, and an actual demonstration tower climbing.

493. Tower Climber Physical


494. Tower Rescue

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This 30 hour course provides instruction on the proper techniques for working on towers and rescue from towers. Attendees will learn how to rescue workers who are injured or are otherwise unable to return to the ground on their own power. The class is a combination of lecture and operational scenarios, with a performance evaluation for all attendees at the completion of the course.

501. Managing Hazardous Waste

Audience: All personnel who work with potentially hazardous chemicals Related Courses: Biohazardous Waste Disposal Format: This course is offered either in an instructor-led format, or as a self-paced web-based version Duration: approximately 60 minutes Description: Federal and state regulations require those who handle hazardous waste to be trained annually in hazardous waste management. This session's main objective includes:

recognition that proper hazardous waste management is required by federal and state regulation

waste minimization principles

hazardous waste determinations

hazardous waste container and storage requirements

hazardous waste disposal procedures

emergency procedures

502. RCRA Managing Hazardous Waste - Advanced

Audience: MIT personnel who are determined to require specialized training because they oversee the Institute's hazardous waste program. Aspects of Dept. of Transportation (DOT) rules as they may apply to MIT personnel who manage hazardous materials are part of the training. An outside (third-party) expert provides this training to the MIT personnel Duration: approximately 6 hours Topics include:

Waste Determination

Generator Status

Waste Management

Container Management

Pollution Prevention

Emergency Response

Hazardous Waste Manifest

Record keeping and Reporting

503. RCRA Managing Hazardous Waste - Modified Advanced

Audience: MIT personnel such as EHS Coordinators who may need certain aspects of advanced training, but not complete Advanced RCRA Training. This course can be used to support coordinators who wish to conduct MHW training within their DLC. Duration: approximately 6 hours

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Topics include:

Waste Determination

Generator Status

Waste Management

Container Management

Pollution Prevention

Emergency Response

504. Hazardous Waste Management - Boston Consortium

This was the first web-based course MIT offered through the Boston Consortium Netcasters system

505. Managing Universal Waste

Audience: MIT personnel who handle and manage universal waste*. Duration: approximately 0.5 hours Federal and state regulations require those who handle universal (hazardous) waste to be trained annually in universal waste management. *EPA's "Universal Waste" regulations are intended to facilitate environmentally sound collection and increase the proper recycling or treatment of fluorescent light bulbs, waste batteries, unused pesticides, and mercury-containing devices.

507. RCRA Enhanced Basic Managing Hazardous Waste

Audience: Course is intended for EHS Coordinators who work with chemicals in their DLC and for those who participate in inspections. Description: A short review of hazardous waste determination, identification and incompatibility. Duration: Approximately 1 hour

510. Oil Spill Prevention and Water Pollution Control

Audience: All personnel who handle oil and oil-related products in a single container greater than 55 gallons Format: This course is offered either in an instructor-led format, or as a self-paced web-based version Duration: 20-35 minutes Description: Federal regulations require that facilities which store oil and oil-related products in proximity to bodies of water prepare a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan. The SPCC plan must describe the amount and location of the oil stored, spill pathways, controls in place, and response procedures in case of a spill. Personnel working with oil and oil-related materials must be trained on the plan and its components. The key performance objectives of this training are:

to identify the basic contents of the various water pollution control programs

to define water pollution and identify prohibited materials

to identify major spill pathways

to become familiar with MIT's SPCC Plan and its components

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512. Environmental Awareness

Audience: All MIT personnel who are determined not to require specialized training but would like to know about environmental programs at the Institute. Duration: approximately 0.5 hours Topics include:

Hazardous Waste

Universal Wastes

Wastewater

Oil Pollution Program

Spill Response

513. Oil Spill Prevention/SPCC for EHS Office

Oil spill prevention for EHS Office personnel

515. Dept. of Transportation Course


520. DOT Refresher

Duration: 3 hours Description: Topics include the hazardous materials table, labeling, marking, container selection, storage, shipping documents, hazard classes, and more. DOT training is required for anyone who signs manifests.

525. IATA Dang. Goods Training - Initial


530. IATA Dang. Goods Training - Refresher


540. Integrated Pest Management Awareness

Audience: Custodial staff, building managers, Facilities employees

Duration: Approximately 1 Hour Description: The presentation will include an overview of the regulation governing the training, current programs on campus, expectations of various campus roles, pest identification, ways to improve on pest management in buildings, and suggestions on preventing pest problems.

541. Integrated Pest Management for Project or Building Managers

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Intended Audience: Building Managers, Landscapers, Project Managers Duration: 1 hour Description: The presentation will include an overview of the regulation governing the training, current programs on campus, expectations of various campus roles, pest identification, ways to improve on pest management in buildings, and suggestions on preventing pest problems. Building design elements that relate to pest management will be reviewed.

600. PSFC Hazard Overview


601. PSFC Hazards Briefing


602. PSFC CPR


603. PSFC Cryogenic Liquids


604. PSFC Ladder Safety


605. PSFC Electrical Safety


610. PSFC Specific Chemical Hygiene

Reviews the Plasma Science and Fusion Center Chemical Hygiene Plan and standard operating procedures.

700. OSHA 30 Hr. General Industry Health and Safety

Audience: DoF Operations Managers and Supervisors Duration: 30 Hours Description: This course is devised for management and supervisors. The program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues such as each subpart of the OSHA General Industry Standards, including the sections on:

Basic electrical safety

Fall protection

Stairways & ladders

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Machine guarding

Confined space entry

PPE tools and equipment

Overview of OSHA

Handling OSHA inspections

Tips on how to locate specific OSHA regulations

705. PM: OSHA 30 Hr. General Industry Health and Safety

Audience: DoF Project Managers Duration: 30 Hours Description: The OSHA 30-hour Construction Course covers general information about OSHA such as:

Overview of OSHA

Handling OSHA inspections

Tips on how to locate specific OSHA regulations

Each subpart of the OSHA Constructions Standards is addressed including sections on:

Basic electrical safety

Fall Protection

Scaffolding, excavations, stairways & ladders and cranes

PPE tools and equipment

And more

Each attendee will receive a copy of the OSHA Construction Standards 29CFR1926

710. Chemical Engineering Safety Seminar

Safety orientation session for new Chemical Engineering graduate students

712. EHS Reports: Dashboard Training

Audience: EHS Coordinators and Lead Contacts Duration: 1hr. Description: The EHS-MS Training Team will be offering training sessions for Coordinators and Lead Contacts on the new training reports functionality using the dash board. A preview was presented at the EHS Coordinator meeting and the production version is now ready for launch. You can take a look at the dash board by going to http://web.mit.edu/environment/training and select "For Report Managers". It is the last report listed. To learn how to use the dashboard, come to one of the hands-on activity based sessions.

713. EHS Request Tracker Training

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This training is for EHS Office Employees and will cover what Request Tracker(RT)is, roles and responsibilities and how to use Request Tracker.

720. Records Retention for EHS Administrative Assistants

Intended Audience: EH&S Administrative Assistants Duration: 1 Hour Description: Records Management training as required by Standard Operating Procedure 04-010. Teaches the audience how to manage and classify records according to their responsibility as outlined in the SOP.

721. Records Retention for EHS Deputy Directors

Intended Audience: EH&S Deputy Directors Duration: 30 minutes Description: Records Management training as required by Standard Operating Procedure 04-010. Teaches the audience how to manage and classify records according to their responsibility as outlined in the SOP.

722. Records Retention for EHS

Intended Audience: EH&S Staff Duration: 30 minutes Description: Records Management training as required by Standard Operating Procedure 04-010. Teaches the audience how to manage and classify records according to their responsibility as outlined in the SOP.

730. PI/Space Registration and SARA Reports

Audience: those responsible for managing rooms, roomsets, emergency contact information, and for those submitting SARA reports Description: Participants will learn how to create, update and maintain PI/Space Registration and SARA Reporting using MIT's SAPweb interface. By the end of class, participants will be able to:

Create and maintain roomsets’

Create and update rooms (including specifying roles, hazards, etc.)

Update emergency contact information

Print Green Cards

Submit SARA reports

731. PI/Space Registration Demonstration

Audience: those responsible for managing rooms, emergency contact information, and for those submitting SARA reports.

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Description: This demonstration will provide participants will familiarity of the PI/Space Registration and SARA Reporting using SAPweb. Topics include:

Create and maintain roomsets

Create and update rooms

Update emergency contact information

Print Green Cards

Submit SARA reports

732. EHS Professional Development meeting


733. EHS Professional Development: Active Listening


If course is not scheduled by EHS, EHS staff may take HR version of the course: Active Listening

(CL32030c)

734. EHS Level II Inspection Tracking

Audience: EHS Coordinators and Lead Contacts Description: Participants will learn how to create an inspection record, customize inspection worksheets, and use the system to assign and report on corrective actions using MIT's SAPweb interface. By the end of class, participants will be able to:

create an inspection record

create and print a custom inspection worksheet

set system defaults

enter Findings and assign tasks

enter follow-up data

submit a completed inspection report

generate inspection reports

735. EHS Professional Development: Mastering Meetings

HR Mastering Meetings with EHS focus training within EHS.

If course is not scheduled by EHS, EHS staff may take HR version of the course: Mastering Meeting (CL34010c)

736. EHS Professional Development: Time Management


If course is not scheduled by EHS, EHS staff may take HR version of the course: Tips & Techniques

for Time Management (CL33010c)

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737. EHS Professional Development: Performance Review

Your role in your Performance review.

If course is not scheduled by EHS, EHS staff may take HR version of the course: Performance

Development: Your Role (CDT20040c)

740. ChemTracker Chemical Inventory Training

Audience: Anyone responsible for maintaining a Chemical Inventory. Duration: approximately 60 minutes Description: Hands on training on how to use MIT's chemical inventory software ChemTracker. Please bring details about 10 actual chemicals in use in your area to input during the class, including; chemical name, amount, unit, physical state, room number and if known CAS number.

744. EHS-MS Level II Inspection System Training

Participants will learn how to report their DLC's Level II Inspection findings using the current SAPweb Inspection System, including assigning inspection findings and submitting inspection results to the PI / Supervisor. By the end of the class, participants will be able to:

Locate online inspection tools, including inspection trifolds and guidance

Set up the DLC's inspection system defaults, including reminder notifications

Create an inspection record

Enter findings and assign them to responsible parties

Escalate difficult to resolve findings

Make confidential notes about inspection findings

Summarize best practices observed in the lab

Customize and submit inspection reports to the PI/Supervisor

Enter follow-up information about findings requiring documented closure

Monitor the status of closing out findings requiring documented closure Class Audience: EHS Coordinators and Lead Contacts

750. Introduction to Project Management for EHS Professional

Audience: EHS professionals Duration: The purpose of this course is to provide EHS professionals the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of project management by using EHS projects for in-class work and discussion. Through instructor guided exercises, participants will learn to:

Work successfully within the dynamic environment of project management

Understand the importance of planning

Write a concise project scope statement

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Balance cost, product/quality, and schedule

Create a work breakdown structure

Estimate project duration and cost

Make, keep and revise schedules

Identify and calculate a project's critical path

Level resources

Use project risk as a decision support tool

Preempt potential problems with responsibility and communication matrices

760. EHS Representative Orientation

A training course for new and existing EHS reps on their role in the EHS Management System, their responsibilities under the EHS-MS, and a brief overview of EHS issues they may be asked about by their lab mates.

765. PI/Supervisor EHS Responsibilities

Audience: Faculty/Principal Investigator/Supervisors

Description: A course that is a conversation with faculty about their EHS Responsibilities. Can be conducted in a DLC faculty meeting, with a small group of PIs, or one-on-one with new PIs. Can be delivered by DLC head, EHS senior management, or one-on-one by Lead Contact and EHS Coordinator. Includes a statement on their responsibilities, a review of recent MIT and non-MIT incidents, ways to prevent incidents, and tools EHS has to help them meet their responsibilities.

770. IAP Coordinator Toolbox

This was an IAP Course taught by Gerry Fallon and Others from EHS to EHS Coordinators, to help them become more familiar with EHS-MS technologies.

771. EHS Coordinator Emergency Response Training

Class Audience: EHS Coordinators Description: This is a recommended course for EHS Coordinators to increase their awareness of the MIT Incident Command System, their role and responsibilities during an emergency, and effective crisis communication skills. The training consists of two 3-hr modules, which includes a presentation, open Q&A forum, and mock exercises. Module 1: Response Process will cover a review of the MIT Incident Command System, roles and responsibilities, lines and means of communication during emergencies, and an in-depth discussion of what the Cambridge Fire Department expects on scene. Module 2: Crisis Communication will cover effective communication skills during emergency situations and include mock emergency exercises as a practice tool. The modules are designed to be taken together as a unit.

772. Campus Police Emergency Response Training


773. SEMO Training

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Audience: All MIT PD Sworn Officers, to include Supervisors Duration: 30 minutes Description: Update and refresher of alarm and security issues

775. Responding to Wet Building/Mold Calls

Audience: EHS Office Personnel and EHS Coordinators Duration: 2 hours Description: The following topics will be covered:

Health effects of mold

How to conduct a wet building/mold survey

Air sampling and analysis for mold

The role of EHS and Facilities in mold prevention and remediation

800. Environment of Care Training for Medical Department Staff

Audience: Course is specific to MIT Medical Department Staff Description: covers General Safety, Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Fire Safety, Medical Equipment Management, Utilities, and Hazardous Materials including waste management.

801. Infection Control Training

Audience: Course is specific to MIT Medical Department Staff Description: provides an overview of the Infection Control Program at the Medical Department.

802. Patient Safety, HIPAA, and Medicare Compliance

Audience: Course is specific to MIT Medical Department Description: provides an overview of the Medical Departments Patient Safety Program, HIPAA requirements, and Medicare compliance program.

803. Medical Department Safety Training Fair

Course is Medical Department Patient Care and Employee Health and Safety Training refresher. Materials covered include Environment of Care, Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogen Refresher Training, and Patient Safety.

804. Medical Department Safety Training Fair Quiz

Course is on-line quiz to be taken after attending the Medical Department Safety Training Fair.

810. Wellness at Home and at Work

A course offered by the Medical Dept. by the request of Department's or EHS. Most commonly offered to Department of Facilities groups

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EHS0106-LL. General Chemical Hygiene - Lincoln Lab

See description for 100. The same content as what is used on campus except for phone number and other contact information.

EHS0113-LL. Lab-Specific Chemical Hygiene - Lincoln Lab


EHS0125-LL. Workplace-Specific Hazard Communication - Lincoln Lab


EHS0428-LL. First Aid Basics - 2 year


EHS0462-LL. Cranes Safety Training - LL


EHS0463-LL. Powered Industrial Truck Safety - Lincoln Lab


EHS0464-LL. Crane Safety - Hands On


EHS0496-LL. LL Tower Climbing Awareness

Created for LL for supervisors of those who climb towers

EHS0506-LL. Managing Hazardous Waste - Lincoln Lab

EPA approved content from campus modified for Lincoln Lab specifics

EHS0511-LL. Oil Spill Prevention & Water Pollution Control - Lincoln Lab

Lincoln Lab version of Oil Spill Prevention and Water Pollution Control

EHS0900-LL. LL Accident Reporting/Investigation


EHS0901-LL. EHS Orientation - Lincoln Lab


EHS0902-LL. Personal Protective Equipment Training - Lincoln Lab

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EHS0903-LL. Hoisting and Rigging Safety Training - Lincoln Lab


EHS0904-LL. Waste Water Treatment Operator Training - Lincoln Lab


EHS0905-LL. CPR with AED - Lincoln Lab


EHS0906-LL. First Aid Training - Lincoln Lab


EHS0907-LL. Tower Climber Agreement Signature

Tower Climber Agreement Signature Page Recv.

EHS0908-LL. PIT Certified Operator - Stacker Forklift - Lincoln Lab

Certified Operator of the Stacker Forklift at LL

EHS0909-LL. PIT Certified Operator - Diesel Forklift - Lincoln Lab

Certified Operator of the Diesel Forklift at LL

EHS0910-LL. PIT Certified Operator - Electric Forklift - Lincoln Lab

Certified Operator of the Electric Forklift at Lincoln Lab

EHS0911-LL. PIT Certified Operator - Propane Forklift - Lincoln Lab

Certified Operator of the Propane Forklift at LL

EHS0912-LL. PIT Certified Operator - Powered Walkie - Lincoln Lab

Certified Operator of the Powered Walkie

EHS0913-LL. Aerial Lift Operator - Genie Lift

Operator trained on Genie Lift

EHS0914-LL. Aerial Lift Operator - Scissor Lift


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EHS0915-LL. Aerial Lift Operator - Marklift / Shaughnessy


EHS0916-LL. Aerial Lift Operator - Cougar Lift


EHS0917-LL. Aerial Lift Operator - Denka Lift


EHS0918-LL. Aerial Lift Operator - Grove Lift


EHS0919-LL. Aerial Lift Operator - Self Propelled Boom


EHS0920-LL. Aerial Lift Operator - Gantry


EHS0921-LL. EHS-MS Net Training


EHS0922-LL. IATA Dangerous Goods Training - Initial


EHS0923-LL. DOT Hazardous Materials Training - Initial


EHS0924-LL. Ordnance Handler Training - Classroom


EHS0925-LL. Ordnance Handler Training - Hands On


EHS0926-LL. Ordnance Handler - ESD Exam Completed


EHS0927-LL. PIT Certified Operator - Gasoline Forklift - Lincoln Lab

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Powered Industrial Truck Certified Operator – Gasoline

EHS0932-LL. LL-Annual SPCC Plan Review


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