Training Requirements

August 2004

Hazard Communication - The “Right to Know Law.” Employees are trained on labeling requirements for chemical containers, material safety data sheets (MSDS), hazardous waste management and proper chemical storage. This training includes non-laboratory chemical uses. Annual Training Requirement 29 CFR1910.1200(h)(2).

Hazardous Waste - Hazardous Waste regulations are governed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and are part of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). All University employees who may generate or work with/or near hazardous waste must complete this annual hazardous waste training session. 40 CFR 264.16.

Bloodborne Pathogens - OSHA mandates that any facility that may POTENTIALLY expose its employees to blood borne pathogens have a written program and conduct annual employee training. The OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens standard is aimed at all employees who are trained in first aid and CPR, OR whose jobs, duties, or actions (occupational exposure1) could potentially expose them to human blood or blood-contaminated bodily fluids. Annual training is required as per the Federal Bloodborne Pathogens Rule found at 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2).

Radiation Safety - State law requires 2 hours annual training for all people who actually use radioisotopes and one hour annual training for others who may find themselves working around the radioactive material (except x-ray equipment). The training sessions include what to look for, what you need to wear for protection, what to avoid, and how to handle situations in the event of an accident. 10-144A CMR 220 Part E.

Laboratory Safety - OSHA mandates training on procedures to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. All employees who use hazardous chemicals, chemical products and work in a UNE laboratory setting must receive this annual safety training. Laboratory Safety Training will follow the guidelines in 29 CFR 1910.1450(f).

Formaldehyde - This course provides a comprehensive review of the toxic properties of formaldehyde, monitoring requirements, and safe work practices as required by regulation. This course is an annual training requirement for those working with formaldehyde. 29 CFR 1910.1048(n).

Personal Protective Equipment - Before doing work requiring use of personal protective equipment, employees must be trained to know: when personal protective equipment is necessary; what type is necessary; how it is to be worn; and what its limitations are, as well as know its proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal. In many cases, more than one type of personal protective equipment will provide adequate protection. Training will review when PPE is necessary, and how to properly wear and care for PPE that may be assigned for specific work areas. When UNE has reason to believe that any affected employee who has already been trained does not have the understanding and skill required in the OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Standard, UNE will retrain each such employee. Circumstances where retraining is required include, but are not limited to, situation where: changes in the workplace render previous training obsolete; or changes in the types of PPE to be used render previous training obsolete; or, inadequacies in an affected employee’s knowledge or use of assigned PPE indicate that the employee has not retained requisite understanding or skill. Training must be verified through written certification (examination). Training requirements can be found in the regulation at 29 CFR 1910.132(f).

Ergonomics - Maine State Law requires initial on-the-job training for employees that work on a Video Display Terminal (VDT) for more than four hours a day. Maine State Law also requires annual re-training. This course, offered by the Human Resources Department covers both the initial training and the recertification. Training includes, explanation or description of the proper use of terminals and the protective measures that the operator may take to avoid or minimize symptoms or conditions that may result from extended or improper use of terminals; and instruction related to the importance of maintaining proper posture during terminal operation and a description of methods to achieve and maintain this posture, including the use of any adjustable work station equipment used by the operator - Title 26 Code of Maine Regulations Section 252.    
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