RMEHS Training

Regulations

Regulation Focus Area
NJ PEOSH Hazard Communication Standard & NJ Right-to-Know N.J.A.C. 12:100-7 Use and storage of hazardous chemicals or materials containing hazardous materials
OSHA Laboratory Standard 29 CFR 1910.1450 Handling hazardous chemicals in a laboratory setting
Resource Conservation & Recovery Act Hazardous Waste 40 CFR 262.34 & 265.16

The proper handling of hazardous waste materials and associated emergency procedures

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators & DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation

40 CFR 262.34 & 265.16

 The preparation of hazardous waste for off-site shipment and preparation/documentation of the hazardous waste manifest

OSHA HazWoper 29 CFR 1910.120

Clean-up of hazardous waste spills and associated emergency procedures

-Dept. of Trans. (DOT) 49 CFR Subpart H

-Inter. Air Trans. Assoc. (IATA)

DGR 44th Edition (1.5)

 Preparation and shipment of hazardous and regulated medical waste

Blood Borne Pathogens Training

29 CFR 1910.1030

 Occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials

OSHA Forklift Training 29 CFR 1910.178(1)

The operation of almost all specialized gasoline, diesel, electric and liquefied petroleum gas industrial trucks, including forklifts, platform lift trucks and walk behind hand trucks

OSHA Height regulations (29 CFR 1926.500-503)

Requires you to take specific precautions to protect employees who work at heights.

OSHA Lockout/Tag out 29 CFR 1910.147

The control of hazardous energy sources and the operation of associated equipment.

OSHA Confined Space Awareness

29 CFR 1910.146

 Protection from the hazards of entry into permit-required confined spaces.

Air Quality Emissions Rule NJAC 7:27

Governs the emitting of and such activities as result in the introducing of contaminants into the ambient atmosphere.

Chemical Pesticide Applicators NJAC 7:30-6.2

Covers the certification and licensing requirements for commercial pesticide applicators.

The Uniform Construction Code NJAC 5:23

Contains the UCC Act and all rules issued under the Act relating to the administration and enforcement of construction regulations.

The UCC is comprised of four basic technical sub codes for construction: building, electrical, fire protection, and plumbing.

 

Mandated Training

Program Required Employees Frequency Resources

NJ PEOSH Hazard Comm. Standard & GHS & NJ Right-to-Know

N.J.A.C. 12:100-7

All employees that use or store hazardous chemicals or products containing hazardous chemicals. Employees that have a potential exposure to hazardous chemicals. Upon initial employment, upon new assignments with biannual refresher

NJ PEOSH

Outside Sources

NAMS & RMEHS

OSHA Laboratory Standard

29 CFR 1910.1945

Faculty and staff working in laboratories with hazardous chemicals Upon initial employment, upon new assignments, annual refresher NAMS

Resource Conserv. & Recovery Act Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262.34 & 265.16

All employees must be familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures relevant to their job responsibilities Upon initial assignment with annual review  

Outside Sources

NAMS & RMEHS

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators & DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation

40 CFR 262.34 & 265.16

Employee(s) preparing waste for shipment; Employee signing Hazardous Waste Manifest for shipping waste off-site. Within 90 days of employment and annually. Outside Sources

OSHA HazWopper

29 CFR 1910.120

Employees responding to hazardous materials emergency response Upon initial assignment, annual refresher Outside Sources

Dept. of Trans. ./Inter. Air Trans. Assoc.

49 CFR Subpart H

IATA DGR 44th Edition (1.5)

Key employees preparing and shipping hazardous and regulated medical waste  

Upon initial assignment

DOT/ every 2 years IATA/every 3 years

Outside Sources

DOT/IATA Awareness Training

49 CFR Subpart H

IATA DGR 44th Edition (1.5)

All faculty and staff involved with shipping and receiving of hazardous materials Within 90 days of employment or reassignment and every two years. Outside Sources

Bloodborne Pathogens Training

29 CFR 1910.1030

 

All faculty and staff with the potential of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. At initial employment or reassignment with annual refresher  

NJ PEOSH

Outside Sources

 

 

OSHA Forklift Training

29 CFR 1910.178(1)

All designated forklift operators are trained and certified prior to operating any powered industrial truck in the workplace Initial training & certification. Recertification every three years.  

NJ PEOSH

Outside Sources

OSHA Lockout/Tagout

29 CFR 1910.147

Three groups of employees depending on their job assignments. Training requirements vary for each level. At initial assignment. Retraining is required whenever there are changes to energy control methods or equipment. Outside Sources

OSHA Confined Space Awareness

29 CFR 1910.146

Any employee who is required to work in a defined confined space. At initial assignment. Retraining is required whenever there are changes in confined space locations, permit practices or equipment. Outside Sources

CPR

Selected employees from all college departments. Annually Outside Sources

Other Training Currently Offered

Program Targeted Employees Frequency Resources
Proper Lifting Techniques All employees whose jobs require heavy lifting. Annually Outside Sources
Outdoor Work Health Hazards All employees who work primarily in an out door environment Annually NJ PEOSH

Mold Awareness Training

Complex Directors and Residential Assistants At initial employement PP Presentation

 Recommended Training

Program Targeted Employees Frequency Resources
The Supervisor & Safety 1st & 2nd Line Supervisors Annually NJ PEOSH
Defensive Driving Any employee who is required to operate a college vehicle as part of his/her job. Annually Outside Sources