Hazardous Waste
Objective: Given the SIU Chemical Waste Management Guide and
applicable hazardous waste regulations, individuals at the Carbondale
Campus will identify a waste as hazardous or not.
Contact: Ami Ruffing
Length of Training: 50 minutes
Training Description: This instructor led classroom training will
provide the skills necessary for SIU Carbondale waste generators to
identify what waste in their department is considered hazardous.
Additionally, other aspects of the Chemical Waste Management Guide will
be covered including spill response and waste minimization.
Hazard Communication
Objective: Develop knowledge and skills necessary to work safely
with hazardous chemicals
Contact: Jim Hancock
Length of Training: 45-50 minutes
Training Description: Classroom lecture, discussion and testing
Laboratory Chemical Safety and Disposal
Objective: Given a laboratory's Chemical Hygiene Plan and applicable
laboratory standard regulations, individuals potentially exposed to
hazardous chemicals will identify measure to be taken to reduce or
eliminate their exposure.
Contact: Ami Ruffing
Length of Training: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Training Description: This instructor led classroom training complies
with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Occupational
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Standard (1910.1450).
Training format consists of classroom lecture, video and a short test.
Asbestos Awareness
Objective: Develop an understanding of asbestos hazards and skills
to recognize and avoid exposure to asbestos containing materials
Contact: Jeff Shurtz
Length of Training: 90-120 minutes
Training Description: Classroom lecture, discussion and demonstrations
Back Safety/Safe Lifting and Carrying
Objective: Develop knowledge and skills to safely lift and carry loads
without injury to the back and other body systems
Contact: Jim Hancock
Length of Training: 30-45 minutes
Training Description: Classroom lecture, discussion, demonstrations and
student performance
Confined Space Entry
Objective: Develop knowledge and skills needed to recognize, evaluate
and safely enter and work in permit-required confined spaces
Contact: Jim Hancock
Length of Training: 60 minutes to 8 hours
Training Description: Classroom lecture, discussion, demonstrations and
student performance
Emergency Actions/Disaster Preparedness
Objective: Develop knowledge and skills needed to construct facility
plans and safely respond to emergencies or disasters.
Contact: Jim Hancock
Length of Training: 45-50 minutes
Training Description: Classroom lecture, discussion and demonstrations
Fall Protection
Objective: Develop knowledge and skills needed to work safely in
elevated areas and use fall protection safety equipment
Contact: Jim Hancock
Length of Training: 45-50 minutes
Training Description: Classroom lecture, discussion, demonstrations and
student performance
Forklift Safety
Objective: Develop knowledge and skills needed to safely operate and
work around forklifts
Contact: Jim Hancock
Length of Training: 100-120 minutes
Training Description: Classroom lecture, discussion, demonstrations and
student performance
Hand and Power Tool Safety
Objective: Develop knowledge and skills needed to work safely with hand
and power tools
Contact: Jim Hancock
Length of Training: 30-45 minutes
Training Description: Classroom lecture, and discussion
Ladder Safety
Objective: Develop knowledge and skills needed to work safely with
ladders
Contact: Jim Hancock
Length of Training: 30 minutes
Training Description: Classroom lecture and discussion
Lockout/Tagout
Objective: Develop knowledge and skills required for safe
application, usage and removal of energy controls
Contact: Jim Hancock
Length of Training: 45-50 minutes
Training Description: Classroom lecture, discussion, demonstrations, and
student performance
Machine Guarding
Objective: Develop knowledge and skills needed to identify and avoid
hazards of moving machinery and know the correct guarding necessary for
protection
Contact: Jim Hancock
Length of Time: 45-50 minutes
Description of Training: Classroom lecture and discussion
Office Safety / Ergonomics
Objective: Develop understanding of safe work practices and recognition
of hazards necessary to perform safe and healthful work in the office
environment
Contact: Jim Hancock
Length of Training: 50-60 minutes
Training Description: Classroom lecture, discussion and demonstrations
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Objective: Develop knowledge of when PPE is necessary, which to use,
how to use and limitations of PPE
Contact: John Hicks
Length of Training: 1 hour
Training Description: Classroom lecture, discussion, demonstrations, and
student performance
Portable Fire Extinguisher Usage
Objective: Develop knowledge and skills needed to effectively
extinguish small fires
Contact: John Hicks
Length of Training: 45-50 minutes
Training Description: Classroom lecture, discussion and performance
based
Respiratory Protection
Objective: Develop knowledge and skills needed to safely use respirators
to protect against respiratory exposure to chemical vapors and dust and
other particulates
Contact: Jim Hancock
Length of Training: 50-60 minutes
Training Description: Classroom lecture, discussion, demonstrations and
student performance
Trenching and Shoring Safety
Objective: Develop knowledge and skills necessary to work safely in
trench areas following OSHA regulations and departmental policies and
procedures
Contact: Jim Hancock
Length of Training: 90 minutes to 8 hours
Training Description: Classroom lecture, discussion and demonstrations
