The course objective is to explain regulated wastes in the laboratory setting and provide simple, less expensive methods for handling wastes. This course is required for all employees, including faculty, staff, and students who work in a laboratory using hazardous chemicals or biological materials.
The course objective is to explain regulated wastes in the laboratory setting and provide simple, less expensive methods for handling wastes.
Course contents include: hazardous waste definitions and regulatory environment; chemical waste disposal and spill cleanup procedures; chemical waste storage and segregation guidelines; and waste minimization and drain disposal restrictions.
This course is required for all employees, including faculty, staff, and students who work in a laboratory using hazardous chemicals or biological materials.
EHS works to protect the health and safety of the faculty, staff and students at UT Austin in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Mission
The mission of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is to promote healthy and safe operations on campus, to protect students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to ensure protection of the environment.
Vision
It is our vision to become a recognized, national leader and innovator in campus environmental health and safety.
In the OSHA ergonomics training course, students will learn about the importance and application of ergonomics in the workplace. We will cover the proper use of tools, equipment, and machine controls; proper lifting techniques, and proper ways to move between tasks.
The 8-Hour Site Safety Manager Refresher training course is for those who need to renew their Site Safety Manager (SSM) or Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) certification.
Vehicle Manufacturers are constantly changing the look, shape, and safety systems within vehicles. New battery locations, new restraint systems, and hybrid cars, all have hidden dangers to firefighters. This class is designed to meet the NFPA 1670 Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations.
OSHA requires all persons operating powered industrial trucks to be certified. This course will give attendees the OSHA required information required to be certified operators. Attendees will be required to pass a practical test.
Employees who routinely work with or near noise sources such as heavy equipment, power tools, demolition activities, pneumatic equipment, etc. are required to use hearing protection, obtain hearing tests, and receive training.
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