Respirator Use

COURSE INFORMATION

TARGET AUDIENCE / REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

AVAILABILITY INFORMATION 

Air-Purifying Respirator and Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (HP-IND-301-W)
 (12 months)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.134

Required for all personnel who work in environments requiring them to wear an air-purifying respirator or a powered air-purifying respirator. This course must be taken prior to HP-IND-317, Respirator Fit Test.  In addition, all personnel are required to pass a physical exam given by the Occupational Medicine Clinic (ext. 3670) prior to attending HP-IND-317.

Web course available here.

Respirator Fit Test (HP-IND-317) (12 months)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.134

Required for all personnel to become qualified to wear tight fitting facepiece design respiratory protection equipment (i.e., half-face and full-face masks).

Prerequisite: HP-IND-301 or HP-IND-309.
   

Fit tests are conducted one-on-one by appointment only.  To request, contact respiratorfit@bnl.govv or call extension 4289.

Respirator Issuer (HP-IND-313) (12 months)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.134

Required for all personnel who are involved in the decision process for matching respiratory-protection equipment with job requirements.

Course schedule available here.

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (TQ-SCBA-W) (12 months)

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA) Practical (TQ-SCBA-P) (12 months)

Required for all personnel who work in environments requiring them to be qualified to wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

All personnel are required to pass a physical exam given by the Occupational Medicine Clinic (ext. 3670) prior to attending this course.

Electrical

COURSE INFORMATION

TARGET AUDIENCE / REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

AVAILABILITY INFORMATION 

Basic Electrical Safety (HP-OSH-150A)  (Initial Train)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.302 and NFPA 70E

Required for non-electrical workers who may work with, or come in contact with, de-energized, electrically powered devices. Required for anyone performing work where there is a potential for electrical injury.

Examples of operations that do NOT require this training include:

• Plugging a cord into a wall outlet,
• Operating power tools, appliances or office equipment,
• Connecting signal or computer cables, and
• Bench-top troubleshooting of electrical devices where all ac or dc exposed voltages are less than 50 volts and there is less than 10 milliamps of available current.
• Bench-top troubleshooting of electrical devices where all ac or dc exposed voltages are less than 10 milliamps of available current.

Web course available here.

Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (TQ-ADULTCPR) (24 months)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.269

Required for Employees working on or near exposed energized electrical conductors or circuit parts shall be trained in methods of release of victims from contact with exposed energized conductors or circuit parts. Employees shall be regularly instructed in methods of first aid and emergency procedures, such as approved methods of resuscitation, if their duties warrant such training.

Course schedule available here.

Electrical Safety I (TQ-ELECSAF1) (24 months)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.302 and NFPA 70E

Required for electrical workers who work On or Near exposed energized parts (NFPA 70E Risk Hazard Category 1 or higher).  Also required for staff who direct and evaluate electrical work.

Required for anyone performing work where there is a potential for electrical injury--anyone who repairs, designs or modifies electrically powered equipment -- where they may themselves encounter a hazard or create such a hazard for someone else.

Prerequisite for Lockout Tagout Authorized Level

Examples of operations that require this training - replacement of line cords and plugs, construction of line powered electrical devices, setup of high voltage systems.  

Note: If the work is always limited to 120-Volt, line-cord, plug-in equipment, then Electrical Safety for Benchtop Workers may be taken instead of this course.  The Benchtop course, however, does not qualify the worker to work on or near live parts, which includes testing, troubleshooting, and any other voltage verification beyond the 120-Volt, line-cord connected limits.

Web course available here.

Electrical Safety for Benchtop Workers (TQ-ELECT-BENCHTOP) (24 months)

Web course available here.

Electrical Circuit Breaker/Switch Operation Safety (TQ-ELECT-BSOP) 

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.302 and NFPA 70E

• Throw circuit breakers such as for buildings that do not have wall switches and use a circuit breaker to turn lights on/off.
• Throw the handle on a disconnect switch to energize/de-energize a piece of equipment.

(This training is not required to operate office light switches or similar wall switches)

Web course available here.

Lockout/Tagout Affected Worker (HP-OSH-151A-W) (Initial Train)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.147

Required for personnel who work in the vicinity of locked/tagged equipment or who operate machinery on which maintenance, services or construction is being performed under Lockout or Tagout. An Affected employee cannot add or remove a lock or tag.

Web course available here.

Lockout/Tagout Authorized Worker (HP-OSH-151B-W) (12 months)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.147

Required for anyone who needs to lock and tag energy sources. In addition, they must complete department-specific training.  Electrical Safety I is prerequisite for this course, unless the equipment being locked/tagged is not electrical (e.g., hydraulic, pneumatic).

Web course available here.

Workplace Safety (Industrial Hygiene/Industrial Safety)

COURSE INFORMATION

TARGET AUDIENCE / REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

AVAILABILITY INFORMATION 

Driver(s): 29 CFR 1910

Back Injury Prevention (TQ-BACKSAFE) (36 months)

Driver(s):  BMP

Required for anyone who regularly lifts more than 30-40 lbs. or whose job requires repetitive bending/stretching.  Recommended for people who have a history of back trouble.

Web course available here.

Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness (TQ-BBP) (12 months)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.1030

Required for anyone who handles any human fluids or tissues.

Web course available here.

Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (TQ-ADULTCPR) (24 months)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.269

Required for Employees working on or near exposed energized electrical conductors or circuit parts shall be trained in methods of release of victims from contact with exposed energized conductors or circuit parts. Employees shall be regularly instructed in methods of first aid and emergency procedures, such as approved methods of resuscitation, if their duties warrant such training.

Course schedule available here.

Compressed Gas Safety (TQ-COMPGAS1) (Initial Train)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.101

Required for anyone who moves, handles, stores and uses gas cylinders and for those that select or connect regulators and design manifolds.

Web course available here.

Confined Space Atmosphere Testing (TQ-CONSPACETESTER) (24 months)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.146

Required training (along with equipment-specific training) for anyone who will perform atmospheric monitoring/testing activities for confined space entry work.

Confined Space Entry (HP-OSH-016) (24 months)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.146

Required for employees who may potentially be exposed to Class 2 confined spaces. 

Definition of Confined Space: a space that has the following three characteristics: 1) it is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform tasks; 2) it has limited or restricted means for entry or exit, (i.e., tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits); 3) it is not designed for continuous employee occupancy. 

A Class 2 Confined Space is a confined space that has any one or more of the following characteristics: 1) It contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere; 2) it contains a material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant; 3) it is internally configured such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls or by a floor that slopes downward and tapers to a smaller cross-section; 4) it contains any other recognized serious physical health hazard.  Entry into Class 2C Confined Spaces also requires a permit.

Course schedule available here.

Defensive Driving 

Required for employees whose primary job function is driving, (e.g., Staff Services Chauffeurs, Supply and Materiel Drivers).

Consultant delivered.

To request, contact training@bnl.gov.

Fire Watch (TQ-FIREWATCH) (36 months)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.252

This course stresses the importance and responsibilities of Fire Watch Duty.  Specifically, it address how the Fire watch ties into the Cutting/Welding Program, specific responsibilities, actions to be taken during a fire, and the limitations of fire extinguishers.  This course meets the requirements of OSHA 1910.  Prerequisite: Fire Extinguisher web course (TQ-FIRE-EXT) and hands-on practical (TQ-FIRE-EXT-P)

Web course available here.

1) Fire Extinguisher (TQ-FIRE-EXT) (36 months)

2) Fire Extinguisher Safety - Hands-on Practical (TQ-FIRE-EXT-P)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.157

Two courses make up this training program--a web course and supplemental hands-on practical fire extinguisher training in which staff use extinguishers to put out real fires. 

The Fire extinguisher web course is required for individuals who may use fire extinguishers in the normal course of their jobs.  Both the web course and hands on practical are required for staff involved with  cutting and welding activities, fire watch positions, emergency-services positions, and control room operators.  BNL Fire protection engineer requires  both courses for heavy users of flammable liquids (more than five gallons) and will assist ESH Coordinators in making this determination for these users within their organizations. 

Web course available here.

See course schedule here for hands-on practical . Or if you don't see on schedule (this course is weather permitting and isn't offered routinely during winter months) contact chief@bnl.gov to request. 

Hearing Conservation (TQ-NOISE) (12 months)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.95

Required for anyone working in posted High Noise Operations/Areas with exposure of 1-30 days per year.  Examples include posted pump rooms, compressor rooms, machining equipment, street cleaner.

Web course available here.

Laser Safety Awareness (TQ-LASER) (24 months)

Driver(s):  ANSI Z136.1-2000

Required for anyone who has access to a class IIIB or class IV laser controlled area. Required for all operators of class IIIB and IV lasers. Required for personnel who have access to areas where an open beam of a class IIIB or class IV laser is present.  An eye exam is required for class IIIB and class IV users and user names must be given to the Laboratory Laser Safety Officer.

Web course available here.

Laser Safety Awareness for Non-Users (TQ-LASER-NU) (Initial Train)

Required for staff that need access to laser controlled areas (e.g. custodial staff), but will not operate or use a laser.

To request course contact training@bnl.gov.

Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Prevention  (TQ-LYME1) (Initial Train)

Driver(s):  BMP

Required for employees whose work assignments occur in areas where there is the potential to encounter deer ticks.

Recommended for employees at risk of occupational exposure, e.g., those who routinely frequent wooded areas, or areas with high grass as part of their work assignment. 

Web course available here.

Oxygen Deficiency Hazard Class 0 (TQ-ODH) (24 months)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.134

Required for anyone who may be required to enter a space with the potential for an ODH 0 hazard

Web course available here.

Oxygen Deficiency Hazard Class 1 (TQ-ODH1) (12 months)

Driver(s):  29 CFR 1910.134

Required for anyone who may be required to enter a space with the potential for an ODH 1 hazard

Web course available here.

Pressure Seminar for Engineers (GE-HS5060)

Pressure Safety Re-qualification (GE-HS5031)

Intermediate Pressure Safety (GE-HS5040)

Recommended for employees, guests and contractors who may design, build, or modify pressurized systems.

These web-based courses are offered through Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.  When taking the courses, allow adequate time for their completion.

Click here for GE-HS5060.

Click here for GE-HS5031.

Click here for GE-HS5040.

Upon completion of the course and exam, print the certificate, and submit to the Training & Qualifications Program Office, Building 400 for incorporation into the BTMS database.

Contact training@bnl.gov or call ext. 7854 with any questions.

Regulated Medical Waste Management (TQ-RMWM) (Initial train)

Driver(s):  40 CFR 262.11
                6 NYCRR Part 371

Required for Medical Personnel who handle Regulated Medical Waste Briefing (MO-003) 

Web course available here.

Static Magnetic Fields (TQ-SMF) (Initial Train) (36 months) 

Driver(s):  ACGIH

Required for all workers exposed to fields greater than or equal to 60 mT (600 G).  This course is also required for all who supervise anyone wearing Medical Electronic Devices in areas where magnetic fields are present, as well as all ES&H Coordinators, Facility Support Representatives, Process Owners, and Work Control Coordinators who work in areas where static magnetic field exposure is greater than or equal to the BNL exposure limit of 0.5 mT.

Web course available here.

Material Handling

COURSE INFORMATION

TARGET AUDIENCE / REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

AVAILABILITY INFORMATION 

Basic Rigging for Crane Operators (Initial TQ-RIG-C - Refresher TQ-RIG-CREF) is a classroom course. Initial Basic Rigging training consists of an 8-hour session  and the refresher course is four hours.  This classroom training course is a prerequisite to skills practice and practical evaluation.

Overhead Crane Operator (HP-Q-010-W)  (36 months) is a web or classroom course.  Completion of this training is a prerequisite to the skills practice/practical evaluation.

Rigging and Crane Practical (TQ-RIG-P) (36 months) - This skills evaluation is conducted by a qualified evaluator using a job performance measure after adequate supervised skills practice has been provided based on level of experience.  








Driver(s):  DOE-STD-1090-2001
               29 CFR 1910.179

These three courses are required for anyone who operates an overhead crane, uses hoists, and/or performs incidental rigging tasks (even once). 

Prerequisite Basic Rigging and Overhead Crane Operator courses must be completed prior to the conduct of any supervised skills practice or practical evaluation.  Skills practice and the practical evaluation are conducted at each trainee's facility, using workplace overhead cranes, rigging and hoisting tasks, job/equipment procedures, and typical workplace challenges.  Each trainee must satisfactorily complete an equipment/task-specific job performance measure for the crane(s), rigging tasks, and load weights for which they need to be qualified.  The practical evaluation is conducted by a qualified evaluator.

In some remote cases, where individuals operate small, research cranes and there are no unknown load weights, no rigging tasks, and no loads that necessitate calculation an exemption from this requirement may be approved.  Exemptions are approved by the Safety & Health Services Division Manager after an inspection of the equipment and its use are observed. GE-56A - Small Crane Operator (Research Use) 

In other remote cases where there are rigging tasks that are not associated with crane operation an exemption from the full requirements may be approved.  Exemptions are approved by the Safety & Health Services Division Manager after an inspection of the equipment and its use are observed.  GE-56B - Basic Rigging-Qualified

Crane Operator web course available here.  Classroom course available upon request.  Contact training@bnl.gov.  

To arrange for skills practice or practical evaluation, contact training@bnl.gov.  

Forklift Operator and Practical (TQ-FORKLIFT and TQ-FORKLIFT-P) (36 months). Forklift Operator is a web or classroom course.  Completion of this training is a prerequisite to skills practice and practical evaluation.

Driver(s):  DOE-STD-1090-2001
                29 CFR 1910.178

Both of these courses are required for anyone who needs to operate a forklift (even once).

The prerequisite Forklift Operator course must be completed prior to the conduct of any supervised skills practice or practical evaluation.  Skills practice and the practical evaluation are conducted using facility forklifts, attachments, tasks, job/equipment procedures, and  workplace challenges.  Each trainee must satisfactorily complete an equipment/attachment- and task-specific job performance measure for the forklift on which each will operate. The practical evaluation is conducted by a qualified evaluator.

Forklift Operator web course available here.  Classroom course available upon request.  Contact training@bnl.gov.  

To arrange for skills practice or practical evaluation, contact training@bnl.gov.  

Prerequisite: · Forklift Operator and Practical (TQ-FORKLIFT and TQ-FORKLIFT-P)

Aerial Lift Training and Practical  (TQ-AERIAL-C and TQ-AERIAL-P) (36 months)  Aerial Lift Training is a classroom course.  Completion of this course is a prerequisite to skills practice and practical evaluation.  In addition Fall Protection training may be required (see below description under Machine and Construction Hazards/Elevated Work Areas).

Driver(s):  DOE-STD-1090-2001
               29 CFR 1910.67(c)

Both of these courses are required for anyone who needs to operate an aerial lift or manlift (even once).

The prerequisite Aerial Lift classroom training must be completed prior to the conduct of any supervised skills practice or practical evaluation.  Skills practice and the practical evaluation are conducted at each trainee's facility.  Equipment and manufacturer operator manuals are required reading.  Each trainee must satisfactorily complete an equipment/task-specific job performance measure for the lift that will be operated. The practical evaluation is conducted by a qualified evaluator.

To request course, skills practice, or practical evaluation, contact training@bnl.gov.

Driver(s): DOE-STD-1090-2001
              29 CFR 1910.67(c)

Prerequisite: · Aerial Lift Training and Practical (TQ-AERIAL-C and TQ-AERIAL-P)