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Safety Topic Course Catalog:
Requirements & Descriptions

It is the intent of the Office of Environmental Health and Safety to provide information and instruction to the campus community that is meaningful, relevant, and comprehensive. (See Current Schedules)

Traincaster On-line Learning Management System
The Division of Human Resources is pleased to provide Traincaster, an on-line Learning Management System (LMS) for employees of the Institute. Traincaster is designed as a tool for employees and managers to aid in the performance management and regulatory compliance processes.

Your individual account can be accessed at:

www.rpi.traincaster.com

Training courses currently available through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety are listed below. Each safety topic and course is designed to satisfy all applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements and be as comprehensive and specific to the needs of the Rensselaer community as possible. Courses are offered on a routine, scheduled basis. (See current scheduling). Additional group sessions may be available by contacting Will Fahey @x2318, or by e-mail faheyw@rpi.edu.
(click course name for description and attendance requirements)
New Employee Orientation
Machine Guarding - 1910.212-219
HAZCOM/RCRA/Color Coded Hazards - 1910.1200
Ladder Safety - 1910.25-.27
Emergency and Fire Prevention Plans - 1910.30
Scaffolding Incl. Motorized - 1910.28-29
Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Level - 1910.1030
Powered Lifts - 1910.66-.68
Fire Extinguisher Usage - 1910.155
Permit Required Confined Space Entry - 1910.146
Introduction To Hearing Conservation - 1910.95
Powered Industrial Trucks - 1910.178
Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.132-136
Cranes and Slings - 1910.179
Ergonomics
Portable Power Tools - 1910.242-244
Regulated Substances - 1910.1000-1096
Welding and Cutting - 1910.252-255
Bloodborne Pathogens - 1910.1030
Electrical Safety - 1910.302-335
Respiratory Protection - 1910.134
Defensive Driving
Laboratory Safety - 1910.1450
Laser Safety
Lockout/Tagout-Energy Isolation - 1910.147
DOT HM Transportation - 172.704
First Aid/CPR
Radiation Safety - 1910.96-97
Fall Protection 1926.550
Lead Handler
Competent Person-Trenching/Shoring 1926
Refrigeration Certification 40.803
Asbestos Handler
Hazardous Waste Management
 
Although many of the topics and much of the content available in Rensselaer’s training programs are obligatory by regulatory statute, suggestions on additional topics for discussion or other comments should be directed to:

Will Fahey (Training and Program Development Specialist) - extension 2318
or
Peter Collopy (Director-Environmental Health and Safety) - extension 6114
  

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