EHS&RM Training Class List

Click the class title to see a class description and to register for the course. Please refer to the Requirements Page for help in determining what courses may be needed.

 

Class Name

 

Description

 

Academic / Research Shop Safety Program Training for Shop Supervisors and Shop Monitors (Instructor-led)  To schedule a class, contact EHS&RM 575-646-3327 or email at ehsrm@nmsu.edu.

This is an introductory class for shop supervisors and shop monitors with oversight responsibiliites of academic/research shops and shop tool use at NMSU. The class covers the basic program sturucture and requirements for the Academic/Research Shop Safety Program. 

Aerial Lift Safety (Instructor-led)

To schedule a class, contact EHS&RM 575-646-3327 or email at ehsrm@nmsu.edu.

 

Aerial [Manlift] safety class covers applicable OSHA, ANSI regulations and NMSU interpretation. Contents: It includes lecture on components, operation, typical use hazards, fall protection, written competency quiz; individual hands-on review of operational skill & ability.

Aerial Lift Safety Refresher (Instructor-led)

To schedule a class, contact EHS&RM 575-646-3327 or email at ehsrm@nmsu.edu.

 

This refresher training and skill assessment provided by NMSU EH&S is required to maintain NMSU permit for aerial lift operations. Prerequisite: Initial Aerial Lift Safety Class.

Animal Worker Safety (Instructor-led) 

To schedule a class, contact the Biosafety Officer in Research Integrity and Compliance at ric_admin@nmsu.edu or 575-646-7177.

This course is intended for employees working with or around animals at all NMSU Campus and Facilities. Requirement prior to working with animals: Immunization record should be completed. This information will be given during class. Training Frequency: Training on this standard must be given initially upon start of assignment as well as periodic reviews as needed thereafter.

Asbestos Awareness 

To schedule a class, contact EHS&RM 575-646-3327 or email at ehsrm@nmsu.edu.

The purpose of the Asbestos Awareness Training Program is to inform employees of the presence, locations and hazards of asbestos containing materials (ACM) in buildings.

Back Safety and Injury Prevention (Online)

This lesson covers principles of back safety, including how to properly care for your back and perform work tasks safely. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information. 

Bloodborne Pathogen (Instructor-led) 

To schedule a class, contact the Biosafety Officer in Research Integrity and Compliance at ric_admin@nmsu.edu or 575-646-7177.

This course provides employees with training precautions in dealing with blood, infectious materials & other biohazards. Some topics covered are Federal and State regulations on employee health, safety discussion of the regularotry standared and of its contents, inforamtoin on bloodborne diseases and transmission, exposure control plan, handlin exposure incidents, PPE, exporusre incidents and BBP signs/labels/color-coding.Annual refresher is required for routine exposure.

Bloodborne Pathogen (Online)

This trainings learning objectives are to explain how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted and the risks they present, identify techniques that you and your employer can use to prevent exposures to bloodborne pathogens, and to list the actions you should take if you suspect you may have been exposed to a bloodborne pathogen. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Contact NMSU Fire Department at FireServices@nmsu.edu or 575-646-2519 to schedule a class.

The purpose of this course is to teach those with a duty to act, the knowledge and skills needed to respond appropriately to first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies. 

Defensive Driving (Online)

The Defensive Driving course is requirement for NMSU Driving Permit. This course is taken through the National Safety Council, please find more information our our NMSU Driving Permit page. 

Dry Ice Shipper Training (Online)

 

This is mandatory training for employees who prepare packages for shipment that contain dry ice. Dry ice is used as a refrigerant in shipping and regulated as a hazardous material by the US DOT and IATA. By law, employees must be trained to general and function-specific topics related to the preparation and shipment of packages containing dry ice.

Fall Protection Safety (Instructor-led) 

To schedule a class, contact EHS&RM 575-646-3327 or email at ehsrm@nmsu.edu.

Fall protection class covers applicable OSHA regulations and NMSU interpretation. Course content includes procedures for assemble and inspections, use, operation, and limitations of protection systems. Initial training upon job assignment and retraining is provided when necessary. Please contact EHS&RM for more information or to schedule training.

Field Research Safety (Online)

This lesson will teach you how to work safely and minimize the risks associated with field research, during which hazards are more dynamic and less controlled than they are in a laboratory setting. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

Personal Fall Arrest Systems (Online)

In this lesson, you will learn the hazards posed by falling, the protections personal fall arrest systems can provide in arresting a fall, the components and design requirements of a personal fall arrest system, as well as how to properly select, inspect, and connect to a system. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

Forklift Safety (Instructor-led) 

To schedule a class, contact EHS&RM 575-646-3327 or email at ehsrm@nmsu.edu.

Forklift Safety provides employees with information and initial training on fork lift use in their work and mandated by OSHA and NMSU Policy. Inital training upon job assignment, refresher training every 3 years.

Forklift Safety Refresher (Instructor-led) 

To schedule a class, contact EHS&RM 575-646-3327 or email at ehsrm@nmsu.edu.

 

This fork-lift refresher training and skill assessment is required to maintain NMSU operator permit for fork lift use. Prerequisite: Fork Lift Safety Course. Refresher every three years.

Introduction to Biosafety (Online)

This lesson provides an introduction to biological safety and procedures to follow to minimize the risks associated with accidental and occupational exposure. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

Laboratory Safety (Online)

 

Laboratory Safety - Working Safely teaches procedures prudent practices for working safely in the lab, how to recognize exposure to hazards, to procedures to follow during work and in case of emergencies, and how to best secure the lab. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.
Please note, Hazardous Waste Management Awareness (Online) is a requirement, if you take Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety (Online).

Fundamentals of Laser Safety (Online)

 

The goal of this lesson is to provide an introduction to lasers and laser safety controls and procedures, in order to minimize the risks associated with laboratory and maker spaces laser usage. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

Introduction to Radiation Safety (Online)

This lesson provides an introduction to radioactivity and procedures to follow to minimize the risks associated with accidental and occupational exposure. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

Hand and Power Tool Safety (Online)

This lesson will introduce the hazards associated with hand and power tool use and the actions you can take to reduce your risk of hand and power tool-related accidents and injuries. Completing this lesson does not qualify or authorize you to operate a specific tool. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

Hazard Communication (Online)

This lesson teaches you to recognize and understand the required elements of your company's written hazard communication program, including how to: protect yourself from hazardous chemicals used or stored in your workplace using the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), recognize and respond to label elements, and understand the contents of Safety Data Sheets.  This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

Please note, Hazardous Waste Management Awareness (Online) is a requirement, if you take Hazard Communication (Online).

Hazardous Waste Management Awareness (Online)

Hazardous waste management is everyone's responsibility. NMSU produces a wide range of hazardous waste items. Whether you work in a lab or in an office, there are hazardous wastes in your area. This training will help employees to be aware of these hazardous wastes and how to handle and dispose of them properly.

Please note, if you take Laboratory Safety (Online) or Hazard Communication (Online) you need to take Hazardous Waste Management Awareness (Online). 

Hazardous Waste Management (Instructor-led)

The hazardous waste management class provides employees with information on the disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials, federal/state regulations and NMSU compliance. All univeristy employees, who produce waste that contains chemicals, blood, human body fluids or infectious agents, should take this training. Every waste generator must have at least on person (preferably a supervisor) attend this training.An annual review is required to comply with regulations.

Hazardous Waste Management Refresher (Online)

The hazardous waste management refresher provides employees with information on the disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials, federal/state regulations and NMSU compliance. An annual refresher is required to comply with regulations. 

Laboratory Safety Refresher (Online)

 

The purpose of this lesson is to provide refresher safety training regarding university laboratories and makerspaces. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

Ladder Safety (Online)

The goal of this training module is to provide awareness-level instruction on ladder hazards, safe use requirements, and best practices. Employees that need to use ladders to perform work functions should complete this training, upon job assignment and as needed. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

Lock Out/Tag Out (Online)

Lockout Tagout for Authorized Workers provides background on what lockout/tag out is, and teaches the steps to safely perform this procedure. It covers the types of hazardous energy contained in equipment and machinery, what a Hazardous Energy Control Program is, and how to perform special procedures, such as group lockout/tagout. Employees that need to use or be aware of lockout/tagout procedures should complete this training. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

Machine Guarding (Online)

This course will help workers recognize the hazards associated with machinery use, the methods of machine guarding, the different types of machine safeguards, and the responsibilities of working with guarded machinery. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

Nuclear Gauge Safety and Transportation (Instructor-led) 

To schedule a class, contact EHS&RM 575-646-3327 or email at ehsrm@nmsu.edu.

 

The course is designed to complement the required Nuclear Gauge Operator training provided by the principal investigator (PI) or the nuclear gauge manufacturer. Common nuclear gauges include soil moisture gauges and soil density gauges. This course fulfills the DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping training required under 49CFR172 for the transportation of nuclear gauges. Initial training should be completed upon job assignment and a refresher every 3 years.

Office Ergonomics (Online)

The course introduces the concept of ergonomics in a general office setting, brings awareness to the most common cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs), explores strategies to prevent or control CTDs, and identifies the basics of an office ergonomics safety program. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

Overhead and Gantry Crane Safety (Online)

This course will teach workers the fundamentals of overhead and gantry crane safety, including the characteristics of overhead and gantry cranes, requirements and procedures for inspecting the equipment, proper pre-planning procedures, and how to safely lift and move a load. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

Parade Float Safety Awareness (Instructor-Led) 

To schedule a class, contact EHS&RM 575-646-3327 or email at ehsrm@nmsu.edu.

This course is provided for Homecoming Parade Float participants to cover general safety awareness in regard to parade floats.

Who Should Attend: Homecoming Parade Float Participants.

Training Frequency: As needed, prior to Homecoming Parade.

Principal Investigator Responsibilities in the Laboratory (Online)

 

This course focuses on the Principal Investigator (PI) Responsibilities as they relate to laboratory safety. The module reinforces why it is important for a PI to create and sustain a strong safety culture in their laboratory. To receive credit for the training participants must complete the brief exam at the end of the module with a score of at least 80%. This course was developed by the Safety Training Consortium, a higher education membership organization founded by research universities, for the purpose of developing high quality safety training for the research community.

Respiratory Protection Program & Respirator Fit Testing (Online)

    1. Complete the online Respirator Protection Training & Fit Testing class above
    2. Complete the Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire
    3. When medically approved, EHS&RM will contact you to schedule an in-person respirator fit test.

 

Initial Respiratory Safety & Fit class provides employees with the initial training & respirator fit test. EHS&RM must receive medical approval from a physician or medical practitioner before registration will be allowed. All employees that need respiratory protectoin for their job function should complete this training. A refresher training and fit test should be completed annually.
 

Respiratory Protection Program & Respirator Fit Testing Refresher (Online)

 

This class is annual respirator safety refresher and re-fit as required by OSHA.

Prerequisite: Initial Respirator Medical Approval and Respiratory Safety and Fit Class. Medical Approval may be required again due to changes in job function or other factors. All employees who are already respirator certified and will continue to need the certification for their job function should complete the refresher training. Annual training an fit test is required.

Rigging Safety (Online)

This course will teach workers how to safely rig loads that will be moved by cranes, hoists, or other equipment. This includes planning a lift, inspecting and selecting slings, determining a load’s weight, using a sling angle chart, and working with a crane operator. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

SPCC - Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures (Online)

 

This training is to ensure continued understanding and adherence to the discharge prevention procedures presented in the NMSU SPCC (Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures) Plan, and will highlight and describe known discharge events or failures, malfunctioning components, and recently implemented precautionary measures and best practices. Facility operators and other personnel will have the opportunity during the briefings to share recommendations concerning health, safety, and environmental issues encountered during facility operations.
All oil-handling personnel should complete this training, annually.

Stormwater Management (Online)

This lesson explains why stormwater management is important and informs you about actions you can take to help NMSU comply with stormwater management regulations.

Utility Cart Safety (Online)

Any NMSU employee who will be operating Utility Carts will need to obtain an NMSU Utility Cart Permit. 

Worker Protection Standard - Pesticide Handler (Instructor-led) 

To schedule a class, contact EHS&RM 575-646-3327 or email at ehsrm@nmsu.edu.

The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is a federal regulation (40 CFR Part 170) issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designed to protect agricultural workers (people employed in the production of agricultural plants). An annual refresher training is required.

Prerequisite: HazCom Course

Worker Protection Standard - Agricultural Worker (Instructor-led) 

To schedule a class, contact EHS&RM 575-646-3327 or email at ehs@nmsu.edu.

 

X-Ray Safety

 

This lesson provides an introduction to x-ray radiation, devices that produce x-ray radiation, and procedures to follow to minimize the risks associated with accidental and occupational exposure to x-ray radiation. This training will be taken through the EHS&RM safety training platform, HSI. To register please contact us at ehsrm@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-3327 for more information.

If the training you need is not listed or want to make a request for a special training class, please contact EHS&RM at 575-646-3327 or ehsrm@nmsu.edu
Please visit our NMSU Training Requirements page for a list of common trainings for Lab & Research Areas, Non-Laboratory Areas, and the Training Matrix for Trades.