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EH&S Training Determination Table

EH&S Training For ASU Employees

The table below describes EH&S training required for a significant number of employees within the ASU Community by government regulation and/or university policy.  Depending on circumstances other EH&S related training may be required. Training below is listed based on job function or tasks performed by individual employees.   It is each supervisor’s responsibility to determine each employees training requirements and ensure each employee meets those requirements on the frequency basis identified in the right hand column.  For information on enrollment or scheduling training classes see EH&S training.

Please be aware that there are some training classes required for all or many ASU employees.  These include:

 

  • All ASU employees must complete Fire Safety & Prevention Training and an annual refresher.
  • Laboratory employees must complete laboratory safety training and an annual refresher to work in a lab where hazardous materials are present; see EH&S Labsafety for more information
  • All employees operating an ASU owned or leased vehicle must complete Defensive Driving Training and a refresher every four (4) years; see EH&S Defensive Driving for more information.  

    Contact EH&S at EHS@asu.edu or 480.965.6219 if you have questions or are uncertain about training requirements.

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EH&S Training Table
Training Job Function Frequency
AED/CPR Any employee wanting to participate in training related to AEDs or CPR may complete this training through Emergency
University at an ASU discounted price.  For more information see EHS AED training options.		 Optional and available to all ASU employees and students

Job Functions That Require Training 
Asbestos Awareness  Employees who may contact or disturb building materials such as walls, ceilings, floor systems and any type of insulation in campus buildings constructed prior to 1985 and employees whose duties require entry to the ASU tunnel system.  This includes employees who perform any construction or renovation-related activities and those whose duties include building maintenance, custodial/janitorial or grounds keeping services. Also applies to technical personnel who are required to access above-ceiling spaces or creating disturbances to, or, contacting any building materials.  Initially upon hire and a refresher annually thereafter
Anesthetic Gas Employees who may perform any laboratory operations within academic, clinical, or research laboratories that requires the use of anesthetic gases. Initially upon assignment to the laboratory and a refresher annually thereafter.
Back Injury Prevention Employees whose duties may place them at risk of back injury.  Examples include employees who regularly lift and move items or are required to move items from awkward positions.  As need determines.
Biosafety Employees who perform any laboratory operations within academic, clinical, or research laboratories involving infectious agents or potentially infectious material including human blood, tissues, and cell lines. This course satisfies the Bloodborne Pathogens training requirement as well as the Biosafety requirement. Initially upon hire and a refresher annually thereafter.
Bloodborne Pathogens Employees who may be reasonably anticipated to come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials during the performance of their primary duties. Those who work with known infectious agents should NOT take this course; they should take Biosafety Training (see above). Initially upon hire and a refresher annually thereafter
Coaching the SUV Driver, Defensive Driving or Off-Road Driving Employees who operate high-occupancy vehicles (7-9 passengers) on ASU business are required to attend one of the three driver training courses. Prior to operating a high-occupancy vehicle. Refresher required every four years.
Confined Space Employees who may enter and conduct operations in confined spaces such as sewers, storage tanks and utility tunnels. Prior to confined space operations and when changes in assignment, equipment, or procedures occur.
Defensive Driving Employees who operate a state owned or other university-owned or non-university-owned leased or rented vehicle on state business. Within three (3) months of assignment requiring vehicle operation. Refresher required every four (4) years.
Driving on the Mall Employees operating an ASU vehicle including motorized carts on campus side-walks and malls. Prior to driving an ASU vehicle on campus property. Refresher required every four years.
Electrical Safety Employees who work with electrical or may come in contact with  exposed bare or covered conductors of electrical circuits and equipment at 50 volts or higher while performing their duties or research at all ASU locations. Initially upon assignment.
Fire and Safety Prevention

Required for all ASU employees. 
Note: Exceptions may be made by the ASU Fire Marshall for locations where portable fire extinguishers are not available.

Initially upon hire and a refresher annually thereafter.
Hazard Communication

Employees whose tasks require the use of hazardous materials   including paints, compressed gases, adhesives, lubricants and commercial cleaning products.
Note: Laboratory Safety Training meets this requirement.

 Initially upon assignment to the work area and whenever a new physical or health hazard is introduced into their work area.
Hazardous Waste Management Employees who generate (place waste into a hazardous waste container) any chemical/biological/radiological waste from any operations. Initially upon hire or prior to working in a laboratory environment and/or preparing hazardous waste for pick-up.
Hazardous Materials in Transportation - Certification Employees preparing hazardous materials or dangerous goods for shipment from any inbound location, foreign or domestic, or outbound from any ASU campus or facility. Initially upon hire and refresher every three years for DOT and every two years for IATA.
Laboratory Safety
 Employees who perform any laboratory operations within academic, clinical, or research laboratories where hazardous chemicals are present. Initially upon assignment  and a refresher annually thereafter.
Laser Safety

Employees who procure or design laser installations, perform operations in or visit locations where Class IIIb or IV lasers are present.
Note: A Laser eye exam is required prior to course.

 Initially upon assignment.
Lock-out / Tag-out Employees who perform electrical shut-down procedures. Prior to performing service or repair to equipment where equipment is to be de-energized or the release of unexpected energy sources may occur.
Machine Guarding Employees who operate powered construction machinery as part of their job. Prior to operating Machinery and required when changes in assignment, equipment, or procedures occur
New or Established Researcher Orientation  Employees who serve as principal investigators, lab managers, and academic professionals should attend this orientation.  The orientation assists new researchers with laboratory setup, waste management, and the development of safety procedures. New and established researchers receive an overview of the various types of regulations and university policies affecting research projects especially those conducted in laboratories utilizing potentially hazardous materials. Recommended upon hire and as need determines.
Office Ergonomics   Employees who spend several hours per day at computer work stations should complete a brief self assessment and training course available at ErgoSmart. Recommended as need determines.
Personnel Training & Spill Prevention Procedures - SPCC
 Employees who have designated duties to handle fuel or oil containers or who have been identified for training in order to prevent oil discharges during fueling procedures. Initially upon hire and annually thereafter. Note: Some employees identified for this training will also be required to complete quarterly briefings.
Personal Protective Equipment

 

 Employees who require protective equipment for eyes, face, head and extremities by reason of hazards of process or environment

 

 Prior to performing work requiring the use of PPE. Retraining  required upon changes in the workplace; types of PPE or inadequate employee knowledge.
Powered Industrial Trucks Safety Employees who operate powered industrial trucks such as forklifts. Initially upon hire and annual “evaluation” by a designated employee.  Refresher is required every three years and/or whenever a different type of PIT is introduced and/or an unsafe practice has been observed.
Radiation Safety Training
 Employees who want to procure, or need access to analytical x-ray equipment, accelerators, and other ionizing radiation producing equipment. Initially upon assignment or prior to working with ionizing radiation producing equipment.
Radioactive Material Training Employees working at or visiting ASU that procure, use, or dispose of radioactive materials. Initially upon assignment or prior to working with radioactive materials then a refresher annually thereafter.
Receiving Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods for Non-Lab Personnel Employees who may handle and/or have contact with hazardous materials or dangerous goods (HM/DG) that are being received at a location other than a University laboratory registered with EH&S. Initially within 90 days of hire, then once every three years
Respiratory Training

Employees who have been identified as being required to enter environments where airborne contaminants may be present.
Note: Any use of respiratory protection other than voluntary use of a filtering face piece respirator (dust mask) requires training, fit testing and completion of a medical questionnaire.

 Initially upon hire or prior to use of respiratory protection, then a refresher annually thereafter.
Safety & Security for International Travelers Employees who travel internationally on university business. Prior to international travel
Shop Safety Employees who work in machine shops or who utilize power tools for cutting, grinding, drilling or welding on a routine basis. For more information see the respirator evaluation PDF. Initially upon assignment.

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