Safety Training Programs

Hazard Communication (Required Annually)

What is the Hazard Communication Standard?

The Hazard Communication Standard is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation. It may also be referred to as the Right-to-Know Law, RTK, or HazCom.  This standard is intended to protect employees from physical and health hazards that they work with or may be exposed to in the workplace. Purdue University's Hazard Communication Program can be found here.

Why do I have to take this training when I don’t work with chemicals?  

Since you work at a university that has highly hazardous chemicals on site, you are required to go through awareness training because you have the potential to come across these chemicals while in the workplace. Even though you may not handle these chemicals directly, it is still Purdue University policy to have all paid university employees complete awareness training. 

Remember, this is only AWARENESS training, not comprehensive. 

Program: Access Hazard Communication Program

Training: Access Hazard Communication Training

Training Documentation: Access Form

Aerial Lift 

Staff members who use aerial lifts must read informational sheet.

Training: Access Aerial Lift Training

Documentation: Access Form

Animal Exposure Awareness (Required Annually)

Staff members who have indirect contact or close proximity exposure to animals need to be provided with the appropriate awareness.

Training & Documentation: Access Form

Animal Exposure Occupational Health Program 

This program only applies to those working with animals. Anyone working with animals is required to complete the Animal Exposure Occupational Health Program Risk Assessment. Please contact Erin Turner, PFW EHS, [email protected] to receive this information. 

Risk Assessment: Access Assessment

Asbestos Awareness (Required Annually)

This training is required for individuals who perform maintenance or building services in any buildings on campus.

Training: Access Asbestos Program

Training Documentation: Access Form

Biological Safety

This program only applies to those working with applicable substances. 

Training: Access Biological Safety Manual

Training Documentation: Access Form

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) (Required Annually)

The Bloodborne Pathogens standard is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation. Purdue University requires all staff and students whose work or studies involve exposure to human blood and blood products be trained in the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

Program: Access Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan

Training: Access Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Training Documentation: Access Form

Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) (Required Annually)

The Purdue CHP establishes a formal written program for protecting laboratory personnel against health and safety hazards associated with exposure to hazardous chemicals and must be made available to all employees working with hazardous chemicals in a laboratory setting. 

The CHP applies to all laboratories that use, store, or handle hazardous chemicals and all personnel who work in these facilities. The information presented in the CHP represents best practices and provides a broad overview of the information necessary for the safe operation of laboratories that utilize hazardous chemicals. Laboratory use of hazardous chemicals is defined as handling or use of such chemicals in which all of the following conditions are met:

1. 1. Chemical manipulations are carried out on a laboratory scale;
   2. Multiple chemical procedures or chemicals are used;
   3. The procedures involved are not part of a production process, nor in any way simulate a production process; and
   4. Protective laboratory practices and equipment are made available and in common use to minimize the potential for employee exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Training: There are two requirements:

1. 1. 1. Read the CHP document (Chemical Hygiene Plan). Instructions on how to develop your Lab-Specific CHP can be found on page 3 of the CHP. Page 82 of the CHP gives detailed information on CHP Training Requirements. 
      2. Training is available through Purdue's online training portal, found here: https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/training/index.html#L. Carefully read and follow instructions provided on Purdue's site to access the portal and training. Complete relevant "Purdue-University Lab Safety Fundamentals" or "Lab Safety Refresher" course.

Training Documentation: There are two requirements:

1. 1. 1. For Lab-Specific training certification: Access Chemical Hygiene Plan Forms
      2. Training certificate is issued once a course is completed. Print and submit this form.

Compressed Gas Cylinders

Training must be provided for all individuals in contact with or using compressed gases. Contact PFW EHS for training materials and additional information. 

Training: Access Compressed Gas Cylinder Training

Training Documentation: Access Form

Confined Space Program

This manual contains the procedures and practices for safe entry into confined spaces located at PFW that may have atmospheric conditions and/or physical hazards present. These areas include (but are not limited to) manholes, wet-wells, vaults, tanks, boilers, silos, bins, pits, sumps, and sanitary and storm sewers.

Training: Access Confined Space Program

Training Documentation: Access Form

Electrical Safety

OSHA's General Industry Electrical Standards are designed to protect employees exposed to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions.

Program: Access Electrical Safety Program

Training: Access Electrical Safety Training

Training Documentation: Access Form

Emergency Contingency Plan

The purpose of this plan is to minimize hazards to PFW students, faculty, staff, the general public, and environment from fires, explosions, or other unplanned sudden releases of hazardous materials or hazardous material waste constituents to air, soil, or water.

Training: Access Emergency Contingency Plan

Training Documentation: Access Form

Fall Protection (Required Annually)

OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet or more in general industry. In addition, OSHA requires that fall protection be provided when working over dangerous equipment and machinery, regardless of the fall distance. 

Training: Access Fall Protection Training

Training Documentation: Access Form

Food Safety

Employees who are involved in the preparation or serving of any food items on campus should review Purdue's Food Safety information page and complete all necessary training. 

Training: Access Purdue Food Safety Information

Training Documentation: Access Form

Hazardous Waste Disposal (Required Annually)

This training provides employees with information related to the accumulation, labeling, and removal of hazardous waste and surplus chemicals. Purdue’s Hazardous Waste Disposal Guidelines can be found at: (Hazardous Waste Disposal Guidelines). Please Contact PFW EHS if you have questions about the Hazardous Waste Disposal Guidelines. Hazardous waste removal must be requested via a waste pick-up form at https://www.pfw.edu/offices/rem/hazardous-material. 

Training Documentation: Access Hazardous Waste Disposal Guidelines

Training Documentation: Access Form

Hearing Conservation (Required Annually) 

This training is designed to protect employees from hearing damage that may occur from exposure to excessive noise levels. 

Training: Access Hearing Conservation Program

Training Documentation: Access Form

Hepatitis B Vaccine/Declination

For information regarding Hepatitis B Vaccines, please go to Bloodborne Pathogens Training: (Bloodborne Pathogens)

Hepatitis B vaccines can be administered on campus by Purdue Fort Wayne Campus Clinic located in Walb Student Union Room 234 at no cost to you.

If you wish to receive a Hepatitis B vaccine, please contact Stephanie Phillips at [email protected]. 

If your position requires Bloodborne Pathogens Training and do not wish to receive a Hepatitis B vaccine, a declination form is required upon hire.  Access Hepatitis B Declination Form

Hot Work Program (Required Annually)

Hot Work is any work using or generating an open-flame, heat, or spark-producing apparatus.  It includes, but is not limited to: welding, cutting, brazing, grinding, soldering, and any related heat-producing jobs that could ignite combustible materials or flammable atmospheres.  PFW's Hot Work Program information should be reviewed prior to training and can be found here.

Hot Work training is required for individuals doing any work falling under the definition above. This training must be provided by the supervisor upon assignment, annually, and as needed.  

Program: Access Hot Work Program

Training: Access Hot Work Training

Training Documentation: Access Form

While hand soldering electronics is not part of the Hot Work Program, training is still required for individuals doing this low-energy hot work. This training must be provided by the supervisor upon assignment and as needed. Safety documents to support this training can be found below.

Access Soldering Safety Training

Access Soldering Safety Info Sheet

Lab Safety Awareness (Required Annually)

This training is required for individuals performing work inside a lab that is not directly related to the lab, such as regular maintenance or trash removal.

Training & Documentation: Access Form

Ladder Safety (Required Annually)

This training is required for any employee who is expected to use ladders as a job requirement.

Training: Access Ladder Safety

Training Documentation: Access Form

Laser Safety

This program applies to any individual who utilizes lasers.

Training: Access Laser Safety Guidelines

Training Documentation: Access Form

Lockout/Tagout (Required Annually)

This training must be provided to individuals who service and maintain machines and equipment in which the unexpected energization or start-up of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy could cause injury to employees. EHS provides this training to affected individuals upon assignment with refresher training annually.

Program: Access Lockout/Tagout Program

Training: Access Lock-out, Tag-out Training

Training Documentation: Access Form

Machine Guarding

The purpose of machine guarding is to protect the machine operator and other employees in the work area from hazards created by ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. 

Training: Access the Machine Guarding Training

Training Documentation: Access Form

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Required Annually)

A PPE Hazard Assessment, which includes Certification of Hazard Assessment and Certification of Training forms, must be completed and posted in the area where the assessed tasks will be performed.  A copy of the completed PPE Hazard Assessment should also be sent to EHS in SB G48. Instructions on how to perform a Hazard Assessment, as required by the PPE Policy, can be found at the below link.

Training: Access PPE Policy    Access PPE Hazard Assessment Training

Training Documentation: Forms are in PPE Policy document

Radiation Safety Awareness (Required Annually)

Employees who have indirect contact or close proximity exposure to restricted areas on campus that contain radioactive materials need to be provided with the appropriate awareness training. 

Training: Access Radiation Awareness Safety Training

Training Documentation: Access Form

Radiation Safety 

This program only applies to those working with radioactive materials. Any student or employee who will be utilizing radioactive materials for research MUST receive training by Stephanie Phillips, PFW EHS.

Program: Access Purdue Radiation Safety Manual

Training: Classroom training is also required for anyone working with radioactive materials. Please contact Stephanie Phillips at [email protected] to schedule your training session.

Respiratory Protection Program (Required Annually)

Prior to respirator use, each employee must be trained in the Respiratory Protection Program as well as complete a medical evaluation and fit-testing. Contact PFW EHS for required information.

Program: Access Respiratory Protection Program

Training: Access Respiratory Protection Training

Training Documentation: Access Form

Scaffolding (Required Annually)

Scaffolding training must be provided to all individuals utilizing scaffolding as a job requirement. Department supervisors should also provide hands-on training when scaffolding is being used. 

Training: Access Scaffolding SOP

Training Documentation: Access Form

Sharps and Infectious Waste Handling Disposal Guidelines (Required Annually)

This training is required for all personnel who could potentially handle sharps and/or infectious materials.

Training: Access Sharps Training

Training Documentation: Access Form

Stormwater Pollution Prevention (Required Annually)

This training is required for individuals performing work that could affect stormwater quality (e.g., outdoor work where rinsate could enter the local stormwater drains/system). 

Training: Access Stormwater Pollution Prevention Training

Training Documentation: Access Form

Universal Waste Awareness (Required Annually)

This training is required for all personnel that handle used fluorescent bulbs.

Training & Documentation: Access Form

X-Ray Safety

Training must be provided for all individuals using x-rays. 

Training: 

Training is available through Purdue's online training portal, found here: https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/training/index.html#X. Carefully read and follow instructions provided on Purdue's site to access the portal and training. Complete relevant "Diagnostic X-ray Safety Training" or "General Analytical X-ray Training" course. 

Training Documentation:

Training certificate is issued once a course is completed. Print and submit this form.