EHS Training
Contact EHS for Online Training Options at EHS_Admin@mines.edu
To check your training record in EHSA, log in to EHSA using your Trailhead ID and password. If you are having trouble logging into EHSA please contact Environmental Health and Safety.
Contact Us
EHS Main Office
McNeil Hall
1400 Maple Street, 1st floor
Golden, CO 80401
Office Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 303-273-3316
Email: ehs@mines.edu
Chem Store (CSDF)
Coolbaugh Hall
Room 030
303-273-3555
csdf@mines.edu
Office Hours: M-F, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Training
The following laboratory and workshop safety procedure applies to all laboratories and workshops where use or storage of hazardous materials occurs or where a physical hazard exists. Shop/lab managers, principal investigators and advisors are responsible for communicating expectations for adherence to these and other lab-specific safety procedures.
| Training Title | Required for... | Provided by... | Refresher Training Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Laboratory Safety Training | Anyone working in a laboratory | EHS, classroom; see training calendar for schedule | One time - upon initial assignment |
| Lab-specific training, including use of personal protective equipment | Anyone working in a laboratory | Laboratory owner, PI, or senior lab researcher | One time and as changes occur |
| Safe Science | Faculty and Post Docs involved in laboratory research, machine shops, or field session activities | EHS, this class will use actual Mines incidents to discuss how faculty can influence safety awareness and culture in their labs | One time |
| Hazardous Waste Generator | Those who generate hazardous waste and/or purchase hazardous chemicals | EHS, Initial Waste Generator Training should be completed in classroom; see training calendar schedule. Annual refresher training available during individual academic department seminars at the beginning of the fall semester. | Upon initial assignment and annual refresher |
| Machine shop or lab-specific safety training | Anyone working in a lab or machine shop | PI, shop owner or other senior lab worker -- intended to orient new users to area specific hazards and controls, including personal protective equipment | Upon initial assignment and when changes occur |
| Blood Borne Pathogen Training (BBP) | Anyone working with blood or other potentially infectious materials | EHS, classroom; call EHS to arrange training | Upon initial assignment and annual refresher training |
| Biosafety Training | Anyone working with biological materials | EHS, classroom; call EHS to arrange training | One time, upon initial assignment |
| Laser Safety Training | Anyone working with Class 3B and 4 lasers | EHS, online training; contact Radiation Safety Officer to schedule training | One time - upon initial assignment |
| Radiation Safety Training | Anyone working with radiological materials or x-ray producing equipment | EHS, online training and in-person area-specific training; contact Radiation Safety Officer to schedule training | One time - upon initial assignment |