EHS Training
Contact EHS for Online Training Options at EHS_Admin@mines.edu
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 |
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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 |