Safety Training
Facilities Operations participates in a safety training program online that is internally monitored. Formal courses and certifications are available for a growing number of topics. For further information pertaining to these programs, please contact the Facilities Operations office at extension 8038, or via email facilities@fit.edu.
Available Safety Videos
| Title | Description | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asbestos Awareness: Asbestos Hazards | Asbestos is the generic term for a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals with high tensile strength, flexibility, and resistance to thermal, chemical, and electrical conditions. Despite a reduction in the use of asbestos in recent years, everyone is exposed to asbestos at some point during their life. Low levels of asbestos are present in the air, water, and soil. However, most people do not become ill from their exposure. People who become ill from asbestos are usually those who are exposed on a regular basis, most often in a job where they work directly with the material or through substantial environmental contact. Learning Objectives * Identify the diverse health risks associated with asbestos exposure, ranging from chronic lung diseases to fatal conditions like lung cancer and mesothelioma * Identify industries and occupations where asbestos exposure is prevalent and recognize the potential risks faced by workers, from shipbuilding and mining to construction and firefighting * Describe the regulatory framework established by OSHA and the EPA to mitigate asbestos-related health hazards, emphasizing the importance of adherence to improved work practices and government regulations. |
Workday LMS |
| 2 | Biosafety Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal (US) | If you work with biological materials, it is quite possible that you will produce hazardous waste. What types of hazardous waste might you produce? The obvious answer is biohazardous, or medical, waste. But if you are like a lot of people who work with biological materials, you may also work with or around other hazardous chemicals and radioactive materials, which wind up as waste too. Ideal learners are workers who may be exposed to biohazardous waste. Learning Objectives * Give a definition of hazardous waste * Describe your role in the hazardous waste management process * Discuss strategies and practices for hazardous waste minimization * List three methods of hazardous waste disposal * State what to do in the event that you find an unknown waste. |
Workday LMS |
| 3 | Driver Safety |
Whether driving for work or outside of the workplace it's important to concentrate, follow procedures and use safe driving techniques to keep yourself and others safe. In this course we'll give you key tips to ensure you are driving safely. Learning Objectives * Illustrate safe driving techniques Accessibility Standards WCAG (AA) / Section 508. |
Workday LMS |
| 4 | Hearing Conservation | Our Hearing Conservation (Employee) elearning course provides practical tips for protecting your hearing on the job. Did you know that nearly 22 million Americans are exposed to potentially damaging work noise every year? In this course, we'll review how to protect yourself from hearing loss and we'll also review the different types of careers and industries that expose employees to risky noise levels. We will also go over the Occupational Health and Safety Administration's (OSHA) standards, regulations employers need to adhere to to prevent hearing damage and employee rights when it comes to hearing conservation. Plus, we will also talk about protective gear you can wear and steps you can take at work to protect your hearing. This course includes a video presentation, downloadable supplementary material and a short quiz to assess your knowledge. The content in this course complies with OSHA regulation 1910.95. Learning Objectives * Identify when you are at risk for hearing damage * Wear the appropriate equipment to protect your hearing * Participate in your employer’s hearing conservation program as needed Accessibility Standards WCAG (AA) / Section 508. |
Workday LMS |
| 5 | Heat Stress | Heat stress occurs when the body is unable to cool itself, and it can pose a serious danger to many workers. Our Heat Stress course discusses the signs and dangers of heat stress as well as how you can treat heat stress when it occurs in the workplace. We also examine the science behind heat stress and look at the differences and symptoms of heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Our Heat Stress course includes a brief video, downloadable student resources and a post assessment to test your comprehension. Learning Objectives * Identify work environments that put you at risk for heat stress * Recognize the signs and symptoms of common heat-related illnesses * Take steps to prevent heat stress from occurring on the job * Recognize the signs of a medical emergency Accessibility Standards WCAG (AA) / Section 508. |
Workday LMS |
| 6 | Ladder Safety in 4 Minutes | This video toolbox talk is a great, fast, refresher on the basics of safe ladder use. We cover important points about portable ladders, fixed ladders, and mobile ladder stands to help ensure you are up-to-date on ladder safety. Learning Objectives * Demonstrate proper ladder use * Recognize hazardous ladder use Accessibility Standards WCAG (AA) / Section 508. |
Workday LMS |
| 7 | Electrical Safety Basics | It’s important for everyone to recognize the hazards that exist with electricity, particularly in the workplace. Workplaces with electricity can cause workers to be exposed to electric shock, electrocution, burns, fires and even explosions. This course explains electrical hazards and gives best practices when working with or in the presence of electricity Learning Objectives * Recognize the dangers of electricity * Recall best practices when working with or near electricity Accessibility Standards WCAG (AA) / Section 508. |
Workday LMS |
| 8 | Hand and Power Tool Safety: Using Tools Safely | If you want to be a skilled craftsman, it's also important to be a safe craftsman. Develop your worksite safety knowledge with our Using Tools Safely course. In this course, we discuss safety tips for both hand and power tools and review basic safety guidelines for operating and storing tools. We'll also cover some special considerations to keep in mind around co-workers and discuss electrical systems and pneumatic safety. Part of our Hand and Power Tool Safety series, the Using Tools Safely course includes a video lesson, downloadable student materials, and a short online quiz to check your comprehension. Learning Objectives * Increase your awareness of electric and pneumatic safety * Store tools in a safe manner where access is limited * Observe safety precautions while operating tools Accessibility Standards WCAG (AA) / Section 508. | Workday LMS |
| 9 | Hot Work: Overview | In this course, you'll learn the hazards of hot work, the actions you can take to either prevent them or protect yourself from them, and the injuries associated with this type of work. Learning Objectives * Identify the hazards of hot work * Describe the authorizations, area preparations, and fire prevention methods you must have in place prior to performing hot work * Recognize how using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can protect you and others from hot work hazards. | Workday LMS |
| 10 | Lockout/Tagout: 04. Lockout/Tagout for Employees | Lockout/Tagout for Employees will discuss lockout tagout guidelines as established by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). It's important for all employees to understand workplace safety procedures. This is especially true when it comes to the service and maintenance of equipment and machinery powered by hazardous energy. In this course, we will examine the general lockout tagout considerations employees should be familiar with and discuss what your responsibilities may be. This elearning course includes a video presentation, downloadable student material for future reference, and concludes with a short quiz to test your knowledge. The content in this course complies with OSHA regulations 1910.147. Learning Objectives * Identify general lockout tagout procedures based on OSHA guidelines * Recognize your lockout tagout responsibilities based OSHA guidelines and existing workplace procedures Accessibility Standards WCAG (AA) / Section 508. |
Workday LMS |
| 11 | Personal Fall Arrest Systems | Discover fall prevention requirements designed to prevent serious accidents and injuries in the workplace. This OSHA-compliant course will help you work safely using a personal fall arrest system. To begin, we’ll underscore the hazards of falling from four feet or more, so you know the risks. Next, we'll outline the key components of a fall arrest system and how they work together to stop your fall. You’ll then learn steps for inspecting and wearing a full-body harness and fundamental performance requirements for all fall arrest systems. Finally, we’ll discuss the criteria for attaching the connecting advice to an anchorage connector, or vertical or horizontal lifeline. Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be ready to use a personal fall arrest system with optimal safety in mind. Learning Objectives * Prepare to work safely at a height of four or more feet * Implement proper procedures for the inspection and wear of a full-body harness * Identify the key requirements for all fall arrest systems * Ensure your connecting device is properly connected to the anchor point. | Workday LMS |
| 12 | Universal Waste Storage and Handling | There are five main categories of universal waste: batteries, lamps, pesticides, aerosol cans, and mercury-containing equipment. These special categories of hazardous wastes are meant to reduce the management burden and facilitate the recycling of universal wastes. This course will cover storage, container labeling, handling, and spill cleanup procedures for universal wastes. Learning Objectives * List the five categories of universal waste * Describe universal waste requirements * Describe appropriate storage and handling procedures for each type of universal waste * Explain the hazards of universal wastes * Recall general cleanup actions for universal waste. |
Workday LMS |
| 13 | Protecting Yourself Against Bloodborne Pathogens | A person can have a bloodborne pathogen and not even know it. Learners are taught the most effective ways to protect themselves from contact with bodily fluids, as well as what to do if they do come in contact with another person's blood or fluids. Learning Objectives * Identify the dangers of bloodborne pathogens * Explain the responsibilities your employer has to protect you against bloodborne pathogens * Describe how to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens Accessibility Standards WCAG (AA) / Section 508. | Workday LMS |
| 14 | Lead Awareness: Overview | This course will help you recognize where lead is found, the occupational hazards and health effects of lead exposure, and the responsibilities that you and your employer have to minimize your lead exposure while on the job. Learning Objectives * Identify the characteristics of lead and sources of lead exposure * Recognize the potential health effects from exposure to lead, including the symptoms of lead poisoning * Recognize your employer’s responsibility to minimize your exposure to lead. | Workday LMS |
| 15 | Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) (US) | You have seen media reports about the catastrophic effects an oil spill has on wildlife, the environment, and the livelihood of affected communities. The SPCC regulation was developed to prevent oil releases at facilities from polluting navigable waters of the United States. This course gives employees a general overview of SPCC requirements. Ideal learners are any employee involved in oil handling, transfer, storage, spill response or maintenance of oil equipment. Learning Objectives * List the general requirements and goals of an SPCC plan * Identify the potential types and sources of oils and oil products covered by the regulations * State the steps to take in the event of a spill * Give examples of what you can do to prevent spills. | Workday LMS |
Safety Related Links
- SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
- CDL (Commercial Drivers License - Florida)