EHS Common Courses Per Regulations

Course	Regulation	Frequency	Citation
Biosafety (Biomedical Waste, bloodborne pathogens)	Florida Statute of 64E-16 and OSHA 1910.1030	Initial and annual	Each facility or their designee shall train new personnel who handle biomedical waste as part of their work responsibilities. This training shall be provided prior to commencement of duties related to biomedical waste handling. Refresher training shall be completed annually by all personnel who handle biomedical waste. Training shall detail compliance with the facility's operation plan and Chapter 64E-16, F.A.C., and shall be maintained as part of the operating plan. OSHA: The employer shall train each employee with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens to be trained initially and annually thereafter.
Emergency and Fire Preparedness	1910.38(e)	Initial and annual	Employers must train their employees on the emergency action plan initially and when duties or the plan changes.
Hazardous Waste Management	40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)	Initial and annual	Facility personnel must successfully complete a program of classroom instruction, online training (e.g., computer-based or electronic), or on-the-job training that teaches them to perform their duties in a way that ensures compliance with this part. Facility personnel must successfully complete the program required in paragraph (a)(7)(i) of this section within six months after the date of their employment or assignment to the facility, or to a new position at the facility, whichever is later. Facility personnel must take part in an annual review.
Stormwater Management	Per permit per DEP
Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC)	40 CFR 112.7(f)	Initial and annual	At a minimum, train your oil-handling personnel in the operation and  maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges; discharge procedure protocols; applicable pollution control laws, rules, and regulations; general facility operations; and, the contents of the facility SPCC Plan. Schedule and conduct discharge prevention briefings for your oil-handling personnel at least once a year to assure adequate understanding of the SPCC Plan for that facility.
Universal Waste Management	40CFR273.36	Initial	Generators of universal waste must ensure that all employees are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures, relative to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies.
Laser Safety	64E-4 F.A.C. and 21CFR1040	Initial	Required by permit per DOH.
DOT Hazmat - General Awareness	49 CFR PARTS 172-173	Initial and every 3 years	Recurrent training is required at least once every three years.
Radiation Safety	10CFR39.61	Initial and annual	Required by license.
Fire Extinguisher Safety	1910.157(g)(2)	Initial and annual	The employer shall provide the education required in paragraph (g)(1) of this section upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter.
Respiratory Protection	1910.134(k)	Initial and annual	Employers are required to provide effective training to employees who are  required to use respirators.
Hazard Communication (Laboratory Personnel)	1910.1200(h)(1)	Initial	Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment.
Laboratory Safety	OSHA	Initial and annual	Varies depending on research being conducted.