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Grounds

The following safety training is required upon hire and annually for personnel working in the Grounds Department.

Follow the instructions below to take the required safety courses on Vivid:

  1. Login to https://support.fit.edu/vividlms/ with your TRACKS/CAS information.
  2. Click on (enroll in new course). Search for and select the appropriate course.
  3. Click the  (home) tab to view your new course.
  4. Click on start tab to begin your training.
  5. Watch the course, take the exam, and save your certificate for your records (the EH&S office will automatically receive certificates updates upon course completion). 

If you do not have access to a computer or if you have difficulty navigating a Vivid course, please contact EHS to schedule a time to take the course in the EHS office where personnel will be available to assist.

Training CourseApplicable
Regulations		RegistrationNotes
Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 Vivid Online Training Required prior to handling animals
Emergency and Fire Preparedness OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.38 Vivid Online Training Required for all personnel
Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring Safety OSHA 29 CFR 1926.651 Vivid Online Training Required prior to excavating or working in a trench
Flammable Liquid Safety OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106 Vivid Online Training  
Forklift (5 Lesson) OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 Vivid Online Training
(Classroom Portion)
Contact EHS for practical training.		 Required prior to driving a forklift. Must also obtain practical training.
Golf Cart, LSV, and Utility Vehicle Training Florida Tech Golf Cart/Utility Vehicle Policy & Procedures Contact Lee Martucci
to schedule training.
Office: (321) 674-8796
LMartucci@fit.edu		 Required prior to operating a golf cart, Low Speed Vehicle, or Utility Vehicle on Florida Tech property.
Hand Safety OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138  Vivid Online Training  
Hazard Communication OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Vivid Online Training Required for all personnel
Hazardous Waste Management 40 CFR 239-282 Vivid Online Training Required for all personnel and students that handle chemicals and/or dispose of hazardous waste
Hearing Conservation OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 Vivid Online Training Required for all personnel that are working in a position that requires hearing protection. If you are unsure if hearing protection is required for your position, contact EHS.
Hot Work with Arc Welding OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252 Vivid Online Training Required prior to performing hot work (i.e. welding, cutting, grinding, etc.).  
Ladder Safety 29 CFR 1910.21 Vivid Online Training  
Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) 40 CFR 112 Vivid Online Training Required for all personnel that handle oil
Personal Fall Arrest Systems OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140 Vivid Online Training Required prior to wearing a personal fall arrest system
Personal Protective Equipment (7-lesson bundle into a single course) OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 Vivid Online Training  
Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 Vivid Online Training Required for all personnel
Respiratory Protection OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Vivid Online Training Required if work that will be conducted requires a respirator. Please contact EHS if you need assistance determining if a respirator is required.
Slips, Trips, and Falls OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22 Vivid Online Training Required for all personnel
Stormwater Management OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 Vivid Online Training Required for all students and personnel involved with routine duties associated with areas with potential for stormwater contamination

*Contact your Supervisor to determine if there is additional safety training provided and required by your Department.