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| Division | Course Name | Description | Duration; Frequency | Format | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EHS | Fall Protection | The purpose of this course is to provide hazard recognition and general knowledge of safe working procedures when exposed to fall hazards. This course will explain the hierarchy of fall protection and the use of guardrails, fall restraint, personal fall arrest systems, and warning lines/ designated areas to reduce fall hazards. | 2-hours; annual | In-Person | Register for Fall Protection |
| EM&FS | Emergency Preparedness Workshop | Helps units and supervisors develop Emergency Preparedness plans for their department, covering filing and using Emergency Preparedness Guides. | 1-hour | In-Person | Register for Emergency Preparedness Workshop |
| EM&FS | Mason Alert | Provided for designated administrators, managers, and authorized senders. The training covers the use of the alert system, message design and sending, group management, and system features. | 1-hour; annual | Hybrid | Register for Mason Alert |
| EM&FS | Emergency Preparedness Training | Helps you understand emergency management principles, plan for known threats and potential hazards, and review emergency response roles within the Mason Community. Employees can access training on MasonLeaps, while student access is available via Canvas. | 1-hour; annual | Online | Employees Only: Employee Emergency Preparedness Training |
| EM&FS | Active Threat | Teaches participants how to respond to an Active Threat situation. The RUN-HIDE-FIGHT response to an Active Shooter situation is also covered. | 1.5-hours | In-Person | Register for Active Threat |
| EHW | Stop the Bleed | Teaches participants how to provide first aid to large volume bleeding, and use a tourniquet. | 1.5-hours | In-Person | Register for Stop the Bleed |
| EM&FS | Resident Assistant Safety Academy | Includes workshops on emergency preparedness, response procedures, and common health and safety hazards. This training aims to educate Resident Advisors on handling health and safety issues effectively in emergencies. | 4-hours; annual | Hybrid | Register for Resident Assistant Safety Academy |
| EHS | Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC) Residential Orientation | Discussion of policies, rules, and/or regulations located within the residential handbook for students residing at the Front Royal campus residence hall. | 1-hour; annual | In-Person | Register for Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC) Residential Orientation |
| EM&FS | Fire Extinguisher Use | Learn to safely and confidently operate a fire extinguisher at this hands-on training. | 1-hour; annual | In-Person | Register for Fire Extinguisher Use |
| EM&FS | Fire Safety Training | Provides basic fire safety information and tools to acknowledge fire safety concerns and take the appropriate mitigation actions. This training also provides participants with a fundamental base for Crowd Manager Training. | 1-hour; annual | In-Person | Register for Fire Safety Training |
| EM&FS | Crowd Manager Training | Familiarize employees who work at large venues on campus with the Crowd Manager Guide, and the responsibilities and duties of a crowd manager. | 1-hour; annual | In-Person | Register for Crowd Manager Training |
| EHS | Animal Research Safety | Covers risks, vivarium safety, zoonotic diseases, protective equipment, waste handling, allergens, and medical surveillance. | 1-hour; every 3 years | Hybrid | Employees Only: Employee Animal Research Safety Students Only: Student Animal Research Safety Contractors & Visitors: Please contact [email protected] to request this training. |
| EHS | Autoclave Equipment | Covers Regulated Medical Waste regulations and safe operating procedures for autoclave equipment. Individuals are required to take this training prior to preparing waste for autoclave treatment and/or operating an autoclave. | 30 minutes; as needed | Hybrid | Register for Autoclave Equipment |
| EHS | Basic Radiation Safety | Covers principles of ionizing radiation and safety measures to be taken when working with radioactive materials. This course is required after submission of a Radioactive Material Project Registration form and before an individual can be approved as an Authorized or Supervised User. | 8-hours; one-time | Online | Email [email protected] to request training. |
| EHS | Biological Safety for BSL-2 Laboratories | Covers biosafety principles, risk assessment, disinfection procedures, waste handling, autoclave use, spills, and exposure response. | 1 hour; one-time | Online | Employees Only: Employee Biological Safety for BSL-2 Laboratories Students Only: Student Biological Safety for BSL-2 Laboratories Contractors & Visitors: Please contact [email protected] to request this training. |
| EHS | BSL-2 Biosafety Refresher | Fulfills the requirement for Biological Safety for BSL-2 Laboratories training. To register for the refresher training, prior attendance of Biological Safety for BSL-2 Laboratories and Laboratory Safety Orientation is required. | 1-hour; annual | Online | Employees Only: Employee BSL-2 Biosafety Refresher Contractors & Visitors: Please contact [email protected] to request this training. |
| EHS | Laboratory Safety Awareness | All non-lab employees must complete Laboratory Safety Awareness training before entering George Mason University laboratories. The training covers hazard recognition, appropriate attire, and emergency protocols for visitors. | 1-hour; annual | Online | Employees Only: Employee Laboratory Safety Awareness Spanish Version: Concientización sobre Seguridad en el Laboratorio Contractors & Visitors: Please contact [email protected] to request this training. |
| EHS | Laboratory Safety Orientation | Covers university-specific safety policies, chemical hygiene, risk assessment, waste management, and emergency response. It also introduces best practices for working with chemicals and non-infectious biological materials and highlights EHS services available to lab personnel. | 45 minutes; one-time | Online | Employees Only: Employee Laboratory Safety Orientation Students Only: Student Laboratory Safety Orientation Contractors & Visitors: Please contact [email protected] to request this training. |
| EHS | Laboratory Safety Refresher | This refresher includes updated policies, personal protection, hazard identification, waste and inventory management, spill response, engineering controls, and decontamination procedures. Prior attendance of Laboratory Safety Orientation is required. | 45 minutes; annual | Online | Employees Only: Employee Laboratory Safety Refresher Students Only: Student Laboratory Safety Refresher Contractors & Visitors: Please contact [email protected] to request this training. |
| EHS | Laser Safety Awareness | Covers principles of laser radiation hazards, laser classification, and safety basics for those operating or working near laser systems. This course is required for anyone working with or around Class 3B or 4 lasers. | 2-hours; initial | Online | Email [email protected] to request training. |
| EHS | EHS for Principal Investigators and Laboratory Supervisors | Provides George Mason Principal Investigators and Laboratory Supervisors with information on their roles and responsibilities for safety in the laboratory they oversee. | 20 minutes; one-time | Online | EHS for Principal Investigators and Laboratory Supervisors |
| EHS | Radiation Protection -Mason Specific | Provides program and license-specific information for those working with regulated quantities of open and closed-sources ionizing radiation at Mason. Course is required prior to beginning with ionizing radiation and thereafter as determined by the Radiation Safety Officer. Basic Radiation Safety is a pre-requisite for this course. | 45 minutes; initial and as needed | In-Person | Email [email protected] to request training. |
| EHS | Shipping Class 6.2 Infectious Materials | This course is for lab personnel who frequently ship infectious materials or dry ice. It fulfills DOT training requirements, except for in-depth security training. The course focuses on shipping by air following the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation. | 2-hours; every 2 years | Hybrid | Email [email protected] to request training. |
| EHS | Working Safely with HIV | Covers the associated hazards, mitigation strategies, and incident response procedures. Prior completion of Biological Safety for BSL-2 Laboratories is required. | 1-hour | Online | Working Safely with HIV |
| EHS | X-Ray Safety Awareness | Provides information on how X-ray producing equipment and safety features designed to protect the people who operate them. This course is required for all university personnel working with non-medical X-ray producing devices. | 45 minutes; initial | Online | Register for X-Ray Safety Awareness |
| EHS | Asbestos & Silica Awareness | This class provides awareness training on asbestos hazards, control and protection methods, identification of damaged material, and response to releases. | 1-hour; annual | Hybrid | Register for Asbestos & Silica Awareness |
| EHS | Hazard Communication | Covers topics such as labeling and storage of hazardous materials, measures to protect against exposure, emergency procedures, safety equipment, hazardous waste disposal, and safety policies. It must be completed within 30 days of employment. | 1-hour | Online | Employees Only: Employee Hazard Communication Spanish Version Comunicación de Riesgos Students Only: Student Hazard Communication Contractors & Visitors: Please contact [email protected] to request this training. |
| EHS | Field Safety | A formal risk assessment is required for research projects conducted outside traditional laboratories. Training requirements are based on assessment findings. Contact EHS to complete the risk assessment process. | 30-minutes | In-Person | Email [email protected] to complete a risk assessment. |
| EHS | Hazardous and Regulated Waste | How to properly identify, collect, label, and store hazardous materials and regulated waste for disposal. | 1-hour | Online | Employees Only:Employee Hazardous and Regulated Waste Students Only: Student Hazardous and Regulated Waste Contractors & Visitors: Please contact [email protected] to request this training. |
| EHS | Battery Safety for Research & Teaching Environments | Covers essential knowledge needed to safely work with secondary (rechargeable) batteries in academic laboratories, makerspaces, engineering shops, and instructional settings. | 30-minutes | Online | Employees Only:Employee Battery Safety for Research & Teaching Environments Students Only: Student Battery Safety for Research & Teaching Environments |
| EHW | Bloodborne Pathogens | Provided to individuals at occupational risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The training covers risks, handling procedures for human materials, and other potentially infectious materials. | 1-hour; annual | Online | Employees Only: Employee Bloodborne Pathogens Spanish Version: Patógenos Transmitidos por Sangre Students Only: Student Bloodborne Pathogens Contractors & Visitors: Please contact [email protected] to request this training. |
| EHW | Hands-Only CPR/AED | Learn the fundamentals of responding to a cardiac emergency by performing hands-only CPR, and how to operate an AED. | 1.5 hours | In-Person | Register for Hands-Only CPR/AED |
| EHW | Hearing Conservation | Covers the effects of noise on hearing, the use of hearing protective devices (HPD), and audiometric testing. Workers in areas where the 8-hour average may be exceeded must receive hearing conservation training within 6 months of assignment. | 1-hour; annual | Hybrid | Employees Only: Employee Hearing Conservation |
| EHW | Opioid Overdose Response and Naloxone | Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency, including the proper administration of Naloxone medication. | 1-hour | In-Person | Register for Opioid Overdose Response and Naloxone |
| EHW | Respiratory Protection | Covers respiratory hazards in routine and emergency situations, proper usage of respirators including donning, doffing, limitations, and maintenance. Employees must complete respiratory protection training before receiving respiratory protection. | 1-hour; annual | In-Person | Register for Respiratory Protection |
| EHS | Aerial Lift Training | Includes hands-on instruction covering equipment inspection, safe operation, maneuvering techniques, and the use of personal protective equipment. | Varies; every 3 years | In-Person | Register for Aerial Lift Training |
| EHS | Art Safety | Covers policies and safety practices related to working with hazardous materials. This training must be completed within 30 days of employment. | 1-hour; annual | Hybrid | Register for Art Safety |
| EHS | Chainsaw Safety | Covers chainsaw operation, maintenance, safety hazard awareness, proper use of personal protective equipment, and safety procedures. | 4-hours; every 3 years | In-Person | Register for Chainsaw Safety |
| EHS | Confined Space Entry | A confined space is a work area that allows entry and assigned tasks, but has limited access and is not meant for continuous occupancy. | 3-hours | In-Person | Register for Confined Space Entry |
| EHS | Lockout Tagout Training | This training is the process of isolating and preventing the release of hazardous energy during machine, motor, and electrical equipment service, maintenance, and modification. | 1-hour; as needed | In-Person | Register for Lockout Tagout Training |
| EHS | Forklift Operator Training | Teaches employees how to inspect, operate, and maneuver forklifts, man lifts, and other industrial trucks. It is mandatory for all employees using such equipment. | Varies; every 3 years | In-Person | Register for Forklift Operator Training |
| EHS | N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator Training | Required for all employees who are required to wear an N95 respirator to perform job functions. This training provides information on when N95 respiratory protection is required as well as how to wear, care, and use respiratory protection in the workplace. | 1-hour; annual | Online | Employees Only: Employee N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator Training Students: Please contact [email protected] to request this training. |
| EHS | Noise Awareness Training | Covers how noise causes permanent hearing damage, OSHA exposure limits, hazardous noise identification, and the use of engineering controls and hearing protection devices (HPDs). Recommended for individuals working in or near noisy environments who are not enrolled in the university's Hearing Conservation Program. | 45 minutes | Online | Employees Only: Employee Noise Awareness Training Students Only: Student Noise Awareness Training |
| ORM | Driver Awareness | Provides information regarding federal and state laws, University policies that apply to vehicle use, safety and operating procedures to include 11-15 passenger vans, and procedures for reporting vehicle accidents. | 1-hour; every 2 years | Online | Employees Only: Employee Driver Awareness Spanish Version: Concientización para Conductores Students Only: Student Driver Awareness Contractors & Visitors: Contractor & Visitor Driver Awareness |
| ORM | Golf Cart Safety | Required for anyone at Mason (faculty, staff, students, volunteers, etc.) who operates a motorized utility vehicle (MUV)/golf cart at Mason. | 1-hour; every 2 years | Online | Employees Only: Employee Golf Cart Safety Spanish Version: Seguridad en el Uso del Carrito de Golf Students Only: Student Golf Cart Safety Contractors & Visitors: Contractor & Visitor Golf Cart Safety |