USC OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING
School of
Medicine
Health &
Safety Office
733-1507
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING
Asbestos Information is
designed for anyone working in a building
containing asbestos building materials, which
have the possibility of being disturbed.
Back Safety is designed to
teach correct lifting techniques to prevent
injuries to the back when lifting equipment or
materials. USC employees who lift heavy objects
as a part of their job should attend.
Biohazardous Spills is
designed to train employees on the proper way to
clean up blood and body fluids. Any USC
employee who might have to clean up biohazardous
spills should attend.
Bloodborne Pathogens
training is OSHA mandated for workers
with potential exposure to blood or other body
fluids. Initial and annual training given at
Employee/Student Health Services, Six Medical
Park (434-2479)
Cold Stress is designed to
help anyone working outdoors in extremely cold
climates.
Confined Space Entry.
Employees will become familiar with the use of
USC permits and procedures that must be followed
during a confined space entry. OSHA mandated
for employees working in confined spaces.
Electrical Safety training
is OSHA mandated for anyone working on
electrical circuits greater than 50 volts.
Ergonomics - evaluation,
questions or difficulties relating to computer
workstations may be directed to Julie Lewis,
R.N., at 777-3472.
Fall Protection training is
OSHA mandated for employees working from
elevated surfaces (greater than 6 feet).
Fire Extinguisher training
is OSHA mandated for all USC employees.
Required annually.
Forklift Operation training
is OSHA mandated for all operators of
forklift trucks.
Hazard Communication
training is OSHA mandated for all USC
employees, except those working in laboratories
(See Laboratory Safety). This is required when
employee is first hired.
Introduction to Hazardous Waste
Management training is for all
generators of chemical waste.
Heat Stress is designed to
help participants prevent heat exhaustion,
heatstroke and heat cramps while working in hot
environments.
High Impact Maintenance
training is designed to focus on safety issues
that affect employees who work close to moving
machinery, electricity and other hazards. For
all maintenance and renovation employees and
users of power tools.
Laboratory Safety training
is OSHA mandated for anyone
working in a laboratory.
Laboratory Safety for Custodial and
Maintenance Workers training
is for maintenance and custodial staff working
in buildings with laboratories.
Ladder Safety training is
OSHA mandated for anyone using ladders on
the job.
Lead in Construction
training is OSHA mandated for workers who
disturb lead-containing building materials
(including lead-based paint).
Lockout/Tagout training is
OSHA mandated for workers conducting
servicing and/or maintenance of machines and
equipment.
Noise and Hearing Conservation
training is OSHA mandated for personnel
exposed to noise in excess of an 8-hour time
weighted average of 85 dB(A) It is required when
first hired and annually thereafter.
Personal Protection Equipment
training is OSHA mandated for anyone
using personal protection equipment (safety
glasses, safety shoes, hardhats, etc.)
Respiratory Protection
training is OSHA mandated for
anyone required to use respirators on the job
(except for disposable dust masks).
USC Health & Safety Personnel will teach all
training, except for Bloodborne Pathogens.
On-line training is also available (Please
call 733-1507) for information.
 
Patty
Hamilton, Manager of Hazard
Communications
Ken Mixon, MPH, Manager of Industrial
Hygiene
Tracy Gates, Hazardous Waste Manager
Dr. Dan Zurosky, Radiation Safety Officer
To register for a class, call Tony Johnson,
School of Medicine, Health & Safety Office, at
733-1507. E-mail: tj@ med.sc.edu
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