Training consistently ranks high on lists of most frequently cited violations. There are a variety of regulations that EH&S and lab professionals need to comply with. This presentation will help you understand which of your employees need which training and how much is necessary.

1. 5 Programs to Add to Your
2017 Training Schedule
January 26th, 2017

2. Meet Your Moderator
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James Ciccone

3. During this Webinar
All lines will be muted.
Communicate via the questions tab in your webinar
panel.
Unanswered questions will be responded to personally
after the webinar.
Webinar recording and slides will be emailed to you
tomorrow.
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4. Meet Your Presenter
Nicole Grein
EHS Consultant, Southeast Branch
Triumvirate Environmental, Inc.
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5. Agenda
Creating Effective Training Programs
Who, What, When, Why of EHS Training
Methods of Training
Case Studies
Summary / Q&A
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6. Creating Effective Training Programs
• Goals and Objectives Answering what problem will be solved by the
end of the training and what should learners be able to do as a result of
this training?
• Need to Know information without which the outcome of the training will
not be achieved
-VERSUS-
• Nice to Know information without which the outcome of the training will
still be achieved.
• Matching a Theme with a Relevant Objective
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7. Creating Effective Training Programs
Selecting Appropriate Narrative Examples:
• Characters that learners can relate to
• Narrative arc
• Reflects intended outcome
• Concise
Activities or Delivery Methods:
Worksheets, Videos, Group Discussions,
Brief Lectures
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8. Agenda
Creating Effective Training Programs
Who, What, When, Why of EHS Training
Methods of Training
Case Studies
Summary / Q&A
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9. Poll Question
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Which program poses the
greatest challenge to you?
HazCom, Lab Safety,
RCRA, DOT, or
HAZWOPER?

10. Who, What, When, Why?
The 5 Programs you should be
adding to your 2017 Training
Schedule.
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Lab Safety
Training

12. Who?
 Employees employed in a laboratory workplace who may
be exposed to hazardous chemicals
 Student laboratory staff
What?
 Methods and observations that may be used to detect the
presence or release of a hazardous chemical
 The physical and health hazards of chemicals in the work
area
 The measures employees can take to protect themselves
from these hazards, including specific procedures the
employer has implemented to protect employees from
exposure to hazardous chemicals
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Lab Safety Training

13. • When?
 At the time of initial assignment to a work area where hazardous chemicals are
present and prior to assignments involving new exposure situations. The frequency of
the refresher training shall be determined by the employer.
• Why?
 Employers are required to provide employees with information and training to ensure
that they are apprised of the hazards of chemicals present in their work area.
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Lab Safety Training

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Hazard Communication Training

15. Who?
 All and initial (all new employees must
complete training within 30 days) –
including janitors and maintenance
staff, kitchen employees
What?
 Explanation of employee rights
 How to read an SDS
 Safe working practices
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 Labeling
 Health effects of certain chemicals
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Hazard Communication Training

16. When?
 Periodic or whenever a new job duty
or hazardous material is introduced
Why?
 The Right-To-Know establishes
criteria for providing a safe working
environment to all employees
 Employers are required to
notify/inform and train employees of
the potential health risks associated
with their job function
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Hazard Communication Training

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HazWoper Training

18. Who?
 Affected and initial employees such as Hazardous Waste Site Clean-Up Workers,
Employees at Hazardous Waste TSD Facilities, Employees at RCRA Corrective Action
Sites (Prior Releases from Permitted Facilities); and First Responders to HazMat
Emergencies, regardless of location (such as at Industrial Facilities)
What?
 Awareness Level Training
 Operations Level Training
 Technician Level Training
 Incident Commander Training
 Hazardous Materials Specialist Training
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HazWoper Training

19. When?
 Periodic and retrain annually
Why?
 The response actions that an emergency responder is expected to
take will determine the level of training required under the
HAZWOPER standard. There are a number of training levels under
1910.120(q). It is crucial that employees are trained to the proper
level of response.
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HazWoper Training

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RCRA Annual Refresher Training

21. Who?
 Anyone involved in the managing, handling, and shipping of hazardous waste
 Administrative staff signing any manifests
What?
 The course includes an overview of hazardous waste management laws and
regulations
 Complying with hazardous waste regulations
 Review of how to recognize hazardous wastes
 Review of how to manage waste correctly on site
 Review of how properly select, label and mark waste containers
 Review of how prepare shipments for transport to treatment, storage and disposal
facilities
 Review of how properly keep records for compliance and enforcement
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RCRA Annual Refresher Training

22. • When?
 Annual refresher course for LQGs
• Why?
 Non-compliance of RCRA rules can result
in civil penalties and fines
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RCRA Annual Refresher Training

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DOT HazMat Training

24. Who?
 Training is applicable to all “hazmat employees” or a person who is employed on a full-
time, part-time, or temporary basis by a hazmat employers and who in the course of
such employment directly affects hazardous materials transportation safety.
 Shipping and receiving
 Personnel sending out samples
What?
 Training must include 5 elements:
- General Awareness
- Function- Specific- elements specifically applicable to functions performed by
hazmat employees and ICAO, IMDG or exemptions, as applicable
- Safety- emergency response, safe handling, exposure control, avoiding accidents
- Security Awareness
- In-Depth Security (for those facilities requiring a written security plan)
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DOT HazMat Training

25. When?
 Initial training must be performed within 90 days of employment or prior to the
employee beginning any hazmat activities. Training must be repeated at least once
every 36 months.
Why?
 DOT compliance
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DOT HazMat Training

26. Agenda
Creating Effective Training Programs
Who, What, When, Why of EHS Training
Methods of Training
Case Studies
Summary / Q&A
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27. Making Training a Priority & the Methods
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How effective are you at
engaging your
employees?
Poll Question

29. Making Training a Priority and
Engaging for Your Staff
• Understand the four common learner states and base your training module
around that.
 Allow the learner to connect with the training – relate to it/be curious
about it
 Ensure that trainees are learning new concepts and/or information
(making training a priority)
 Incorporate practice and interaction
 Make this training one that can be utilized in the present and future
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30. Methods of Training
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Training Methods
Learning Methods Learning Levels

31. Methods of Delivering a Training
Instructor-Led: Classroom
Instructor-Led: Online
Group
On the Job
eLearning
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32. Agenda
Creating Effective Training Programs
Who, What, When, Why of EHS Training
Methods of Training
Case Studies
Summary / Q&A
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33. Case Study #1
Know when HazComm applies to you and enforce this
among your employees
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• A machine operator for a manufacturing company did not think that
chemicals were a part of his job so he did not take the HazCom policy
seriously.
• One day he used an acidic chemical product and got a chemical burn.
• It is important to stress how policies and training apply to employees.
• If the recognition of hazards in the workplace is not taking place, then
employees have an increased risk of becoming complacent and getting
injured.

34. Do you know where chemicals and waste are being stored?
Who signs for your manifests?
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Case Study #2
• A facilities management group at a college had been storing biowaste in
a landscaping shed and shipping the waste out as RMW (regulated
medical waste). They were also signing the manifests.
• DOT training would have educated the employees on the importance of
storing waste correctly, how to properly classify waste, and that signing a
manifest requires training and adequate knowledge of the waste.
• When a manifest is signed, you are essentially taking responsibility for
that waste. You are also saying that whatever is written on the manifest,
including the process codes, amounts, etc. are all accurate.

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Case Study #3
Who orders, receives, and signs for your facility’s
chemicals?
• A small life sciences company was allowing their administrative staff
to conduct the ordering, purchasing, receiving, and signing for
chemicals used at the facility.
• This administrative employee was also sending out samples to be
analyzed.
• If these duties were a part of this person’s job description then he/she
would have to go through both DOT and RCRA training in order to
complete these tasks.

36. Agenda
Creating Effective Training Programs
Who, What, When, Why of EHS Training
Methods of Training
Case Studies
Summary / Q&A
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37. Train as a Team
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38. Contact Us!
1-888-834-9697
www.triumvirate.com
Nicole Grein: ngrein@triumvirate.com