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On-Line Safety Training for New & Permanent Employeeheadline bar 1 - On-Line Safety Training for New & Permanent Employee
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                  4 - Page 4  Safety VideosHazard CommunicationChemical Hygiene PlanMSDS sites  In order to maintain the highest standards for safety and health and respect for the environment, employees must understand and practice appropriate safety procedures for their own protection and the protection of others. Supervisors will take an active role by initiating preventative measures to control exposure to hazards associated with activities under their direction.DirectionsNew permanent, summer, and temporary employees must take the New Employee Safety Orientation.  You may either take this on-line course or view videos instead.  Afterwards, there are mandatory quizes.Permanent employees that have been with the USDA for at least one year will take the Annual Refresher Training and the mandatory quizes upon completion.New Employee Safety OrientationStudy the relevant information according to your job requirements.  There will be quizes associated with some of these links.Emergency ProceduresHazard CommunicationsPersonal Protective EquipmentElectrical SafetyPower Tools & Machine GuardsErgonomicWorkplace ViolenceLaboratory Safety EssentialsChemical Safety & StorageCentrifuge Operation & MaintenanceCompressed Gas CylindersGlassware Washing HazardsHazardous Waste ManagementRadiation SafetyVentilation Equipments (Fume Hoods)Farm & Field Safety TrainingField & Pesticide WorkTractor SafetyATV DrivingProtective ClothingAnnual Refresher TrainingChoose the topics according to your job environment.  There will be quizes associated with some of these links.Centrifuge OperationElectrical Lockout/TagoutErgonomicsEmergency ResponseFarm & Field Safety TrainingGlassware Washing HazardsHazard CommunicationsHazardous Waste ManagementLaboratory Safety EssentialsRadiation SafetyPower Tools, Machine Guards & MaintenanceWorkplace ViolenceUpon Completion of each quiz, be sure to sign your name and forward them to Kathie Moh's mailbox or office to recieve creditsThank you for participating in this program. For comments or questions, please emailthe training program developer. [1]
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