Asbestos Awareness

This online course provides an overview to workers who may be potentially exposed to asbestos while on the job.

AED Awareness Training

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are potentially life-saving devices found in many Texas A&M University facilities. This online course will explain the basic functions of an AED and how and when they should be used.

General Stormwater Awareness

General Overview of Stormwater requirements that Texas A&M must follow according to state and federal regulations and the stormwater management plan. You will be directed to the EHS Online Training page and be required to enter your NetID and password. Search for “General Stormwater Awareness” and click to begin. Completions are not automatically recorded on your transcript; but will be reflected on your transcript in 7-10 business days. For assistance, contact ehsd@tamu.edu.

General Stormwater Awareness Construction

This course is a general awareness course for the requirements of stormwater protection when dealing with construction projects on the campus of Teas A&M. The purpose of this course is to educate those performing construction or earthwork the requirements of the state of Texas for stormwater protection.  For questions about this course, contact ehsd@tamu.edu.

This classroom course is designed to provide a basic overview of the chemistry of fire as well as the different classification of fires and types of fire extinguishers. For questions about this course, call 979-845-2132.

Forklift Safety and Operations.

TrainTraq Course #211414: Forklift Safety and Operations Training. This course will educate employees on forklift safety and operations. All employees who work in a facility where forklifts are operated should complete this course.
Any employee wanting to receive their Forklift Certification is required to complete this training, followed by a hands-on practical. Contact tamu-forklift@tamu.edu for scheduling.

Slow Moving Vehicle Training for TAMU faculty, staff, and student employees.

Slow Moving Vehicle Training for TAMU faculty, staff, and student employees. Texas A&M University is committed to safety. In this course you will learn about vehicle markings, safety, and travel routes for Slow Moving Vehicles on the Texas A&M University Campus. This course is required for anyone operating a Slow Moving Vehicle and is suggested for passengers of a Slow Moving Vehicle. For questions about this course, contact  EHS at 979-845-2132, ehsd@tamu.edu, or jrfields@tamu.edu.

Slow Moving Vehicle Training for Non-TAMU affiliated personnel and students.

Slow Moving Vehicle Training for Non-TAMU affiliated personnel and students. This course covers vehicle markings, safety, and travel routes for Slow Moving Vehicles on the Texas A&M University Campus. This course is required for anyone operating a Slow Moving Vehicle and is suggested for passengers of a Slow Moving Vehicle. For questions about this course, contact  EHS at 979-845-2132, ehsd@tamu.edu, or jrfields@tamu.edu.

For questions about these courses, call 979-845-2132 and request hazardous material shipping training.

Hazardous Material Shipping DOT 49CFR HMR

DOT 49CFR HMR introduces and gives instruction in the use of the regulation, tables, preparation of documents, marking, labeling, and packing for HM transport.

DOT/IATA Hazardous Material Shipping

General awareness/familiarization training is designed to provide familiarity with DOT and IATA regulatory requirements for shippers of hazardous material/dangerous goods and to enable the employee to recognize and identify hazardous material consistent with the hazard communication standards of the DOT/IATA regulations.

Hazardous Material Shipping

Function Specific - Function Specific training introduces and provides guidance in identifying and preparing specific hazardous material that are shipped routinely, as required by IATA and DOT regulations.

Hazardous Material Shipping - IATA DGR

This course introduces and gives instruction in the use of the regulation, tables, preparation of documents, marking, labeling, and packing for HM transport.

Hazardous Material Shipping - Infectious Substance DOT/IATA

Introduces and provides guidance in identifying Infectious Substance in accordance with IATA and DOT regulations, instruction in preparation of shipment for air/ground transport.

Hazardous Material Shipping – Radioactive Materials (RAM)

The RAM training introduces the relationship of activity, exposure, and isotopes required by the IATA and DOT regulations in the receiving and shipping of radioactive material, to include the preparation of documentation, packaging, marking and labeling of RAM.

Explanation of the Texas A&M Hearing Conservation Program and how to protect your hearing from excessive noise. Please contact EHS at 979-845-2132 for scheduling information.

Hazard communication (chemical safety), physical safety, and fire safety training for new/newly assigned employees must be completed prior to assigning any duties that result in exposure to hazardous chemicals.  To register for this course, follow the instructions for Classroom Training provided on the How do I register for laboratory safety training? page. For questions about this course, contact EHS at 979-845-2132 or at labsafety@tamu.edu.

Hazard Communication

Chemical safety training for new or newly assigned employees must be completed prior to assigning any duties that may result in exposure to hazardous chemicals. To take this course, follow the instructions for Online Training provided on the How do I register for laboratory safety training? page. You will be required to enter your NetID and password. Search for Hazard Communication Training and click to begin. Completions will be reported to TrainTraq within 7 - 10 business days and will available on your transcript. For questions about this course, contact EHS at 979-845-2132 or at labsafety@tamu.edu.

Laboratory Safety for Teaching Assistants

Laboratory Safety for Teaching Assistants – Train Traq Course #2111402 - is currently unavailable.

For questions about this course, contact EHS at 979-845-2132 or at labsafety@tamu.edu.

Cryogenic Safety

This online course teaches safety precautions and hazards associated with cryogenic work, storage and transportation of cryogenic materials, and safety equipment to be in place for personal protection. To take this course, follow the instructions for Online Training provided on the How do I register for laboratory safety training? page. You will be required to enter your NetID and password. Search for Hazard Communication Training and click to begin. Completions will be reported to TrainTraq within 7 - 10 business days and will available on your transcript. For questions about this course, contact EHS at 979-845-2132 or at labsafety@tamu.edu.

General Radiation Safety Training (Classroom)

This training is required, by state law, for all Radioactive Material (RAM) users.  All personnel who intend to handle radioactive materials in the laboratory must complete this classroom training prior to handling.  This training covers the basics of radiation safety, state regulations, how to order radioactive materials, how to schedule waste pickup, etc. To register for this course, go to the EHS Website https://rammgt.tamu.edu and follow the training links.

General Radiological Safety Refresher Training

This is an online course that is offered as two year refresher training for users of radioactive materials. All RAM users who completed the classroom training must complete the online refresher training every two years. To access this course, https://ehsdtraining.tamu.edu and enter your NetID and password. After successful completion of the course, the certificate of completion will be e-mailed to you.

General Radiation Producing Device Training

This training must be completed by all personnel who intend to use any radiation producing devices (devices which produce X-rays) in the laboratory. This is an online course that covers the general radiation safety for analytical X-ray units. This training is also offered as two year refresher training for RPD users. To access this course, https://ehsdtraining.tamu.edu and enter your NetID and password. After successful completion of the course, the certificate of completion will be e-mailed to you.

General Radiation Safety for the Electron Beam Facility

This training is offered specifically for users of electron beam accelerator used for research and development and industrial operations. To access this course, https://ehsdtraining.tamu.edu and enter your NetID and password. After successful completion of the course, the certificate of completion will be e-mailed to you.

Transportation Training for Moisture Gauge Users

This training is required by U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) 49CFR 172.704. This training is for TAMU employees transporting soil moisture/density gauges over public highways. To access this course, https://ehsdtraining.tamu.edu and enter your NetID and password.

Veterinary Hospital Radiation Safety (classroom)

This training is required, by state law, for all Veterinary uses of radioactive Material (RAM). This training includes nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapy uses at VTH. This is offered every month and also at the request of VTH.

Radiation Producing Device Training for Users at the Vet Hospital

This is an online course that covers the diagnostic radiography (X-ray) fluoroscopy (Fluoro), Computer aided Tomography (CT), Tomotherapy, and other hazards. To access this course, https://ehsdtraining.tamu.edu and enter your NetID and password.

Veterinary Hospital Radiation Safety refresher (on line-traintraq)

This training is on train traq. All RAM users at the VTH who completed the classroom training must complete the online refresher training every year.

Laser Safety

This is an online course that covers the laser safety. This training must be completed by all personnel who is intending to use lasers in the laboratory. To access this course, https://ehsdtraining.tamu.edu and enter your NetID and password.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety

This is an annual PAPR (Powered-Air Purifying Respirator) training course. Upon completion of this course, employees should understand when respirators are necessary in the workplace, the key aspects of respirators, general respirator fit testing strategies, the benefits and limitations of wearing a PAPR, as well as the proper use, maintenance, and general troubleshooting strategies for a PAPR. For questions and/or assistance regarding this course, please contact Environmental Health and Safety at ehsd.occ.health@tamu.edu or 979-845-2132.

Overview of the Texas A&M University Respiratory Protection Program, including basic instruction on the use of respirators and hazard recognition. NOTE: This course is offered on an individual basis and only by appointment. For more information, call 979-845-2132.