Federal, state, and local laws require training on hazardous materials, pollution prevention, and workplace safety. These trainings ensure you can work safely, protect the environment, and meet legal requirements. The specific trainings you need depend on your job duties, the materials or equipment you use, and the hazards in your work area. To confirm which trainings apply to you, consult your supervisor, the Office of the Dean, or Environmental Health & Safety and Risk Management (EHS-RM).
Access the CSU Training Portal: CSU Learn
Required Trainings
All Employees
Instructional Faculty
- Hazardous Waste Generator (RCRA) (31 mins) one-time
- Fire Safety: Using a Fire Extinguisher (7 mins) annual
Principal Investigators (PIs)
- Hazardous Waste Generator (RCRA) (31 mins) annual
- Prinicpal Investigator Responsibilities (30 mins) annual
- Fire Safety: Using a Fire Extinguisher (7 mins) annual
Instructional Support Technicians (ISTs)
- Hazardous Waste Generator (RCRA) (31 mins) annual
- Fire Safety: Using a Fire Extinguisher (7 mins) annual
Work Specific Trainings
Laboratory Safety Training
Required for all Laboratory Personnel - Storing, handling, or using hazardous chemicals and/or biological materials
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety (135 mins) valid for three (3) years
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety Refresher (45 mins) every 3 years after initial training expires
- Chemical Hygiene Plan and Lab Safety (in-person), (90 mins) 3 years - contact EHS-RM (x3550)
Additional Trainings
| Biological Safety | Occurance |
|---|---|
| CSU - Fundamentals of Biosafety | 3 years |
| Biosafety Level 1 Training | 3 years |
| CSU - Safe use of Biological Safety Cabinets | 3 years |
| Biosafety Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal | 3 years |
|
Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness 2.0 - Cal/OSHA Hepatitis B Acknoledgement Form |
Annual - Contact EHS-RM for information |
| Chemical Safety | Occurance |
| Carcinogen Safety | One-Time |
| Compressed Gas Safety | 3 years |
| CSU - Cryogen Safety | 3 years |
| CSU - Dry Ice Safety | 3 years |
| Eyewashes and Emergency Showers | 3 years |
| Flammable Liquids | 3 years |
| Formaldehyde Safety | Annual |
| Radiation Safety | Occurance |
| Radiation Safety | *No known sources of radiation at CSUCI -contat EHS-RM |
SHOP Safety Trainings
Required for all SHOP Personnel - Storing, handling, or using hand and power tools
- CSU - SHOP Safety
- CSU - Hazard Communication
- Chemical Hygiene Plan and Shop Safety (in-person), (90 mins) 3 years - contact EHS-RM (x3550)
Additional Trainings
| SHOP Safety | Occurance |
|---|---|
| Compressed Air Safety | 3 years |
| Electrical Safety 2.0 - Cal/OSHA | 3 years |
| Hand and Power Tool Safety | 3 years |
| Machine Guarding | 3 years |
| Welding, Cutting, and Brazing | 3 years |
Other Safety Training
| Heat Illness | Occurance |
|---|---|
| Heat Stress Recognition and Prevention - Cal/OSHA | Annual |
| LASER Safety | Occurance |
| CSU - LASER Safety | 3 years |
| 3D Printer Safety | 3 years |
| Lithium Battery Safety | Occurance |
| Safe Storage and Handling of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles | 3 years |
| Van Safety | Occurance |
| CSU - Van Safety | Annual |
In-Person Trainings
EHS-RM can provide various types of in-person trainings. Contact EHS-RM (x3550) or the Office of the Dean of Arts&Sciences artsandsciences@csuci.edu, for arrangements.