Training – Risk, Safety, & Resilience

Division	Course Name	Description	Duration; Frequency	Format	Register
EHS-OS	Fall Protection	The purpose of this course is to provide hazard recognition and general knowledge of safe working procedures when exposed to fall hazards. This course will explain the hierarchy of fall protection and the use of guardrails, fall restraint, personal fall arrest systems, and warning lines/ designated areas to reduce fall hazards. Read More	2-hours; annual	In-Person	Click Here
EM	Emergency Preparedness Workshop	Helps units and supervisors develop Emergency Preparedness plans for their department, covering filing and using Emergency Preparedness Guides. Read More	1-hour	In-Person	Click Here
EM	Mason Alert	Provided for designated administrators, managers, and authorized senders. The training covers the use of the alert system, message design and sending, group management, and system features. Read More	1-hour; annual	Hybrid	Click Here
EM	Emergency Preparedness Training	Helps you understand emergency management principles, plan for known threats and potential hazards, and review emergency response roles within the Mason Community. Employees can access training on MasonLeaps, while student access is coming soon. Read More	1-hour; annual	Online	Launch Course
EM	Active Threat	Teaches participants how to respond to an Active Threat situation. The RUN-HIDE-FIGHT response to an Active Shooter situation is also covered. Read More	1.5-hours	In-Person	Click Here
EHW	Stop the Bleed	Teaches participants how to provide first aid to large volume bleeding, and use a tourniquet. Read More	1.5-hours	In-Person	Click Here
EM	Resident Assistant Safety Academy	Includes workshops on emergency preparedness, response procedures, and common health and safety hazards. This training aims to educate Resident Advisors on handling health and safety issues effectively in emergencies. Read More	4-hours; annual	Hybrid	Click Here
EHS	Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC) Residential Orientation	Discussion of policies, rules, and/or regulations located within the residential handbook for students residing at the Front Royal campus residence hall. Read More	1-hour; annual	In-Person	Click Here
EHS-FS	Fire Extinguisher Use	Learn to safely and confidently operate a fire extinguisher at this hands-on training. Read More	1-hour; annual	In-Person	Click Here
EHS-FS	Fire Safety Training	Provides basic fire safety information and tools to acknowledge fire safety concerns and take the appropriate mitigation actions. This training also provides participants with a fundamental base for Crowd Manager Training. Read More	1-hour; annual	In-Person	Click Here
EHS-FS	Crowd Manager Training	Familiarize employees who work at large venues on campus with the Crowd Manager Guide, and the responsibilities and duties of a crowd manager. Read More	1-hour; annual	In-Person	Click Here
EHS-LS	Animal & Vivarium Safety	Covers risks, vivarium safety, zoonotic diseases, protective equipment, waste handling, allergens, and medical surveillance. Read More	1-hour; every 3 years	Hybrid	Click Here
EHS-LS	Autoclave Equipment	Covers Regulated Medical Waste regulations and safe operating procedures for autoclave equipment. Individuals are required to take this training prior to preparing waste for autoclave treatment and/or operating an autoclave. Read More	30 minutes; as needed	Hybrid	Email labsafe@gmu.edu to request training.
EHS-LS	Basic Radiation Safety	Covers principles of ionizing radiation and safety measures to be taken when working with radioactive materials. This course is required after submission of a Radioactive Material Project Registration form and before an individual can be approved as an Authorized or Supervised User.	8-hours; one-time	Online	Email labsafe@gmu.edu to request training.
EHS-LS	Biological Safety for BSL-2 Laboratories	Covers biosafety principles, risk assessment, disinfection procedures, waste handling, autoclave use, spills, and exposure response. Read More	1 hour; one-time	Online	Employees Only: Launch Course Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course \| Completion Form
EHS-LS	BSL-2 Biosafety Refresher	Fulfills the requirement for Biological Safety for BSL-2 Laboratories training. To register for the refresher training, prior attendance of Biological Safety for BSL-2 Laboratories and Laboratory Safety Orientation is required. Read More	1-hour; annual	Online	Employees Only: Launch Course Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course \| Completion Form
EHS-LS	Laboratory Safety Awareness	All non-lab employees must complete Laboratory Safety Awareness training before entering George Mason University laboratories. The training covers hazard recognition, appropriate attire, and emergency protocols for visitors. Read More	1-hour; annual	Online	Employees Only: Launch Course Non-Employees: Launch Course \| Completion Form
EHS-LS	Laboratory Safety Orientation	Covers university-specific safety policies, chemical hygiene, risk assessment, waste management, and emergency response. It also introduces best practices for working with chemicals and non-infectious biological materials and highlights EHS services available to lab personnel. Read More	45 minutes; one-time	Online	Employees Only: Launch Course Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course \| Completion Form
EHS-LS	Laboratory Safety Refresher	This refresher includes updated policies, personal protection, hazard identification, waste and inventory management, spill response, engineering controls, and decontamination procedures. Prior attendance of Laboratory Safety Orientation is required. Read More	45 minutes; annual	Online	Employees Only: Launch Course Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course \| Completion Form
EHS-LS	Laser Safety Awareness	Covers principles of laser radiation hazards, laser classification, and safety basics for those operating or working near laser systems. This course is required for anyone working with or around Class 3B or 4 lasers.	2-hours; initial	Online	Email labsafe@gmu.edu to request training.
EHS-LS	Radiation Protection -Mason Specific	Provides program and license-specific information for those working with regulated quantities of open and closed-sources ionizing radiation at Mason. Course is required prior to beginning with ionizing radiation and thereafter as determined by the Radiation Safety Officer. Basic Radiation Safety is a pre-requisite for this course.	45 minutes; initial and as needed	In-Person	Email labsafe@gmu.edu to request training.
EHS-LS	Shipping Class 6.2 Infectious Materials	This course is for lab personnel who frequently ship infectious materials or dry ice. It fulfills DOT training requirements, except for in-depth security training. The course focuses on shipping by air following the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation. Read More	2-hours; every 2 years	Hybrid	Email labsafe@gmu.edu to request training.
EHS-LS	Working Safely with HIV	Covers the associated hazards, mitigation strategies, and incident response procedures. Prior completion of Biological Safety for BSL-2 Laboratories is required. Read More	1-hour	Online	Email labsafe@gmu.edu to request training.
EHS-LS	X-Ray Safety Awareness	Provides information on how X-ray producing equipment and safety features designed to protect the people who operate them. This course is required for all university personnel working with non-medical X-ray producing devices.	45 minutes; initial	In-Person	Email labsafe@gmu.edu to request training.
EHS-OS	Asbestos & Silica Awareness	This class provides awareness training on asbestos hazards, control and protection methods, identification of damaged material, and response to releases. Read More	1-hour; annual	Hybrid	Click Here
EHS-OS	Hazard Communication	Covers topics such as labeling and storage of hazardous materials, measures to protect against exposure, emergency procedures, safety equipment, hazardous waste disposal, and safety policies. It must be completed within 30 days of employment. Read More	1-hour	Online	Employees Only:Launch Course Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course \| Completion Form
EHW	Bloodborne Pathogens	Provided to individuals at occupational risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The training covers risks, handling procedures for human materials, and other potentially infectious materials. Read More	1-hour; annual	Online	Employees Only: Launch Course Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course \| Completion Form
EHS-OS	Field Safety	A formal risk assessment is required for research projects conducted outside traditional laboratories. Training requirements are based on assessment findings. Contact EHS to complete the risk assessment process.	30-minutes	In-Person	Email safety@gmu.edu to complete a risk assessment.
EHS-EC	Hazardous and Regulated Waste	How to properly identify, collect, label, and store hazardous materials and regulated waste for disposal.	1-hour	Online	Employees Only: Launch Course Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course \| Completion Form
EHW	Hearing Conservation	Covers the effects of noise on hearing, the use of hearing protective devices (HPD), and audiometric testing. Workers in areas where the 8-hour average may be exceeded must receive hearing conservation training within 6 months of assignment. Read More	1-hour; annual	Hybrid	Click Here
EHW	Respiratory Protection	Covers respiratory hazards in routine and emergency situations, proper usage of respirators including donning, doffing, limitations, and maintenance. Employees must complete respiratory protection training before receiving respiratory protection. Read More	1-hour; annual	In-Person	Click Here
EHS-OS	Aerial Lift Training	Includes hands-on instruction covering equipment inspection, safe operation, maneuvering techniques, and the use of personal protective equipment. Read More	Varies; every 3 years	In-Person	Click Here
EHS-OS	Art Safety	Covers policies and safety practices related to working with hazardous materials. This training must be completed within 30 days of employment. Read More	1-hour; annual	Hybrid	Click Here
EHS-OS	Chainsaw Safety	Covers chainsaw operation, maintenance, safety hazard awareness, proper use of personal protective equipment, and safety procedures. Read More	4-hours; every 3 years	In-Person	Click Here
EHS-OS	Confined Space Entry	A confined space is a work area that allows entry and assigned tasks, but has limited access and is not meant for continuous occupancy. Read More	3-hours	In-Person	Click Here
EHS-OS	Fall Protection	Enhances hazard recognition and general understanding of safe working procedures in relation to fall hazards. Read More	2-hours	In-Person	Click Here
EHS-OS	General Safety Training	Provides an overview of workplace hazards, the EHS safety program, safety resources, plans, manuals, and required training. Read More	1-hour	Hybrid	Click Here
EHS-OS	Lockout Tagout Training	This training is the process of isolating and preventing the release of hazardous energy during machine, motor, and electrical equipment service, maintenance, and modification. Read More	1-hour; as needed	In-Person	Click Here
EHS-OS	Forklift Operator Training	Teaches employees how to inspect, operate, and maneuver forklifts, man lifts, and other industrial trucks. It is mandatory for all employees using such equipment. Read More	Varies; every 3 years	In-Person	Click Here
EHS-OS	N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator Training	Required for all employees who are required to wear an N95 respirator to perform job functions. This training provides information on when N95 respiratory protection is required as well as how to wear, care, and use respiratory protection in the workplace.	1-hour; annual	Online	Launch Course
ORM	Driver Awareness	Provides information regarding federal and state laws, University policies that apply to vehicle use, safety and operating procedures to include 11-15 passenger vans, and procedures for reporting vehicle accidents.	1-hour; every 2 years	Online	Employees Only: Launch Course Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course \| Completion Form
ORM	Golf Cart Safety	Required for anyone at Mason (faculty, staff, students, volunteers, etc.) who operates a motorized utility vehicle (MUV)/golf cart at Mason.	1-hour; every 2 years	Online	Employees Only: Launch Course Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course \| Completion Form