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| Division | Course Name | Description | Duration; Frequency | Format | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EHS | 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. | 2-hours; annual | In-Person | Click Here |
| EM&FS | Emergency Preparedness Workshop | Helps units and supervisors develop Emergency Preparedness plans for their department, covering filing and using Emergency Preparedness Guides. | 1-hour | In-Person | Click Here |
| EM&FS | 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. | 1-hour; annual | Hybrid | Click Here |
| EM&FS | 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 available via Blackboard. | 1-hour; annual | Online | Employees Only: Launch Course Students Only: Launch Course |
| EM&FS | 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. | 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. | 1.5-hours | In-Person | Click Here |
| EM&FS | 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. | 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. | 1-hour; annual | In-Person | Click Here |
| EM&FS | Fire Extinguisher Use | Learn to safely and confidently operate a fire extinguisher at this hands-on training. | 1-hour; annual | In-Person | Click Here |
| EM&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. | 1-hour; annual | In-Person | Click Here |
| EM&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. | 1-hour; annual | In-Person | Click Here |
| EHS | Animal Research Safety | Covers risks, vivarium safety, zoonotic diseases, protective equipment, waste handling, allergens, and medical surveillance. | 1-hour; every 3 years | Hybrid | Employees Only: Launch Course Students Only: Click Here Contractors & Visitors: Please contact labsafe@gmu.edu to request this training. |
| EHS | 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. | 30 minutes; as needed | Hybrid | Click Here |
| EHS | 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 | Biological Safety for BSL-2 Laboratories | Covers biosafety principles, risk assessment, disinfection procedures, waste handling, autoclave use, spills, and exposure response. | 1 hour; one-time | Online | Employees Only: Launch Course Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course | Completion Form |
| EHS | 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. | 1-hour; annual | Online | Employees Only: Launch Course Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course | Completion Form |
| EHS | 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. | 1-hour; annual | Online | Employees Only: Launch Course Spanish Version: Launch Course (Comenzar el Curso) Non-Employees: Launch Course | Completion Form |
| EHS | 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. | 45 minutes; one-time | Online | Employees Only: Launch Course Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course | Completion Form |
| EHS | 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. | 45 minutes; annual | Online | Employees Only: Launch Course Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course | Completion Form |
| EHS | 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 | EHS for Principal Investigators and Laboratory Supervisors | Provides George Mason Principal Investigators and Laboratory Supervisors with information on their roles and responsibilities for safety in the laboratory they oversee. | 20 minutes; one-time | Online | Launch Course |
| EHS | 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 | 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. | 2-hours; every 2 years | Hybrid | Email labsafe@gmu.edu to request training. |
| EHS | 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. | 1-hour | Online | Click Here |
| EHS | 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 | Asbestos & Silica Awareness | This class provides awareness training on asbestos hazards, control and protection methods, identification of damaged material, and response to releases. | 1-hour; annual | Hybrid | Click Here |
| EHS | 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. | 1-hour | Online | Employees Only:Launch Course Spanish Version Launch Course (Comenzar el Curso) Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course | Completion Form |
| EHS | 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 | 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 | 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. | 1-hour; annual | Online | Employees Only: Launch Course Spanish Version: Launch Course (Comenzar el Curso) Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course | Completion Form |
| EHW | Hands-Only CPR/AED | Learn the fundamentals of responding to a cardiac emergency by performing hands-only CPR, and how to operate an AED. | 1.5 hours | In-Person | Click Here |
| 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. | 1-hour; annual | Hybrid | Click Here |
| EHW | Opioid Overdose Response and Naloxone | Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency, including the proper administration of Naloxone medication. | 1-hour | In-Person | 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. | 1-hour; annual | In-Person | Click Here |
| EHS | Aerial Lift Training | Includes hands-on instruction covering equipment inspection, safe operation, maneuvering techniques, and the use of personal protective equipment. | Varies; every 3 years | In-Person | Click Here |
| EHS | Art Safety | Covers policies and safety practices related to working with hazardous materials. This training must be completed within 30 days of employment. | 1-hour; annual | Hybrid | Click Here |
| EHS | Chainsaw Safety | Covers chainsaw operation, maintenance, safety hazard awareness, proper use of personal protective equipment, and safety procedures. | 4-hours; every 3 years | In-Person | Click Here |
| EHS | 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. | 3-hours | In-Person | Click Here |
| EHS | 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. | 1-hour; as needed | In-Person | Click Here |
| EHS | 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. | Varies; every 3 years | In-Person | Click Here |
| EHS | 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 Spanish Version: Launch Course (Comenzar el Curso) 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 Spanish Version: Launch Course (Comenzar el Curso) Students & Non-Employees: Launch Course | Completion Form |