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Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety Environmental Health and Safety

WebPortable fire extinguishers are found in most buildings on campus. When used properly, portable fire extinguishers can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or …

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Personal Protective Equipment Environmental Health and Safety

WebEnvironmental, Health & Safety developed this program to help departments protect employees from exposure to workplace hazards and to facilitate university compliance …

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Bandsaws and Band Resaws Safety Checklist Environmental …

WebBandsaw wheels must be full encased. The outside periphery of the enclosure must be solid. The front and back of the band wheels must be either enclosed by solid material or …

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Occupational Health Assurance Environmental Health and Safety

WebControls. If employees are exposed above allowable limits as established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), EHS will work with the …

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Occupational Safety and Health

WebOccupational Safety and Health Team. Zachary Adams. Assistant Director, Occupational Safety and Health Programs. [email protected] | 540-231-5985. Tim Walker. Industrial …

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Machine Shop Safety Environmental Health and Safety

WebLockout/Tagout. Powered Industrial Trucks Safety. Respiratory Protection Program. Reverse Signal Operations. Scaffold Safety. Silica Exposure Control Plan. Welding, Cutting, …

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Excavation Safety Environmental Health and Safety Virginia Tech

WebEnvironmental Health & Safety will provide technical support, competent person and awareness level training, and oversight for this program. Involvement by Environmental …

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Contractor Safety Environmental Health and Safety

WebDepartments using contractors must designate a coordinator to interact with contractors and subcontractors to ensure relative information is exchanged and exposures to the public …

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What Training Do I Need

WebOperator Certification and Training. Operator certification is a two part process at Virginia Tech. For the first part, the operator must complete online general awareness level …

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Aerial Lifts Environmental Health and Safety Virginia Tech

WebInformation regarding the safe use of telescoping and articulating aerial lifts. The university requires training and certification in aerial lift operation to assure that operators have a …

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Compressed Gas Cylinders

WebPersonnel who use, handle, or transport compressed gas cylinders should be trained in proper methods to reduce the potential for fires, explosions, physical damage, and/or …

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Electrical Safety Environmental Health and Safety

WebNew electrical wiring, the modification, extension, or replacement of existing wiring must conform to the requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC), the Virginia Uniform …

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Silica Exposure Control Plan Environmental Health and Safety

WebThe Silica Exposure Control Plan (SECP) is administered by Environmental Health and Safety. Departments who perform construction, renovation, maintenance, or repair …

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Powered Industrial Trucks Safety Environmental Health and …

WebOperator training and certification The operator must complete the following prior to being authorized to operate a powered industrial truck (PIT) at Virginia Tech. Note: The …

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Confined Space Program Environmental Health and Safety

WebHazards. All confined spaces at Virginia Tech are assumed to be permit-required unless evaluated prior to entry and determined to be non-permit required spaces. The presence …

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Extension Cords Safety Environmental Health and Safety

WebCords must be covered by a cord protector or tape when they extend into a walkway or other path of travel to avoid creating a trip hazard. Extension cords used with grounding-type …

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Asbestos Operations and Maintenance

WebVirginia Department of Labor and Industry. Asbestos FACT Sheet - Asbestos abatement project information; Asbestos, Lead, or Demolition Project Notification - State …

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Asbestos Management Plan

WebIn accordance with Section 4.12 of the Department of General Service's "Construction and Professional Services Manual," a Virginia licensed asbestos management planner shall …

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Farm & Agricultural Safety Training Program

WebMore than 334,000 Virginians work as part of the Commonwealth’s diverse agricultural ecosystem, despite farming’s status as one of the nation’s most hazardous occupations. …

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