Requirements by Job/Department
Training Schedule
Online Training Programs
The following training information is provided for SUNY Poly - Utica employees, students, visitors, contractors, and others who visit or work on our campus.
Additional information for trainings related to specific hazardous activities or jobs will be updated to our SUNY Poly Utica EHS website.
Please contact Sean Clive (EHS Director) at clives@sunypoly.edu or 315-792-7101, if you have any questions.
Required for ALL employees:
1. Hazard Communication / Right to Know Training (annual for Public Employees including full- and part-time, and student workers, one time for private employees) – NYS PESH regulations, and SUNY System policy indicates who is expected to complete Right to Know training and how often it is to be completed - http://system.suny.edu/
This training was prepared in an effort to ensure a healthy and safe workplace for our employees, and to comply with Federal and State requirements related to Hazard Communication (HazCom) and Right To Know (RTK) regulations. This training will be supplemented by supervisor-led training related to specific hazardous chemicals used on a regular basis by certain employees. The training includes a video powerpoint presentation (with audio), supplemental materials and links, and a quiz. Please click on the following link and review the materials and complete the quiz to receive credit for the training.
Annual Hazard Communication / Right to Know training – Access the training material using your @sunypoly.edu credentials to sign in to Google. At this time, only @sunypoly.edu users will have access to these materials.
2. Fire Safety / Emergency Response – The following links are to materials that will provide you with important information regarding Fire Safety and Emergency Response. Each departmental office on campus should have at least one copy of each document. Employees may choose to have their own as well. Please download these materials and print as needed.
- Employee Emergency Response Guide (Utica Campus) (pdf)
- Emergency Evacuation of Persons with Disabilities Brochure (pdf)
- Employee Fire Safety Information Brochure (pdf)
- Employee Fire Safety Guide For New Employees (pdf)
- Emergency Information for Faculty and Instructors in the Classroom (pdf)
- Fire Safety for Off-Campus/Commuter Students (pdf)
- Muster/Assembly point locations (Utica) (pdf)
- Residence Hall Fire Safety Brochure (pdf)
Recommended / Additional Information for all employees:
The following video links are provided for your information and pertain to issues that may be of interest to you or your coworkers. If classroom training sessions are planned for any of these topics, an announcement will be forwarded via the faculty/staff/student announcement system.
- Active Shooter -
- Emergency Evacuation
- Threatening Phone Call
- Fire Extinguisher Awareness
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use
- CPR, First Aid, AED Training
- Montana State Fund (Safety Videos)
- Dow Chemical Lab Safety Academy (Safety Videos):
Available Lab Specific Training:
The following links are to training programs available to SUNY Poly students, employees, etc... Documentation of training(s) completed by employees / students is required in some circumstances, and strongly encouraged for all.
CGAM Basic Safety Training - Required for access to the CGAM rooms in Donovan Hall
Laboratory Safety Training (These trainings must be supplemented by instructor / supervisor trainings specific to the space, equipment, and materials.) Review of the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) and Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM) for each employee working in labs is expected. Student participation in laboratories will be expected to complete Departmental trainings provided by Instructors / Principal Investigators.
- GENERAL LAB SAFETY
- NC BioNetwork Lab Safety
- NC BioNetwork Lab Safety Video Part 1 – Proper Dress and PPE
- NC BioNetwork Lab Safety Video Part 2 – Safety Equipment
- NC BioNetwork Lab Safety Video Part 3 – Behavior
- NC BioNetwork Lab Safety Video Part 4 – Chemical Hazards
- NC BioNetwork Lab Safety Video Part 5 – Safe Chemical Handling
- NC BioNetwork Lab Safety Video Part 6 – Other General Hazards
- Dow Chemical Lab Safety Academy
- Lab Safety Office Ergonomics
- PPE Basics
- Waste Handling
- Secondary Containment
- Housekeeping & Inspections
- Basic Electrical Safety
- Fire Extinguisher Basics
- Lone Worker Guidelines
- Fume Hood Basics
- Gas Cylinder Handling
- Mechanical Integrity
- Vacuum Equipment
- Biological Hazards
- Nanoparticle Safety
- Pyrophorics
- Reactive Chemicals
- (Material) Safety Data Sheets
- Chemical Labeling
- Sample Transportation & Shipping
- Line of Fire
- Crash Course
- (Humorous) Chemistry #21 - Lab Techniques and Safety - used only in conjunction with NC BioNetwork or Dow Chemical Lab Safety Academy video series.
- NC BioNetwork Lab Safety
- BIOSAFETY - Currently only Biosafety Level II in Donovan Hall 2106
- CITI Program Biosafety
- Instructions
- Training requirements depend on level of involvement and exposure
- Basic room access not working with or around Biosafety materials / work areas - Introduction to Biosafety - Stage 1
- Researcher / Technical Assistant / Lab Technician / Student Worker working with and around materials / work areas - Biosafety Complete Training Series - Stage 1
- CITI Program Biosafety
Available Vehicle Specific Training:
The following links are to training programs available to SUNY Poly students, employees, etc… who will use certain vehicles on campus. Documentation of training(s) completed by employees / students is required in some circumstances, and strongly encouraged for all. These videos may be a part of the overall training program.
Vehicle Operation
- GEM Car
- Gator Utility Vehicle
- 12- to 15-Passenger Van
- Lawn Mower / Trimmer
- Forklift - Classroom Only with Operational Competency Testing
- Bucket Truck - Classroom Only with Operational Competency Testing
- Scissor Lift / Aerial Platform - Classroom Only with Operational Competency Testing
Available Emergency Response Training:
The following links are to training programs available to SUNY Poly employees / supervisors in critical response roles (e.g. Essential Employees, Administration, Emergency Responders). Documentation of training(s) completed by employees should be forwarded to EHS.
ICS and NIMS Courses (Online) |
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ICS-100 - Web |
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ICS-200 - Web |
ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (essential employees) |
IS-700 - Web |
IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction (all) |
IS-702 - Web |
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IS-703 - Web |
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IS-706 – Web |
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IS-800 – Web |
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Special ICS / NIMS Classes Require Scheduled Classroom (off-site training locations) |
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ICS-300 – Special Class |
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ICS-400 – Special Class |
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IS-701 (retired) |
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IS-704 (retired) |
IS-704: NIMS Communication and Information Management (unavailable) |
G-191 – Special Class |
G-191: Incident Command System/ Emergency Operations Center Interface |
G-402 – Special Class |
G-402 Incident Command System (ICS) Overview for Executives/Senior Officials (Administration) |
G-775 – Special Class |
G-775: Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management and Operations |