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Overview:

This course describes how and why workplace accidents are investigated. It is appropriate for anyone who has been involved in a workplace accident and/or the accident investigation process. It serves as an introduction for those who are unfamiliar with accident investigations and as a refresher for those who have some experience with accident investigations. It also discusses the process of Root Cause Analysis and reviews safety practices that can help prevent accidents from occurring.

Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Understand the goals of an Accident Investigation and how it can prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future
Secure an accident scene
Apply Root Cause Analysis to an Accident Investigation
Understand why complete and thorough interviews are important, and how you can help in this process
Report close calls and near misses effectively
Understand the role of policies, equipment and training in preventing accidents

Duration:

This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Course Description

Back Safety

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Overview:

This course explains the physiology of the back and presents common types and causes of back injuries. It also describes injury prevention, safety practices, basic back exercises, and proper lifting techniques. It is appropriate for all employees, whether their job involves heavy lifting or not. Any employee can benefit from the information, exercises, and techniques in this course.

Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Understand how the back is constructed and how it works
Understand the potential effects of back injuries
Apply effective back care and safety practices
Lift various types of objects safely
Perform basic back exercises

Duration:

This course takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes to complete.

Course Description

Basic First Aid

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Overview:

This interactive training course describes the types of injuries most often encountered in the workplace and explains how to treat them. It illustrates basic first aid procedures for such things as bites and stings, burns, choking and heat stroke. It is appropriate for all employees.

Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Recognize basic types of workplace injuries
Know how to treat cuts, scrapes and blisters
Understand the precautions to taken when dealing with injuries involving bleeding
Know how to handle victims with broken bones and fractures
Know the Heimlich maneuver
Know when to seek emergency medical assistance

Duration:

This course takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes to complete.

Course Description

Advanced First Aid

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Overview:

This interactive training course describes some of the serious injuries that may be encountered in the workplace and explains how to treat them. It illustrates first aid procedures for such serious conditions as broken bones, heart attacks, poisoning and seizures. This course is appropriate for all employees who have completed the Basic First Aid program.

Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Know how to treat more serious conditions, such as diabetic emergencies and heart attacks
Administer first aid in confined spaces
List the precautions to be taken when dealing with injuries involving bleeding
Know how to handle victims with broken bones and fractures
Identify the symptoms of a poisoning
Know when Rescue Breathing (artificial respiration) and CPR should be used

Duration:

This course takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes to complete.

Course Description

Basic Lock-Out/Tag-Out

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Overview:

This course describes basic Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures and the potential dangers of working with "energized" equipment and machinery. It explains the rules for conducting safe, general Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures. Completion of this course will allow employees to recognize situations where Lock-Out/Tag-Out should be used, analyze the Lock-Out/Tag-Out situation, and determine what procedures should be followed. It is targeted for employees who need to learn about Lock-Out/Tag-Out and the devices commonly used with various types of equipment.

Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

State the purpose of Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LO/TO)
Understand the dangers of working on "energized" equipment
Describe how Lock-Out/Tag-Out works
Recognize devices commonly used in LO/TO operations & their most appropriate applications
Identify situations where Lock-Out/Tag-Out is necessary
Identify the most common types of energy used in industry
Describe how to dissipate stored energy from various types of equipment
Define an Energy Control Plan
Identify which employees can install Lock-Out/Tag-Out devices

Duration:

This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Course Description

Advanced Lock-Out/Tag-Out

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Overview:

Advanced Lock-Out/Tag-Out describes procedures specific to electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. This course also describes special situations, such as shift changes, "linked" equipment, multiple people servicing a machine, or involvement of outside personnel. It is appropriate for employees who already understand basic Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, including the purpose for Lock-Out/Tag-Out and the devices used, and who now need to learn specific procedures for electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and additional procedures for special situations.

Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Describe the proper procedure for locking and tagging electrical equipment
Describe the proper procedure for locking and tagging hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
Properly release equipment after Lock-Out/Tag-Out has been completed
Describe the proper procedure for temporarily restarting equipment if necessary
Identify special situations that require additional Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures
Perform additional Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures in these situations

Duration:

This course takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes to complete.

Course Description

Bloodborne Pathogens For Employees

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Overview:

Exposure to bloodborne diseases is a serious concern today. In 1991, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration created a regulation dealing with bloodborne pathogens-the disease-causing microorganisms found in human blood components and products. This course will show you how exposure to bloodborne pathogens occurs so that you can help protect yourself and others. It is designed for employees at all organizational levels.

Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Recognize the symptoms and risks of major bloodborne diseases
Identify the components of an Exposure Control Plan
Explain how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted
Reduce your risk of exposure to contamination
Know the proper Personal Protective Equipment to use in exposure situations
Handle a contamination emergency

Duration:

This course takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete.

Course Description

Conducting Safety Audits

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Overview:

This course is designed to help employees understand the reasons for workplace safety audits and the methods by which audits are conducted. After completing this course you will be able to identify work areas that need to be surveyed to ensure worker safety, how facility-wide safety audits are conducted, and how to do a personal safety audit. This course is appropriate for anyone involved in the safety audit process. It serves as an introduction for those unfamiliar with safety audits and as a refresher for those who have been involved in safety audits in the past.

Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Explain the importance of conducting a Workplace Analysis
Define the System of Controls used to reduce or eliminate hazards at your facility
Conduct a check of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Explain the importance of an Equipment Maintenance Program
Identify reasons for documenting injuries and health problems
Reduce the risk of future injuries
Conduct a Personal Safety Audit
Handle any hazardous conditions that are discovered

Duration:

This course takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes to complete.

Course Description

Driving Safety

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Overview:

This course provides an overview of how to drive safely. You will see how to avoid situations where a lack of focus can cause an accident. You will also get some tips on how to handle a vehicle when driving through rain or snow or when confronted with an emergency. It is appropriate for anyone who drives a motor vehicle.

Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Understand how four human factors are responsible for most traffic accidents
Learn how regular maintenance of a vehicle can prevent accidents
Determine how a "test-drive" can help avoid dangerous driving situations
Understand how following basic driving rules can dramatically reduce accidents & injuries
Recognize and avoid driving hazards
Handle a vehicle safely when confronted with poor road conditions or emergency situations

Duration:

This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Course Description

Fire Prevention and Safety

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Overview:

This course provides basic information on the precautions and procedures necessary for fire protection and safety in the workplace. Topics covered include fire prevention techniques, the types and classes of fires and fire extinguishers, and first aid procedures for dealing with fire-related injuries. This course is appropriate for all employees.

Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Recognize fire hazards and know how to remedy them
Implement a good fire prevention and housekeeping program
Evacuate your work area in case of fire
Recognize the various classes of fires and know which type of fire extinguisher can be used for each class
Use common fire extinguishers to fight small fires
Provide appropriate first aid to fire injury victims

Duration:

This course takes approximately 30 to 40minutes to complete.

Course Description

Materials Handling Safety

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Overview:

This course will help you recognize hazardous material handling situations. The course reviews proper lifting and moving techniques and describes how to use Handling Equipment safely. Other topics include how to select the personal protective equipment needed to handle materials safely, and how to properly use powered lifting devices. This course is appropriate for everyone involved in the process of materials handling.

Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Recognize hazardous materials handling situations
Plan your materials handling work to avoid accidents and injuries
Use good lifting and moving practices
Identify materials handling situations where ergonomics are relevant
Recognize what materials handling equipment is available
Understand the basics of using simple materials handling equipment safely

Duration:

This course takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes to complete.

Course Description

Office Ergonomics

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Overview:

Even the most safety conscious employee may not be aware of the demands that are placed on the body by a job, work area, or by the equipment and tools they use. This course helps to remind employees of ergonomic problems that can occur in the office, and offers solutions to these problems. This course presents the fundamentals of good ergonomic practices. This course is appropriate for all employees.

Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Recognize how certain types of movements can cause ergonomic problems
Know what parts of your body are most often affected by these problems
Identify work situations in your job that might cause ergonomic problems
Understand how to create practical solutions to those problems
Learn exercises that can be performed in your job environment

Duration:

This course takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes to complete.

Course Description

Office Ergonomics: An Overview

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