Accident Investigation 101 teaches employees steps that are taken in an accident investigation. It also points out that while an investigation’s focus is to determine the cause of an accident, the overall goal is to prevent similar accidents from happening again. The Program includes information on the goals of an accident investigation, securing an accident scene, “root-cause” analysis, the importance of investigative interviews, assisting in an accident investigation, the importance of warning signs in accident prevention, reporting the “near misses”, the role of policies, equipment and training on accident prevention, and more.

Accident Prevention 101 demonstrates to employees how to prevent workplace accidents by paying attention to safe housekeeping practices. Good safe housekeeping can significantly reduce accidents and injuries in any type of work environment. By developing good safety habits, and by being aware of their work environment and any hazards associated with it, employees can help to create a much safer workplace. The Program includes information on safety awareness, handling excess materials, keeping aisles and stairways clean, using ropes and electric cords, dealing with hazardous chemicals, tool maintenance, proper tool storage, and more.

Asbestos Awareness was created specifically to educate employees about the dangers of working with materials that may contain Asbestos. In August of 1994, OSHA issued 29 CFR 1910.1101… “Occupational Exposure to Asbestos.” This regulation requires that all employees who could come into contact with materials that might contain Asbestos be given appropriate training on working safely in these situations. Employees are divided into four classes. Classes I – III are employees whose work involves “installing” or “disturbing” materials that might contain Asbestos. However, the largest group of employees covered by this regulation fall into the Class IV group, which involves employees that get involved in… “maintenance and custodial activities to clean up waste and debris containing these type of materials.” Since many materials commonly used in buildings for many years (including ceiling tiles, vinyl flooring, and wall and pipe insulation) contain Asbestos, this means that the regulation applies to virtually every custodial, janitorial and maintenance worker in the country. This training provides the majority of the information needed to satisfy the training requirements for Class IV employees under the OSHA regulation. The Program includes information on hazards of asbestos, OSHA’s asbestos standard, composition and nature of asbestos, types of materials that may contain asbestos, and where they are encountered, limiting exposure to asbestos, how to protect yourself when disturbing a material that may contain asbestos, air monitoring and decontamination, and more.

Back Safety training emphasizes the importance of overall back care, both at work and at home, including exercises and weight control. For many employees, back injuries are something that “happens to the other person… not to me.” Yet four out of five people will experience some type of back problems during their lives. And many back injuries are caused by common activities experienced both on and off the job… such as lifting, climbing, reaching, etc. The Program includes information on how the back works, common types and causes of back injuries, effects of back injuries, injury prevention and safety practices, proper lifting techniques, basic back exercises, and more.

Basic Crane Safety discusses the many different types of Cranes, and how they all have the ability to make many jobs much easier by lifting enormous weight. But they also share the potential for disaster when they are not operated safely. Crane-related accidents can often be deadly, due to the cumbersome and heavy loads that are lifted. Training includes information equipment inspection, hazard assessment, boom cranes, jib cranes, overhead cranes, general and operational safety devices, crane operations, hand signals, and more.

Bloodborne Pathogens is designed to meet the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard’s (29 CFR Part 1910.1030) training requirements. Bloodborne diseases are a serious concern in the United States. “Hepatitis B” infects over 70,000 people annually, and has over one million “carriers” in the U.S. The HIV virus, which usually leads to AIDS, currently infects over one million people. Because of the increasing problems with these diseases, in 1991 OSHA passed a “Bloodborne Pathogens” regulation.

Understanding Chemical Hazards HAZWOPER Compliance Training Program… part of the HAZWOPER Annual Retraining Series… introduces employees to chemical hazard regulations and provides training on the various types of hazardous chemicals found in industrial environments. Hazardous materials and waste are part of many work situations, and can be found on many types of job sites. OSHA feels that it is so important for employees to know how to recognize these potentially dangerous substances (as well as how to handle and dispose of them properly) they have mandated that anyone working with these substances receive comprehensive training in this area. In 1976, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to regulate the handling of hazardous waste “from cradle to grave”. Since then other regulations have followed, including OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.120, also known as HAZWOPER. As part of these regulations, there are varying requirements for employee training, depending on an employee’s specific level of involvement with hazardous materials. Areas covered in the program include chemical hazard concepts, types of hazardous chemicals, characteristics and effects of various types of chemicals, the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), container labeling, safe handling practices, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), spills and cleanup, and more. The Program includes Lecture, Video, Employee Handouts, Employee Quiz, and Employee Training Certificates…. and is approximately two hours of classroom training.

Confined Space Entry training addresses the major areas of employee training required by the regulation. This Program was created specifically for OSHA’s Permit Required Confined Space Regulation (29 CFR Part 1910.146). Because of OSHA’s broad definition of “Confined Space”, this Program will be useful to a number of different types of facilities, including manufacturers, utilities, petroleum and chemical industries, hospitals and the construction industry. Training includes information on contents of the standard, responsibilities of the employer, entry supervisors, attendants and entrants, identifying permit spaces, types of hazards that can be encountered, safety equipment, dealing with emergencies and rescue teams, and more.

Driving Safety provides the information employees need to drive cars, vans and small trucks safely, both on and off the job. Most employees travel the roads every day… in cars, vans or trucks… many of them on company business. Each year, traffic accidents claim over 30,000 lives and cause more than a million serious injuries.In fact, motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death on the job. The Program includes information on inspecting the vehicle, adjusting seats, mirrors and other equipment, wearing seatbelts, mental preparation and concentration, creating a “safety cushion” around your vehicle, passing another vehicle, driving at night, adverse weather conditions, skidding and hydroplaning, what to do in case of an accident, and more.

Electrical Safety reminds employees about electrical hazards they may face in their jobs, and provides the information they need to work safely around low voltage electricity. The Program includes information on how electricity works, fuses and circuit breakers, grounding and GFCI’s, safe work practices, outlets, plugs and extension cords, working with electrical equipment, using ladders around electricity, electrical emergencies, and more.

Emergency Planning assists facilities in complying with various federal and state regulations and helps them prepare for potential emergency situations. The Program includes information on types of emergencies, the emergency plan, the “crisis management team”, evacuation, communications, the role of outside agencies, practice sessions and drills, and more.

Fall Protection provides the information employees need to work safely when they are “off the ground”, and satisfies the major training requirements in the OSHA Standard on Fall Protection. Falls are the second leading cause of death each year in the United States (after traffic accidents)! The training includes information on the seriousness of fall hazards, types of environments where falls may occur, the “fall protection plan”, concentrating and keeping a clear head, the importance of housekeeping in preventing falls, measures that can be taken to protect against falls, protective equipment, and more.

Fire Prevention and Safety looks at what causes workplace fires, and what can be done to prevent them. It reviews steps that can be taken to help prevent fires, as well as what employees should do in case of a fire emergency. Training includes information on common causes of workplace fires, importance of good “housekeeping”, other fire prevention measures, various types of fire extinguishers, using fire extinguishers, evacuation and other employee responsibilities, first aid, and more.

First Aid teaches employees that knowing basic first aid can often limit the severity of any type of injury, or even prevent a death. Training includes information on cuts and bleeding, muscle pulls and sprains, burns, broken bones, shock, artificial respiration and CPR, and more. Employee Training Certificates and Cards will be issued.