The Work Zone Safety training is designed to protect workers and the public by providing essential knowledge and procedures for setting up, operating in, and exiting work zones safely. The course focuses on hazard identification, traffic control, PPE requirements, and emergency response to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities in high-risk areas.
Welcome to the Minnesota Telecom Alliance Safety Programs course on Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention. Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common and preventable workplace injuries. Whether you work behind a desk, at a customer’s home, or out in the field, awareness and proactive steps can protect you and your coworkers. The Slips, Trips, and Falls (STF) safety training is designed to raise awareness of one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. The training provides practical strategies to identify, prevent, and respond to STF hazards, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and promoting a safer work environment for all employees.
The Asbestos Awareness training provides employees with essential knowledge about asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), the associated health risks, and safe work practices to avoid exposure. The training supports compliance with OSHA standards and is required for personnel who may work in buildings or areas where asbestos is present but who do not directly disturb it.
The Ergonomics safety training is designed to help employees understand how to minimize physical strain and prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) by adapting tasks, tools, and workstations to fit the user. This training addresses both office and field ergonomics, promoting comfort, productivity, and long-term health.
This Minnesota Telecom Alliance Safety Programs course is on domestic Animal Bites. Every day, telecom workers enter homes, yards, and businesses where pets live. While most are friendly, some can bite unexpectedly. Awareness and prevention are your best defenses against these threats. In this course, we’ll explore the risks, prevention strategies, and response steps you need to stay safe.
Welcome to the Minnesota Telecom Alliance Safety Programs course on Fire Safety: Prevention, Preparedness, and Response. Fires can strike anywhere—whether in the workplace, at home, or out in the community. The good news is that most fires can be prevented if we understand how they start and take the right precautions. In this course, you’ll learn about common fire hazards, how to prevent them, the different types of fires and extinguishers, and how to correctly use an extinguisher with the PASS technique. Most importantly, you’ll discover what actions to take during an emergency to keep yourself and others safe. The goal is simple: protect lives, reduce risks, and ensure safety for everyone.
The Minnesota Telecom Alliance Safety Programs course on Drug Awareness in the workplace is designed to help us recognize how substance use can impact safety, productivity, and culture, and to provide you with tools to identify warning signs, take appropriate action, and support a healthier workplace.
Welcome to the Minnesota Telecom Alliance Safety Programs course on Hearing Conservation. Did you know that noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most prevalent occupational health issues worldwide? According to the CDC, about 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels each year. The good news is that hearing loss is 100% preventable. This course will look at how to protect one of our most valuable senses: our hearing.
The purpose of Harassment Awareness training is to ensure a respectful, inclusive, and legally compliant work environment by educating employees on how to recognize, prevent, and report harassment. This training fosters a culture of dignity and mutual respect while reducing the risk of legal liability and organizational disruption.
The Fiber Optic Safety training is designed to equip workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot fiber optic systems. Given the high precision and potentially hazardous tools involved, this training emphasizes the importance of protecting personnel from physical, chemical, and optical hazards associated with fiber optic work.
This training aims to reinforce the importance of focused, sober driving and educate Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders on the serious consequences of violating this rule. It highlights safe driving behaviors, legal responsibilities, and disqualifying offenses that could jeopardize a CDL holder’s career and public safety.
The Hazard Communication training is designed to educate employees on the safe handling, labeling, and storage of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. This training aligns with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), also known as the “Right to Know” law, ensuring workers are informed about the chemical hazards they may be exposed to and how to protect themselves.
This training is on Customer Proprietary Network Information, or CPNI. Today, we will explore CPNI, why it matters, and how to ensure compliance with regulations.
Power tools and hand tools are essential in the telecom industry. However, they can pose inherent risks if not used properly. This course will discuss common hazards when using power tools, best practices to prevent incidents, and first aid responses.
Understanding bloodborne pathogens is critical for protecting oneself whenever blood or body fluids are present. After this course, you should be able to define what bloodborne pathogens are, identify the common diseases identified with bloodborne pathogens, and understand the modes of transmission and prevention.
It is essential to recognize when a confined space requires a permit. The key difference lies in the presence or potential presence of hazards. Permit-required spaces have significant risks that require written permits and detailed safety protocols. Non-permit spaces, while safer, must still be inspected and managed carefully to ensure they remain hazard-free.
After this course, you will be able to identify a confined space when a permit is required to enter one, hazards found in confined spaces, and the process of entering a permitted confined space.
OSHA plays a vital role in maintaining workplace safety. This includes ensuring workers are protected from hazards such as falls, electrical risks, and improper equipment use for our industry. Understanding OSHA’s mission and inspection process helps to provide a safe working environment and maintain compliance with OSHA standards.
Telecommunication workers often operate in diverse outdoor environments, ranging from urban landscapes and suburban yards to rural sites and natural terrains. This exposure increases the likelihood of encountering environmental hazards, including poisonous plants, dangerous insects, and disease-carrying rodents, which are prevalent in the upper Midwest. Because of this, telecommunication workers must develop situational awareness to identify and avoid these risks effectively.
Cybersecurity is not just an IT issue—it is everyone's responsibility. Staying vigilant against cyber threats is essential to protecting our organization and the customers and communities we serve. This course will discuss common cybersecurity threats, best practices to prevent breaches, and the importance of reporting.
Telecom services aren't just about making calls or accessing the Internet—they are lifelines during disasters. From coordinating rescues to keeping people informed, telecom infrastructure saves lives and accelerates recovery. When disasters hit, there can be widespread disruptions of infrastructure, leading to service outages, damage to equipment, and hindering communication capabilities during critical emergencies. That is why a disaster recovery plan must be put in place. After this course, you can identify potential disasters and their impacts on the telecommunication industry. You will also know how to develop and employ communication protocols and recovery plans.
Public safety requires that cargo being transported on the highway system remain on or within the vehicle under all conditions that could reasonably be expected to occur in everyday driving. IAW the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.100, we will review the procedures for securing cargo, including tie-down requirements (direct and indirect), determining the number of tie-downs required, and when to re-examine and adjust cargo. We will also discuss the tie-down types, how to inspect chains and synthetic straps for damage, and when they are no longer serviceable.
Outside Working Environment Training will provide the knowledge and skills to work safely and efficiently outdoors. This training educates employees on the risk, prevention, and response to heat and cold-related injuries in outdoor work environments, enhancing workplace safety and health compliance.
Severe Weather Recognition Training educates employees on identifying and responding to severe weather conditions. This training aims to increase awareness of weather-related hazards, enhance preparedness, and ensure the safety of all employees during severe weather events. Employees can take proactive measures to protect themselves and their workplace by understanding the signs and risks associated with severe weather.
