IAW Section 312 of federal SARA Title III, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) states that any facility covered by the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard must report Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHSs), as identified under Section 302, in quantities at or above the Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQs), or 500 pounds (whichever is less); and/or Hazardous chemicals, regulated by the federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, which are present at your facility at or above 10,000 pounds at any one time during the calendar year. During training we identify which chemicals telecoms have on-site, to include Sulfuric Acid and Lead, which may exceed these thresholds and require reporting to the EPA.
Hazards present on job sites, at customer premises and our own businesses is important to preventing accidents and injuries. This program helps employees understand some of the most common types of injuries that happen within a customer premise. Training includes identifying several categories of hazards employees come in contact with during their daily duties at various job sites and customer premises. This training will help employees become aware of hazards and help them plan to eliminate accidents and injuries.
Summer weather presents many challenges and has many dangers. During this course, we will review the potential danger of extreme heat, thunderstorms, and tornadoes, as well as weather terms, how to protect yourself, and first aid procedures. Rabies is a contagious and serious disease that is caused by a virus passed through the saliva of dogs and other wild animals to humans. Although most reactions to insect stings from a bee, wasp, hornet, or fire ant are mild, causing little more than redness, itching, stinging or minor swelling, in some rare cases these bites and stings can result in severe reactions. During this class we discussed the best ways to prevent getting bitten by either an animal or insect, and the treatment for both rabies and insect bites.
Falls are the leading cause of death in the workplace. This training covers safe practices to prevent falls and other physical injuries dealing with ladders and rooftops. Ladder users will be able to recognize and avoid ladder hazards and be aware of safe practices in inspecting, setting up, and working from this equipment. Employees will also understand the OSHA requirements for fall protection on roofs and any other elevated platforms above 4 feet.
Provided training covers information required for authorized employees under the OSHA lockout/tagout standard (Control of Hazardous Energy, Code of Federal Regulations as Title 29 Part 1910.147). Recognize and understand the procedures in the Energy Control Program necessary to control hazardous energy during equipment servicing and maintenance, and your responsibilities.
Poisoning by dangerous gases are far too many. If we are careful enough, there is no need to worry. The most common gas poisonings that cause toxicity in our daily life are carbon monoxide but there many others. Depending on its concentration in the air, they can cause cardiac and pulmonary disorders, behavioral disturbance, central nervous system involvement and movement and vision disorders, headache, fatigue, coma, breathlessness and even death. They are particularly dangerous in enclosed spaces where its presence is difficult to perceive as most are colorless, tasteless, and odorless. This training will help the employee understand where they come from and how to prevent and eliminate exposure.
At some point, you may have to transport small quantities of hazardous materials know as Materials of Trade (MOT). As the vehicle driver it is your responsibility to understand and comply with the DOT rules when shipping these materials. During this course will review the requirements published in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) Parts 171-180 which will give you a better understanding of those requirements.
