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.
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.
Public safety requires that cargo being transported on the highway system must remain on or within the transporting vehicle under all conditions which could reasonably be expected to occur in normal driving.
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.
Whether for medical or recreational use – is rolling out across the country. It's having an enormous impact on employers, who now have to ask many questions about these substances. This training will cover policies and laws regarding the use of these products.
Office and customer premise safety refers to the collective efforts and measures to ensure a secure and risk-free environment within office spaces and locations where businesses interact with their customers. This includes safeguarding against physical hazards, preventing accidents, and promoting well-being. It entails maintaining safe infrastructure, implementing safety protocols, conducting employee training, and raising customer awareness. By prioritizing office and customer premise safety, businesses aim to protect the health and welfare of employees, customers, and visitors while reducing the risk of accidents or incidents that could lead to liability issues.
Congress created OSHA to assure safe and healthful conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education, and compliance assistance. Under OSHA law, employers are responsible for providing workers with a safe and healthful workplace. In this class, you will understand what and who OSHA is, how regulations are developed, What the General Duty Clause is all about, and Violations, Inspections, and OSHA requirements.
