Ladder and Rooftop Safety. Falls are the leading cause of death. 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.
Identifying good housekeeping practices that eliminate slip, trip, and fall hazards is an important part of any prevention program. During this training we discussed this along with the definitions of slips, trips, and falls; the types of injuries occurring; identifying safety requirements for stairs, walkways, and other open-sided, elevated surfaces that help prevent slips, trips, and falls; recognizing behaviors that could result in personal injury, disability, death, property damage, and lost production; and workplace designs to help eliminate injuries.
This course will look at hazards found with small trenches, safety steps to be taken when dealing with small trenches, and how to close up or backfill a small trench.
From minor challenges to major crises, stress is part of life. And while you can't always control your circumstances, you can control how you respond to them. When stress becomes overwhelming or chronic, it can affect your well-being. That's why it's essential to have effective stress relievers that can calm your mind and body. This course will examine stress in the workplace, discuss how stress affects our health and well-being, and discuss what steps we can take to decrease stress in our lives.
During this session we review what warning signs and behaviors to look for, how to develop a culture of wellness and a support system within the workplace, and the available resources for a person in crisis.
Summer is approaching us, and with the sun and fun comes a number of safety concerns to keep in mind. This training is going to provide you with ways to stay safe in heat related injuries, boating safety, swimming safety, fireworks, barbeques, sports, everyday exercise, and vehicle safety.
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.
Trenching and Excavation work is the starting point of most projects. Before digging, you should know the hazards and safety practices. The most common hazard encountered in trenching and excavation is cave-ins. However, some risks, such as hazardous atmospheres and falling objects, are unknown. After this course, you will understand soil types, soil testing, types of trench collapses, trench protection, and safe working practices when working in a trench.
