Safety

DOT Audit Checklist If your organization does any shipping or transport across state lines in the United States, you're subject to the Department of Transportation's rules. And along with this comes DOT audits to make sure you're following those rules and regulations. An audit can be a frightening thing if you're not prepared for it. So, in this program, we're going to go over a checklist of documents you'll need to have ready for each part of a DOT audit. We'll also discuss what causes an audit, the various types, and how they are scored.

First Aid: Bug Bites and Stings Whether you work inside or outside, dangerous insects can be found anywhere. It's important that you know what these bugs are, how they look, and where they reside. You should also be aware of the symptoms of their bites and stings, and how to administer first aid for them. In this course, we'll discuss some of the most common dangerous bugs in North America and help you understand how to treat their bites and stings.

Preparing for an OSHA Inspection For many businesses, one of the most daunting things you can face is a surprise inspection. And when that inspection is coming from the government's safety organization, OSHA, it carries a lot of weight. After all, OSHA can issue citations and fines, and even shut down your operations. That's a scary thought. Meanwhile, their inspections are unannounced, so they could happen at any time. But it doesn't have to be so daunting. If you prepare properly for an OSHA inspection, you won't feel so caught off-guard. In this program, we'll discuss causes of inspections, what happens during OSHA inspections, and how you can be prepared for one ahead of time.

HAZWOPER Overview The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, or HAZWOPER, is a set of guidelines maintained by OSHA, which protects workers and enables them to handle hazardous substances safely and effectively. In this program, we'll talk about the dangers of working with or around hazardous substances, discuss the five operations required by the HAZWOPER standard, and go over some general business applications.

Understanding Industrial Hygiene Industrial hygiene is the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards at work that may result in injury/illness or affect the wellbeing of workers. Industrial hygienists use strict scientific methodology and professional judgment when determining the potential for hazardous exposure risks in the workplace. Their goal is to prevent industrial disease, using the science of risk management, exposure assessment, and industrial safety. In this course, we'll talk about what a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is, and the categories of hazards they face. We'll list the people a CIH works with to make their determinations, as well as discuss their process for handling hazards.

Indoor Air Quality for Managers The quality of the air in your workspace is more important than you might think. Indoor air quality, or IAQ, is the air quality within and around buildings and structures. It's easy to overlook something as mundane as air quality, but breathing low-quality air throughout your workday can lead to many health problems over time. In this course, we'll discuss those issues, and go over the benefits of having high-quality air in your workplace. We'll also talk about how pollutants enter your building, and discuss solutions to improve your air quality.

First Aid: EpiPens and Allergic Reactions Allergic reactions are very commonplace. Some people react mildly to certain products or foods. Perhaps they're left with only a rash, or itching and hives. Others have severe reactions, like anaphylaxis, which if left untreated, can lead to death. How do you know if someone is experiencing anaphylaxis? What can cause it? What are EpiPens, and how do they work? That's what this program will teach you.

First Aid: Strokes When you think of first aid situations that can arise, one of the most common and frightening that probably comes to mind is someone having a stroke. But what exactly is a stroke? And what can you do if you or someone around you has one? How will you even know if they're having one? In this program, we'll go over all these topics, so you'll be better-prepared to assist in first aid situations involving strokes.

First Aid: Mammal Bites and Scratches Whether you're working in someone else's yard or on your own property, you should be aware of the dangers of bites and scratches from various mammals, the most common being dogs and cats. In this program, we'll go over how to treat such wounds, when to seek professional medical attention, and what to do about rabies.

First Aid: Snake Bites If you work outdoors, especially if you work with debris or moving rocks and logs, there's a chance you'll encounter a snake at some point. You might even be bitten by one. Luckily, only 20% of snakes in North America are venomous. But if you do happen to get bitten by a venomous snake, the results can be deadly. In this course, we'll talk about proper first aid for a venomous snake bite.

First Aid: AED Training If you've ever watched a medical show on television, then you've likely seen a defibrillator in action. A defibrillator is used to shock a person's irregular heart rhythm back into normal rhythm. An Automated External Defibrillator, or AED, is a miniature version of that. AEDs are placed strategically in public places like schools, gyms, restaurants, and offices, in case of emergencies. An AED device will measure someone's heart rate and rhythm on its own to determine if a shock is needed. In this program, we'll go over when and how to use an AED. We'll discuss what to do if someone becomes unconscious, including checking for breathing and performing CPR. We'll go over who you can use an AED on and the steps to using one properly.

First Aid: Seizures According to the CDC, one in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Therefore, the odds of you being witness to one of these medical events are pretty high. In this course, we'll discuss how to administer first aid to someone who's having a seizure. We'll go over the symptoms to look out for, the most common type of seizure, and when to call 911. We'll also cover some do's and don'ts of seizure first aid, so you're informed and prepared if someone near you has an episode.

First Aid: Diabetes More than 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, with another 84 million in the pre-diabetic range. Chances are, you know someone with diabetes, so how do you recognize diabetic emergencies? How do you administer first aid? In this course, we'll define diabetes and go over its three types. We'll talk about how to recognize the various symptoms associated with diabetic episodes, and how to provide aid for each instance. We'll also talk about when it's time to call 911.

Driving for Sales Professionals If you're in outside sales, your odds of being injured while driving for work are five times higher than your odds of being injured if you work in manufacturing. Because of these statistics, federal regulations have been established, and training is now required to enhance your general awareness of potential hazards while driving. In this course, we'll go over some safe driving techniques that apply to the road warriors out there, to help reduce your odds of getting into an accident. We'll talk about the need to get familiar with your vehicle, particularly if you're often in rentals. We'll also discuss how to safely operate your vehicle in adverse conditions.

Eye Safety According to the CDC, 2,000 workers a day sustain eye injuries at work that require a visit to the hospital. These can come from physical injuries, hazardous materials exposure, or chemical burns. Your eyes and sight are precious, so it's important to know how to protect them. In this program, we'll go over proper eye safety in the workplace. We'll discuss the rules of protecting your eyes, common hazards to look out for, and what type of eye protection is needed for which jobs.

First Aid: Toxic Plants If you work outdoors, you may have encountered toxic plants at some point. The kind that give you a rash and leave you with that terrible itch for a week. No one wants that. In this program, we'll talk about the plants you ought to avoid, how to take precautions to avoid being harmed, and the first aid steps you should take if you or someone else IS exposed to these plants.

Foot Protection When a serious foot injury occurs on the job, it can alter our lives forever, making activities that we once took for granted nearly impossible. While foot injuries are all too common, there is good news. When proper precautions are taken, most foot injuries are easily preventable. In this program, we'll discuss how to have a comprehensive program of foot protection at your workplace. We'll go over doing a hazard assessment, and discuss the various types of protective footwear, how to find the best fit, and how to inspect your footwear before working. We'll talk about how to handle foot strain over time and what you can do to maintain your foot protection properly.

Fall Protection It's a principle of physics that what goes up, must come down. It's gravity. But in the workplace, we want to avoid falls as much as possible. And when they do happen, we want to make sure employees are safely stopped from falling long distances and sustaining injury. In this program, we'll discuss the importance of recognizing and respecting potential fall hazards, proper use and care of fall protection equipment, and maintaining a proactive safety attitude in preventing falls.

Slips, Trips, and Falls for Employees In this course, learn about how to avoid slips, trips, and falls at work.

Slips, Trips, and Falls for Managers In this course, learn what employers can do to minimize the risks of slips, trips, and falls.

Hand Injury Prevention Our hands are precious, allowing us to interact with the world around us. So, when we sustain an injury to our hands, it can greatly affect not only our ability to work, but our ability to live normally and contently. In this program, we'll go over how to avoid and prevent hand injuries in the workplace. We'll discuss potential hazards, safe work practices, selection of the proper gloves and tools, and first aid measures to take if a hand injury occurs.

Lockout Tagout: Lockout Tagout for Employees The Occupational Health and Safety Administration, or OSHA, created certain guidelines pertaining to the service and maintenance of machinery and equipment powered by hazardous energy. These procedures are commonly referred to as lockout tagout. These guidelines establish clear, actionable steps for disabling the flow of hazardous energy to machinery before service work and instruct employees on the safest way to restart equipment after repairs have been completed. Keep in mind, lockout tagout procedures will vary, depending on the machinery found at your worksite and the energy source that is used to power equipment. Regardless of the individual workplace, here are a few considerations of the lockout tagout process that you, as an employee, should be aware of. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.147.

Forklift Best Practices_Tipovers and Loading Docks Your number one priority on the job, whether you're an employee or a manager, should be safety. In this course, we're going to talk about tipovers, as well as the dangers of loading docks. We'll discuss the different types of tipovers and what to do if this happens to you, depending on the type of forklift you're using. We'll also go over what to do if you're working on or near loading docks. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.178.

Forklift Best Practices_Narrow Aisles and Enclosed and Hazardous Areas Your number one priority on the job, whether you're an employee or a manager, should be safety. In this course, we're going to discuss the correct ways to handle narrow aisles and enclosed or hazardous areas according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). We'll cover the best practices associated with the special trucks required, including reach trucks and order pickers. We'll talk about safe stacking rules, as well as the importance of air quality when working in an enclosed space with a forklift. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.178.

Forklift Safety_Introduction to Forklifts for Managers Forklifts can be an incredible tool for workers, but they're also a tremendous safety hazard. Knowing the fronts, backs, ins and outs, upside downs and right side ups of forklifts is vital to doing your job effectively and, most importantly, safely. In this course, we'll cover forklift basics, including the types of forklifts, the power sources they use, and their parts, so you can ensure your employees stay safe. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.178.

Forklift Safety_Introduction to Forklifts for Employees Forklifts can be an incredible tool for workers, but they're also a tremendous safety hazard. Knowing the fronts, backs, ins and outs, upside downs and right side ups of forklifts is vital to doing your job effectively and, most importantly, safely. In this course, you'll be introduced to some forklift basics, including the types of forklifts, the power sources they use, and their parts. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.178.

Forklift Safety_Forklift Operations for Managers It's important to remember that your most important assets are your employees. And it's up to you to ensure that they have proper training so they can stay safe and work effectively with one of your other valuable assets: heavy machinery. In Forklift Safety: Forklift Operations for Managers Course, we'll go over everything the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, or OSHA, requires regarding forklift safety, including: training requirements, refresher training, and certification. We'll also look at best practices for developing your own training program for employees. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.178.

Forklift Safety_Forklift Operations for Employees: Pre-Operation There are three main stages of operation. Those stages are: Pre-Operation, Traveling and Maneuvering, and Load Handling. Right now we're going to start with the first stage: PreOperation. What you do before you operate a forklift is perhaps the most important part of the process. This is where you have the chance to identify anything that would make the forklift unsafe and to ensure the forklift isn't defective or in need of repair. If it is, it needs to be removed from service immediately, you'll need to document the problems, and report them to your supervisor. Let's go over what the inspection entails. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.178.

Forklift Safety_Forklift Operations for Employees: Traveling and Maneuvering Operating a forklift is a big responsibility. If you don't follow safety guidelines and instructions, you could do major damage to the machinery, merchandise or, even worse, to yourself or fellow employees. Now that we're in the work phase of our operations class, let's go over some of the main traveling and maneuvering actions, as well as, their hazards and recommended practices. We'll cover mounting and dismounting, starting and stopping, operating at speed, steering, turning and changing direction, traveling on inclines, and parking.This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.178.

Forklift Safety_Forklift Operations for Employees: Load Handling Operating a forklift is a big responsibility. If you don't follow safety guidelines and instructions, you could do major damage to the machinery, merchandise or, even worse, to yourself or fellow employees. The third stage of operating a forklift is load handling. There are eight steps for safe load handling, all of which have their own safe operating rules, and we'll go through each one in this course: 1. Safe handling preparation 2. Approaching 3. Mast position 4. Fork position 5. Lifting the load 6. Lowering the load 7. High tiering and 8. Loading and unloading trailers.

Portable Fire Extinguishers for Employees In this course, learn the basics for safely using portable fire extinguishers. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.157.

Portable Fire Extinguishers for Managers In this Portable Fire Extinguishers for Managers Course, learn how to protect your employees and your business from the most common emergency in the U.S. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.157.

Hearing Conservation for Employees The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety reports that nearly 22 million Americans are exposed to potentially damaging workplace noise every year. Industries at risk of hearing loss include manufacturing, construction, military personnel, bartenders, firefighters, airport workers, and farmers, to name a few. In this course, we'll go over how to protect yourself from hearing loss. We'll discuss how to know if your hearing is at risk, hearing testing, hearing protection devices, and other ways to reduce the risk of hearing loss. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.95.

What is OSHA? When learning about workplace safety, you will hear the term "OSHA" frequently. That's because the purpose of OSHA is to keep workers safe. In this course, we'll learn more about this entity and its very important mission.

Hearing Conservation for Managers The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety reports that nearly 22 million Americans are exposed to potentially damaging workplace noise every year. As an employer, you must meet the standards outlined by the Federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) for hearing conservation. In this course, we'll discuss the responsibilities of you and your company when it comes to protecting your employees from hearing loss. We'll go over the human ear, how it works, and how hearing loss happens. We'll also talk about what is required of you under OSHA's hearing conservation program including measuring noise levels, training, and recordkeeping. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.95.

Confined Spaces for Employees: 01. Personnel Responsibilities Every year, more than a million and a half American workers perform duties in confined spaces. And, every year, more than 100 people die as a result. These statistics are disturbing. You need to understand the importance of this course and all the confined space courses. In this program, we're going to cover how having the right personnel in place, with proper training, can enhance safety! We'll also discuss permit-required confined spaces and key roles and responsibilities.This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.146.

Confined Spaces for Employees: 02. Understanding Permits If your work dictates that you sometimes need to enter a permit-required confined space, this course is for you. In this course, we'll define permit-required confined spaces, discuss the permit procedure and what it entails, we'll talk about the entry supervisor's responsibilities when it comes to permits, and what information a permit should address. We'll also touch on when a new permit is required, permit cancellations, and the exception to permit requirements.This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.146.

Confined Spaces for Employees: 03. Atmospheric Hazards Atmospheric hazards can range from reduced oxygen levels, noxious fumes, flammable gases, combustible dust, or potentially lethal gases that can be undetectable by even the most experienced workers. They can render a person unconscious within seconds or minutes. In this course, we want to take you through each of the possible hazards and discuss what they are, how they originate, what the impacts are, and the testing that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires to detect them. We'll also go over what to do if dangerous levels are found. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.146.

Confined Spaces for Employees: 04. Personal Protective Equipment Working in confined spaces in inherently risky. Anytime someone enters these spaces, their risk of injury increases. Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, can help protect people from injury. In this course, we'll go over the different types of PPE one might use when working in confined spaces. We'll discuss where to go to find out what equipment you'll need and who should provide it. We'll also talk about cleaning and maintenance, routine tests, and what to do when PPE is defective. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.146.

Confined Spaces for Employees: 05. Confined Spaces for Construction In 2015, when the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) decided to create a separate confined spaces standard for the construction industry, officials said they hoped to save 780 lives every year. With the development of the rule, the administration recognized that construction is a unique industry with its own unique challenges. It's recommend that all construction employees participate in the full training on confined spaces for general industry. This course is essential for construction because it points out the differences between the two standards. However, you'll still need to view these other courses to ensure full compliance. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.146.

Confined Spaces for Employers: 01. Rules and Responsibilities Being trapped in a confined space as poisonous gas fills the air sounds like a nightmare, right? This could be a potential reality because more than 1.5 million American workers are sometimes required to work in confined spaces. The atmosphere in a confined space can become hazardous quickly. Accidents can cause workers to be buried alive, or flash flooding can occur. Of all the workplace fatalities tracked by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), about 3% occur in confined spaces due to asphyxiation, drowning, or explosions. As an employer, you need to understand how serious these situations are. Moving forward, we're going to highlight key aspects of the OSHA confined spaces standard. If you're in charge of compliance at your organization, it's highly recommended that you read the entire standard and check state and local regulations.This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.146.

Confined Spaces for Employers: 02. Emergency Procedures and Rescue When it comes to confined space rescues, emergency planning and rescue protocols can greatly influence the outcome. In fact, proper planning could mean the difference between a rescue and an avoidable tragedy. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates there are about 100 deaths in confined spaces every year. These occur across a variety of industries, but more than 60% of the fatalities are would-be rescuers. And while we all know that different confined spaces have their own unique challenges, OSHA points to poor planning as a leading cause of fatalities. Some rescues are unsuccessful because the rescuers don't fully understand the environment they're entering or the on-site team is unprepared to help. In this course, we're going to talk about what employers need to know when planning for a rescue. It's important to begin by noting that, regardless of your industry, a documented, written emergency response plan is required by OSHA for permit-required confined spaces. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.146.

Electrical Safety: 01. Basics for General Employees Most people work around electricity in some form or another. From overhead lighting to computers to power tools, electricity keeps them, and us working. It's easy to take electricity for granted; however, it's a potentially hazardous energy source. Exposure to electricity can lead to shocks, burns, and even death. Because of the seriousness of these hazards, it's essential that all employees understand the basics of electrical safety. In this course, we'll talk about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) requirements for employees working with electrical components, lockout/tagout procedures, and the seven basics safety rules for working with electricity. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.331-333.

Electrical Safety: 02. Safe Work Practices and PPE Unsafe work practices are one of the most common causes of electrical accidents. Failing to de-energize equipment prior to service, allowing unqualified personnel to work on energized equipment, using tools too close to energized equipment, and neglecting to post warnings and barricades around a work area are some examples of unsafe work practices. What can we do to work safer? That's what this program is about. We will go over the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations regarding electrical safety, electrical work permits, using insulated tools, how to create a written safety program, and personal protective equipment. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.331-333.

Electrical Safety: 03. Hazard Recognition Knowing how to recognize electrical hazards is a must. In this course, learn how to put safety first by being on the lookout for dangerous situations. What exactly ARE the hazards? What warning signs should you look for in order to steer clear of danger? We're going to cover the hazards relating to electrical components, tools and equipment, overhead power lines, and environmental factors. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.331-333.

Electrical Safety: 04. Understanding Grounding Grounding is the most common safety measure related to electricity. What does "grounding" really mean? What are the different types of grounding? How do they work? What requirements are there? In this program, we'll answer each of these questions and more. In order to understand the importance of grounding, one must first understand how electricity works, so this course will also provide a brief explanation of how electricity flows. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.331-333.

Electrical Safety: 05. Arc Flash Most people are at least somewhat familiar with the hazard of electrical shock and the danger associated with touching a live electrical wire. Fewer people are aware of the hazard of an arc flash. With arc flashes, a person doesn't have to be touching the electrical circuit to be in danger. Serious and even fatal injuries can occur due to arc flashes when an individual is as much as 10 feet away from energized equipment at the time of an accident. In this course, we'll cover how to protect yourself from the serious hazard of arc flash. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.331-333.

Electrical Safety: 06. Wiring, GFCI, and Extension Cords As we all know, wires, cables, and extension cords form pathways for electricity. But it's easy to discount the safety hazards these common tools can carry. Poorly installed, faulty, or damaged pathways create a serious hazard. To protect workers from electric shock, certain wiring methods and safety devices have been developed and must be used according to OSHA requirements. In this course, we'll go over these requirements to keep electrical workers safe. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.331-333.

Electrical Safety: 07. Responding to Emergencies OSHA reports that electrocution is the second most common cause of death in construction accidents. If you work with, on, or near electrical equipment, there is a chance that you will someday encounter an emergency. Do you know what you should do in an electrical emergency, whether it's an electrical shock accident, an electrical fire, or fallen high voltage power lines? In this program, we'll walk through how to handle each of these situations. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.331-333.

Electrical Safety: 08. OSHA Requirements for Employers Workers have a right to a safe workplace. To this end, OSHA requires employers to take certain steps in order to create and maintain safe working environments. OSHA's requirements can be divided into two basic categories: 1. Making it safe to work, and 2. Making it safe to speak up. Construction sites, factories, power plants, and other worksites where workers might be exposed to electricity are inherently hazardous. Under OSHA law, employers have a host of responsibilities. That's what this program will cover. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.331-333.

OSHA Recordkeeping: 01. General Recordkeeping Criteria While it may not be an exciting topic, it's imperative that you know what's required in recordkeeping on work-related injury and illness. This series will provide a thorough examination of the when, what, how, and who of reporting and recordkeeping. In this first course, learn OSHA's general criteria, as well as the special cases, for creating and keeping records. And since we're so nice, we've done our best to make it "painless" for you. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1904.1-1904.3

OSHA Recordkeeping: 02. Special Cases In this course, learn about the four special cases that require recordkeeping: needlestick injuries, medical removal, hearing loss, and tuberculosis diagnosis. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1904.8 - 1904.11

OSHA Recordkeeping: 03. First Aid In this course, learn what's considered "first aid" by OSHA for recordkeeping purposes, and what is not. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1904.7.

OSHA Recordkeeping: 04. Understanding OSHA Forms and Privacy Protection In this course, learn how to complete OSHA's injury and illness recordkeeping forms, while protecting the privacy of the employee. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1904.29.

OSHA Recordkeeping: 05. Reporting Requirements for Serious Events Learn about OSHA's reporting requirements for serious events, including what needs reported, in what manner, and how quickly. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1904.39.

OSHA Recordkeeping: 06. New Electronic Rule Learn OSHA's 2017 rule for electronic submission of recorded injuries and illnesses, and how to comply with it. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1904.41.

Personal Protective Equipment: 01. General Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is anything someone might wear to protect themselves from harm. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has set workplace standards regarding PPE for both employees and employers. In this series of courses, we'll go over these standards along with an in-depth look at each category of PPE. In this first program, we'll provide a general overview and discuss some frequently asked questions regarding personal protective equipment. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.132.

Personal Protective Equipment: 02. Hand and Arm Protection Your hands work hard to protect your livelihood. Are you working just as hard to protect them? You may not even realize all of the work that your hands are doing: lifting, typing, measuring, painting, steering, pulling, and cutting. Depending on the job, your hands are also exposed to many risks. In this program, we're going to discuss those risks and the many types of personal protective equipment (PPE) available to protect your hands and arms from injury. We'll also go over the different ways to wear and care for your PPE.This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.138.

Personal Protective Equipment: 03. Head, Eye, and Face Protection Head, eye, and face protection is a key element to employee safety. In this course, we'll talk about hard hats: the industries that require their use, what they protect from, the different classes of hard hats, and how to care for them. We'll also cover the different types of eye and face personal protective equipment (PPE): who's required to wear them, how they help protect against injury, and how to care for your PPE. Lastly, we'll go over different safety measures that businesses should have in place to prevent eye injuries from happening. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.133 and 135.

Personal Protective Equipment: 04. Hearing Protection Noise is a common problem in many workplaces. Thousands of workers every year suffer from preventable but irreversible hearing loss due to high workplace noise levels. Since occupational hearing loss can be a gradual process, it's often less noticeable than other types of workplace injuries. In this course, we'll go over the responsibilities of employers regarding hearing protection, we'll discuss what hazardous noise levels are, we'll cover the various types of hearing PPE, and how to care for that equipment.This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.95.

Personal Protective Equipment: 05. Respiratory Protection It might surprise you to learn that an estimated five million U.S. workers are required to wear respirators in 1.3 million workplaces. A respirator is a device that protects you from inhaling dangerous substances. Different types of respirators offer protection from different hazards. Respirators either filter particles from the air, chemically clean the air, or supply clean air from an outside source. As you might've guessed, exposure to these hazards can cause all sorts of health issues, from asthma to cancer. There are a couple of different types you may encounter, so in this course, we'll talk through those. We'll also go over some cautions, limitations, and restrictions when it comes to respirators. Lastly, we'll touch on some work practice control measures for handling airborne hazards. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.134.

Personal Protective Equipment: 06. Nail Gun Safety Nail guns are essential tools on construction sites. Nail guns' speed and power make them appealing and efficient tools, but these very traits lead to many injuries every year. In fact, some experts estimate that nail guns cause more injuries than any other tool. OSHA reports that 2 out of 5 residential carpenter apprentices experienced a nail gun injury over a four-year period. Many of these injuries, while painful, were relatively minor. However, it's not uncommon for nail gun injuries to result in serious injury and even death. In this course, we'll discuss how to avoid these types of injuries by covering OSHA's six steps to increasing nail gun safety.

Personal Protective Equipment: 07. Construction OSHA estimates that nearly 6.5 million people work at construction sites across the country every day and they recently found that the rate of fatalities in construction is higher than the national average of all other industries. This means that personal protective equipment (PPE) is of utmost importance for anyone working in this field. Yet, many folks in the industry don't use PPE the way they should. In this program, we'll talk about the reasons why people don't use the proper PPE, we'll discuss employer responsibilities in terms of PPE specific to the construction industry, and we'll go through each of the different types of PPE. This course is an introduction to the OSHA regulations created specifically for the construction industry, and is ideal for new employees. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1926.100-102.

Personal Protective Equipment: 08. PPE for Managers OSHA has established several rules and responsibilities for employers to maintain safe work environments. OSHA requires employers to establish and administer an effective personal protective equipment, or PPE, program for employees. In order for employers to know what personal protective equipment is necessary, they need to conduct an assessment to determine the various physical and health hazards. OSHA regulations also require employers to institute engineering and work practice controls to reduce hazards before using PPE. In this course, we'll go over what exactly is required of employers including how to do assessments, payment rules for PPE, and training employees.This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.132.

Hazard Communication for Employers: 01. Creating an Effective Program Creating a hazard communication program can seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Here, we'll walk you through, step by step, how to develop a plan that is clear, comprehensive, and most importantly, effective. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.1200.

Hazard Communication for Employers: 02. Labeling You should never judge a book by its cover. But you should always judge a chemical by its label. We all depend on labels for our safety. For that reason, we need to ensure that labels are at all times accurate and compliant. Join us as we review label standards, use, and exceptions, so you can be certain that you're doing your part. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.1200.

Hazard Communication for Employers: 03. SDS Safety data sheets (SDSs) are there to help. But they can't help if they're outdated or inaccessible. This course goes over OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard on SDSs, and what's required of us, as employers. This includes a list of the 16 sections, as well as the responsibilities on collecting, storing, and maintaining these very important documents. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.1200.

Hazard Communication for Employers: 04. Training Requirements Do your people know what they should when it comes to hazardous materials? If not, do they have access to the proper training? This course helps you figure these things out. We go through the training requirements according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, as well as training methods and documentation. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.1200.

Hazard Communication for Employees: 01. Introduction to Hazard Communication I don't always handle toxic chemicals, but when I do, I like to know about the hazards. I'm betting you feel the same way. So is your employer doing their job in communicating hazards to you? Let's find out in this course, which takes you through the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, employer responsibilities, training, and the reporting of noncompliance. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.1200.

Hazard Communication for Employees: 02. Understanding Labels and Pictograms When dealing with chemicals, there is no room for confusion. You need to know what you're dealing with, and how to deal with it. That is where labels and pictograms come in, and we'll explore them in this course. We'll go through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for labels, and the separate elements. We'll also go through pictograms and what each of them mean, helping you be best prepared when time is of the essence. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.1200.

Hazard Communication for Employees: 03. SDS Where do you go if the label doesn't give you what you need to know? To the Safety Data Sheet! In this course, we'll go through the sections of the SDS, as well as the protocols, procedures, and rights surrounding them. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.1200.

Lockout Tagout: Introduction for Everyone Welcome to our training on OSHA's standard, The Control of Hazardous Energy, better known as lockout tagout. So, what is lockout tagout, and why is it so important? Well, as with most standards or regulations set by OSHA, the primary goal is to ensure safety in the workplace. With lockout tagout, this means properly controlling hazardous energy, so that employees servicing or maintaining machines and equipment are not exposed to serious physical harm or, in extreme cases, fatality. In this course, we'll provide a basic overview of the standard and what it might look like in your workplace. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.147.

Lockout Tagout: Lockout Tagout Basics for Employers The presence of power equipment or machinery on your worksite will always pose a risk to those who may come into contact with it. As a result, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, has come up with a set of procedures to help make sure you and your employees are kept safe. These procedures are called lockout tagout, and function with the main goal of ensuring ALL energy sources to dangerous machines are disabled during maintenance or repair work. This course is an introduction to lockout tagout standards. You'll learn more about the requirements, and why they're necessary for a safe and productive workplace. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.147.

Lockout Tagout: Advanced Lockout Tagout for Employers As you've learned in our previous training, a basic energy control program contains procedures for preparing to shut down equipment, shutting down the equipment, properly applying lockout tagout devices, removing lockout tagout devices, and communicating to employees that the energy source will be restored. The importance of these elements cannot be overstated. However, there are a few more details and exceptions that you need to consider as you design your energy control procedure. In this program, we'll go over shift changes, group lockout tagout, testing locked out equipment, and lock and tag requirements. We'll also discuss the minor servicing exception. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.147.

Safety for Managers: Machine Guard Safety for Managers Modern machinery offers us incredible advantages in the workplace. American workers are able to work faster and more efficiently than ever before. However, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the risks can be tremendous. First and foremost, your job as a manager is to provide the required hands-on training for employees. Even the most elaborate safety devices or guards won't protect workers unless they are used correctly.

Safety for Employees: Machine Guard Safety for Employees Modern machinery offers us incredible advantages in the workplace. American workers are able to work faster and more efficiently than ever before. However, working with these machines carries an inherent risk. Take the safety steps recommended here and in your on-the-job training seriously - every time you use a machine.

Safety for Managers: Flammable and Combustible Liquids for Managers If your employees are working with flammable and combustible liquids, the stakes are high. As a manager or supervisor, it's your role to ensure that all of these volatile liquids are stored, handled, and used safely.

Safety for Employees: Flammable and Combustible Liquids for Employees If you're working with flammable and combustible liquids. The stakes are high. Fires stemming from ignition of these liquids can cause injuries, burns, environmental damage and, in some cases, even death. As an employee, it's essential that you learn how to safely store, dispense, and handle these liquids.

Safety for Managers: Propane Gas Safety for Managers Propane is a cost-effective, efficient, and highly flammable fuel used at many facilities across the United States. As an employer, you have some hefty responsibilities when it comes to propane in the workplace.

Safety for Employees: Propane Gas Safety for Employees Even if you're new to your industry, you're probably familiar with propane. Propane tanks are commonplace at local hardware stores, as a fuel for backyard grills or camping stoves. Before you use propane in the work place, you'll need hands-on training.

Safety for Managers: Carbon Monoxide for Managers Carbon monoxide, or CO, is a common industrial hazard. Your workplace is considered "at-risk" if you regularly have vehicles idling near employees. Your facility is also at-risk if you have machinery that burns natural gas or any other material containing carbon.

Safety for Employees: Carbon Monoxide for Employees Carbon monoxide is a common industrial hazard. It's the byproduct of internal combustion engines, like the ones we find in regular vehicles, diesel engines, or forklifts. Carbon monoxide, or CO, is also the result of the incomplete burning of natural gas and any other material containing carbon. This means that some pretty standard appliances, like water heaters, space heaters, propane cooking ranges, or blast furnaces might have a carbon monoxide risk - especially if they aren't properly maintained.

Safety for Managers: Carbon Dioxide for Managers You likely learned about carbon dioxide, or CO2, in middle school chemistry. It's one part carbon and two parts oxygen. Because it's a part of the carbon cycle, CO2 is in very low concentrations all around us. This program will help you keep your workplace safe from carbon dioxide exposure.

Safety for Employees: Carbon Dioxide for Employees People inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. This odorless, colorless compound is not poisonous, but it can be dangerous in two ways. First, in its gaseous state, CO2 displaces oxygen, so it can cause suffocation in high concentrations. Second, carbon dioxide in its solid state, also known as dry ice, can cause frostbite if it comes in contact with the skin.

Safety for Managers: Powered Industrial Trucks for Managers Powered industrial trucks are tremendous workplace tools. Because these trucks operate like so many other vehicles in your life, it's easy to underestimate the safety concerns. It's up to you to make sure that they remain useful and safe for your employees.

Aerial -Lift-Safety Aerial lifts are a great alternative to traditional scaffolding and ladders, when performing elevated work. Not only do they make your job easier by providing more mobility, but they're also much safer, if they're used properly. In this program, we'll provide a basic overview of the safety practices and procedures you should use to reduce your risk of injury while working with lifts.This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.67.

Two-Wheeled Handcart A two-wheeled handcart is great to move a few boxes or a small piece of furniture. It seems simple enough to use, but if not done correctly, you risk injuring someone or damaging whatever it is you're moving. In this program, we'll go over a few key things you need to know when loading and moving the cart.

Back Smarts Back injuries and back pain can be debilitating, keeping you in bed for days and out of work for even longer. Whether it's a sudden injury incurred by lifting something improperly or a slowly-developing injury caused by years of poor posture, a back injury can be ruthless. Our goal in this program is to help you prevent back injuries by being aware of your posture, thinking about how you're going to move before you move, staying fit, and visiting a doctor as soon as the slightest back pain occurs.

Bloodborne Pathogens: Bloodborne Pathogens for Employers The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, identifies bloodborne pathogens as "infectious microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans." OSHA created their Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in order to help keep employees safe. OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard identifies what an employer is required to do to protect its employees who are "occupationally exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials," or OPIMs. In this course, we'll talk about what your responsibilities are as an employer. We'll discuss creating an exposure control plan. We'll go over preventative measures and implementing the use of universal precautions. We'll also cover reactive measures that must be taken if there's an exposure incident. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.1030.

Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens: Bloodborne Pathogens and the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act In 1991, OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard was put into effect because injuries caused by needles or other sharps were still an issue. The Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act, which required certain revisions be made to the original Standard, was passed. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.103.

Bloodborne Pathogens: Bloodborne Pathogens for Employees Many professions put employees in close proximity with blood, which may contain bloodborne pathogens. To address this health concern, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, established certain standards for limiting your exposure to potentially infectious materials. In this program, we'll take a look at what bloodborne pathogens are and what you need to know to deal with them. We'll cover ways to protect yourself and what you should do if you're exposed. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.1030.

Emergency Exits The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that every workplace have a means of allowing employees to safely exit from the building in case of fire or other emergency. This program is an overview of what is required for most employers.This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.33-39.

First Aid: 01. Introduction to First Aid We take precautions everyday to try and stay safe, but accidents happen. Whether you slip and fall in the rain, or step on a rusty nail, or come in contact with a harmful substance, there are a number of scenarios that we can run into at any time. In this first program about First Aid, we'll cover information that is helpful if someone has an accident or gets hurt on the job. The information involves basic first aid measures to keep someone stable, or comfortable, until they can seek proper medical attention.

First Aid: 02. Broken Bones We know accidents are going to happen, and some accidents are going to be more serious than others. A pretty serious injury could involve a fracture or a completely broken bone. These are not always easy to detect. But knowing if someone has a broken bone can help you get them the medical attention they need sooner rather than later. In this program, we'll discuss the different types of fractures, their causes, symptoms, and how you can help treat them before they receive medical attention.

First Aid: 03. Burns If you work in an office, your risk of getting burned at work isn't that high. While you may not get burned at the office, you might be burned outside of work and that could affect your daily work load. It's important that you know the types of burns, the risks, and how to treat burns, which is what we'll cover in this program. Most people can recover from burns without serious health consequences, depending on the cause and the degree of the injury. More serious burns will require medical attention.

First Aid: 04. Bites, Cuts, and Scrapes Bites, cuts, and scrapes are pretty common. It's a part of first aid and you need to know what to do if this happens to you or a colleague at work. In this program, we'll go over insect bites and stings, animal and human bites, and cuts and scrapes. We'll discuss how to treat these and when it's important to seek medical attention.

First Aid: 05. Choking Choking is a serious situation, and while the chances of successfully helping a victim are high, it can be life threatening. You need to know exactly what to do in order to help the person. This course is designed to walk you through how to determine if someone is choking, and what to do to assist them.

Working in Cold Weather When you're working in cold weather, it's important to understand how to protect yourself, regardless of your tasks. You need to be aware of the risks associated with cold weather. In this course, we'll discuss dressing properly for cold weather work and various health-related issues that can be exacerbated when working in cold weather. We'll also go over different ways to stay warm, including the use of thermally-insulated tools and protective controls.

Cold Stress The weather is something that we all have to deal with, and it's something we have no control over, whether it's good or bad. There are two major health conditions you need to be concerned with when working in cold weather, hypothermia and frostbite. In this course, we'll take an in-depth look at these health conditions and discuss their warning signs and symptoms. We'll also go over what to do if you start experiencing these conditions.

Working in Hot Weather When we work in hot weather, we put ourselves at risk. Our bodies become fatigued more quickly and we increase our risk of accidents. This course is in place to inform you of the risks of working in hot weather, including what happens to the body. We'll also discuss the importance of staying hydrated, acclimating to hot environments, clothing, and what to do if a heat-related injury occurs.

Heat Stress Heat stress can be dangerous to anyone who's working in hot temperatures. Heat stress occurs when the body is unable to cool itself due to excessive exposure to high temperatures, high humidity, or physical exertion. Heat stress occurs both inside and outside. It can lead to serious illness and sometimes death. Many of you regularly work in environments where heat stress can occur. This includes production lines, maintenance shops, loading route trucks, field repair service, delivering equipment, the list goes on and on. We want to make sure you're taking precautions to prevent heat stress, so you can continue to perform those jobs successfully.

Robbery Safety Your safety is our number one priority. Hopefully you will make it through your careers and even your entire lives without being robbed! But it is something that we should think about. A lot can go wrong if you either aren't prepared for, or if you aren't smart about a robbery situation during and after it occurs.

Box Cutter Safety It's no secret: box cutters are sharp. They cut things. If you need to open a box, or cut strings or plastic, they're great. However, there are obvious safety risks associated with using sharp tools, like, cutting oneself. Or even accidentally cutting others. In this course, we'll talk about the proper way to handle a box cutter or utility knife. We'll also discuss some things you shouldn't do with these tools, and go over some good maintenance techniques including how to clean and store them.

See Something, Say Something From cybercrime to human trafficking to workplace violence, we all know the catastrophic damage and pain these crimes can leave in their wake. Yet, many of these situations can be prevented if people speak up and report the unusual activity they witness.

Suspicious activity can be many things. It can be subtle and seemingly inconsequential. It can be obvious and lead to disaster. In this course, we talk about certain things we should all pay attention to. For example, unauthorized visitors, body language, or out of place packages or vehicles. We'll discuss signs of drug and alcohol abuse, indicators of human trafficking, and how to report these things when you see them.

Ladder Safety: 01. The World of Ladders Falls, injuries, and even death from ladders are much more common than you think, and they're almost always preventable. There are several ways that injuries can occur with ladder use, so in this series, we'll go over general information about types of ladders and their components, how to safely position and climb a ladder, and how to properly store, carry, and transport a ladder. In this first course, The World of Ladders, we'll dive into the different kinds of ladders available and choosing the correct one for your job. We'll talk about using accessories, go over duty ratings, and discuss the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA's) requirements for ladder use.

Ladder Safety: 02. Positioning and Climbing Ladders Accurate ladder positioning is imperative for its safe use. It first must be stable and secure. So in this course, we'll discuss how to inspect, set, and raise a ladder correctly and safely. We'll go over how to properly climb a ladder and cover some ladder safety dos and don'ts. Before you set and climb a ladder, you should be familiar with the components of ladders and the different types available, so be sure to watch this series in order.

Ladder Safety: 03. Storing, Carrying, and Transporting Ladders Have you ever been driving and had to swerve to avoid a ladder in a lane of traffic? When talking about ladder safety, transporting may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But, it is one of the most critical components to working with ladders because it puts other drivers at risk. Another piece that's often forgotten is the importance of storing a ladder properly to protect it from the elements and keep it from falling when not in use. Even carrying a ladder can be hazardous to you and others. That's what this course is all about. These less obvious, but equally important essentials in ladder safety.

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