15-PASSENGER VAN SAFETY This presentation is an overview regarding the safe use of 15-passenger vans and has been developed to increase your understanding of the hazards related to the driving and use of these larger vehicles. Over the years, the need for a vehicle that can transport large groups of people has grown. Many companies […]

ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE AND MEDICAL RECORDS Under the OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.1020, employees are afforded the right to have access to their workplace medical and exposure records. Employers have significant obligations to retain these records for specific periods of time and to make the documents available to current and former employees. It is […]

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION Accident investigations serve multiple purposes and are a vital part of any loss control program. The major reason to conduct an investigation is to determine the cause of the accident and implement corrective actions or preventative measures that may prevent similar accidents in the future. The conclusions of a detailed investigation report should […]

AERIAL LIFTS In this topic we will review the OSHA regulations as they relate to the basic safety and management of various aerial lifts in the workplace. Aerial lift is a term that covers a wide range of different devices employees may encounter at a manufacturing facility or a construction site. Aerial lifts have been […]

ARC FLASH SAFETY This course has been developed to provide you with information regarding arc flash, in accordance with NFPA 70E, and to inform you about the hazards associated with arc flash, increase your awareness of how to protect yourself, and provide information regarding the regulations that apply to this subject.

ASBESTOS AWARENESS Asbestos has become one of the most talked about hazardous materials in the workplace today. This training course will give the background of what asbestos is, the places and products where it can be found and what real dangers it may pose. The presentation will also cover the composition, types, uses, health hazards […]

BACK SAFETY This training program is based on the most important factors necessary in taking care of employees’ backs and preventing injuries. The topic provides practical knowledge of back safety to help reduce the risk of injury or aggravating a pre-existing back problem. The anatomy of the spine is covered in order to understand how […]

BASIC FIRST AID This presentation is a two part series that will emphasize the importance of providing effective first aid in case of injury or illness to a co-worker. The methods of first aid presented in part one of this topic are intended for the treatment of adults only. This topic will review information on […]

BATTERY AND CHARGER SAFETY In this topic we will discuss industrial battery changing stations, battery charging, safety rules and safety equipment that apply when working with industrial batteries. We will also discuss the requirements for personal protective equipment, emergency first aid and commonly applied safe work practices will be presented. We will focus on the […]

BEHAVIOR-BASED SAFETY This training course will provide both employees and employers with information on how to properly implement a Behavior-Based Safety Program and how it is used to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. The four objectives of this presentation include learning the concept of a safe behavior program and the premise a good system is […]

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN AWARENESS This training program is based on educating employees on the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030. The topic reviews what bloodborne pathogens are, where they are found and the symptoms of hepatitis B and HIV/AIDS and the transmission of bloodborne diseases and routes of entry. The topic will also explain misconceptions, preventing […]

COMMITMENT TO SAFETY The primary objective of this training topic is to emphasize critical areas necessary for safety to become a true commitment in the workplace. We will present the top ten safety commitments for employees to follow that will lead to a safer workplace. Every employee should be committed to working safely and proactively […]

COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER SAFETY Compressed gas cylinders are used in many different industries and settings in the workplace. The proper handling, use and care of these cylinders are important to employees’ safety needs. Compressed gas cylinders have the potential to create hazardous working environments. Both mechanical hazards and chemical hazards can be created if gas […]

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY This training topic reviews basic requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding entering permit required confined spaces. Entering a confined space can be one of the most hazardous tasks undertaken if the proper safe procedures are not implemented correctly. This presentation will increase employees’ knowledge of the hazards associated with […]

CONTRACTOR SAFETY Contractors are increasingly being used in the workplace to perform multiple tasks ranging from building and construction to installation and maintenance. There are many risks associated with contractors who work in unfamiliar workplaces and the potential hazards they may encounter or even create place a heavy burden on the host employer. In this […]

CUT AND PUNCTURE PREVENTION In this presentation, we will discuss various causes of cuts and punctures in the workplace and methods of prevention employers and employees can use to reduce or eliminate cut and puncture injuries. The objective of this training is to review methods of identifying workplace cut and puncture hazards and present effective […]

DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE This topic has been developed to assist in creating a positive and beneficial environment in a diverse workplace. Diversity includes several aspects such as age, class, ethnicity, gender, physical and mental ability, race, sexual orientation, spiritual practice and public assistance status. This topic will cover the importance of diversity in the […]

DOT HAZMAT AWARENESS This topic is intended for employees who handle, package or transfer hazardous materials as regulated under Title 49 of the Department of Transportation (DOT). It will cover the general awareness of the DOT requirements and familiarize employees to recognize and identify hazardous materials. Also, it will give general safety training on emergency […]

DOT OFFERERS AND SHIPPERS This presentation is a two part series for offerers and shippers. We will review information based on the Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regulations as they relate to the awareness, handling, and shipping requirements of Hazardous Materials within the United States. The Hazardous Materials Regulations, also known as the HMR, […]

ELECTRICAL SAFETY Electricity is essential to modern life, both at home and on the job. Many people work around electricity but are not qualified to directly handle electrical components or in other words, not allowed to be potentially exposed to live electrical parts. As a source of power, electricity is accepted without much thought to […]

EMERGENCY PLANNING The importance of an effective workplace safety and health program cannot be overemphasized. However, even with a comprehensive safety system in place, incidents can still occur in spite of efforts to prevent them. This topic is designed to provide guidance to employers that need to setup an Emergency Response Plan and wish to […]

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A corporation’s most valuable asset is its reputation for ethical conduct. Each and every employee, no matter the job title, must be vigilant in protecting the reputation of their company or organization. An institution in good standing has earned that status through the efforts and solid values of generations of owners, […]

EXCAVATION AND TRENCHING SAFETY This training program is intended to provide trenching and excavating awareness training. Recognizing and understanding the complex hazards of an excavations site are only the first steps in providing a safe and healthful worksite. Employees with years of experience and knowledge are just as vulnerable as first time excavators. Employees should […]

FALL PROTECTION This topic reviews the basic requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, known as OSHA, for protection of employees from fall hazards. This topic will focus on the proper use of personal fall arrest systems in order to safely perform work in elevated areas. The Bureau of Labor statistics show that falls […]

FIELD SAFETY Working outdoors may eliminate many of the hazards that are present in a facility but it also presents its own particular risks. This topic discusses how to recognize and avoid the risks associated with working outdoors. Our goal is a greater awareness of the hazards that are present and an increase in precautions […]

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS This course presents the topic of fire suppression through the use of portable fire extinguishers. We will cover the four classes of fire extinguishers including identification and proper use. Employees will gain understanding of how to choose a portable fire extinguisher based on classifications of burning materials and how to put a fire […]

GUARDING FLOOR AND WALL OPENINGS This topic will focus on OSHA definitions of floor and wall openings, guarding requirements, lost time and fatality data from the BLS, fall hazards and how employees can prevent injury to oneself and co-workers. The Bureau of Labor Statisitics recently reported that workplace falls caused 255,750 nonfatal injuries and 767 […]

HAND AND POWER TOOL SAFETY In this presentation, we will discuss various known hazards associated with the use of hand and power tools and methods one can apply to avoid disabling injuries, especially to the hand. This includes recommended safe work practices for several different types of hand and power tools used in the workplace […]

HAZARD COMMUNICATION This two part update to the Hazard Communcation course covers the changes that OSHA put in place in 2012. We will review information based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations as they relate to the hazard awareness and communication, hazard classification, Safety Data Sheets and labeling requirements of hazardous materials within […]

HEARING CONSERVATION This topic is intended as an overview of the basic elements of hearing conservation to include the methods of selection, use and care of hearing protection. Today, more than 20 million Americans are exposed to hazardous noise on and off the job. An effective hearing conservation program is designed to prevent hearing loss. […]

HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS AWARENESS This presentation has been developed to introduce the basic elements of safely working in hot environments. Toiling in the heat can cause uncomfortable and dangerous working conditions. Employees who work outside, or in facilities with a hot and balmy working environment, are put at risk for heat-related illnesses on a daily basis. […]

HIPAA AWARENESS This topic will cover the basic elements of the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, known as HHS, issued the Privacy Rule to implement the requirement fo the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, known as HIPAA. The underlying purpose of […]

HOT WORK SAFETY Each year there are many examples of explosions and fires that devastate homeowners, business owners, families and communities. For instance, one company suffered teh complete loss of a two-story, 228,000 square foot building when roofers applying hot patch to the roof failed to follow hot work permitting and the required fire watch. […]

HYDROGEN SULFIDE SAFETY Hydrogen sulfide, also known as H2S, is produced by the anaerobic decomposition of organic sulfur bearing materials. These may be related to natural gas, petroleum, wastewater sludge, pulp liquors and other organic materials. Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless, toxic and flammable gas that is dangerous at extremely low levels. This dangerous gas […]

INDUSTRIAL FIRE PREVENTION This topic has been developed for employees to understand the causes and contributing factors of fire in the workplace, as well as the basic elements of fire prevention and protection. This will include a review of the hazards associated with various types of materials and chemicals that are commonly found in the […]

LABORATORY SAFETY Lab workers use hazardous substances differently that other workers. Where industrial applications typically use large quantities of a few hazardous substances, labs use a wide variety of substances, but in smaller quantities and change substances as well as procedures more often. This topic is intended to provide information to assist you in the […]

LADDER SAFETY In this topic we will review the OSHA General Industry requirements for portable ladders most commonly used in industry today. We will focus on how to properly select, inspect and use various portable workplace ladders. In addition, we will discuss recommended best practices that can enhance your safe use of portable ladders.

LEAD IN THE WORKPLACE In this presentation we will review information based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations as they relate to the elemental lead, all inorganic lead compounds and lead soaps within the United States. The regulations that we will refer to in this course can be found in 29 CFR 1910.1025. […]

LEADERSHIP IN SAFETY This topic has been developed to introduce you to the importance of safety in the workplace while discussing the basic leadership principles necessary to have a safe and healthful workplace. This course will include a review of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, known as OSHA, and its role in workplace safety. […]

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT This topic will review the requirements of the Lockout/Tagout regulation under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147. We will also cover the various types of active and stored energy sources and the controls necessary for employee protection. Also, the various categories of tasks and activities requiring energy isolation will be reviewed including typical lockout procedures, equipment […]

MACHINE GUARDING Workers who operate and perform maintenance or set-up on machinery in the workplace are at risk of contact with machine parts, processes or other components. In a recent report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 150 workplace deaths occurred over a one year period when employees were caught in operating […]

MATERIAL HANDLING SAFETY This course has been developed to introduce employees to the basic elements of material handling. Material handling is one of the leading causes of work-related injuries. Each year thousands of back injuries, hand injuries and arm strains are attributed to improper lifting and carrying of heavy objects. This topic will present the […]

MEDICAL PPE Medical personal protective equipment is extremely important to the protection of all persons that provide medical treatment, handle medical waste or have the potential to contact bodily fluids. This program will cover the most important points of selecting, using and maintaining medical personal protective equipment in order to prevent injury in a medical […]

OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS The occupational ergonomics course is focused on teaching employees the important points of applying ergonomics to help prevent injury at work. Ergonomics is being recognized as one of the most important factors in the occupational environment today, affecting employee injury and illness rates. Application of basic ergonomic principles in the workplace can significantly […]

OFFICE ERGONOMICS This course was developed in order to increase employee knowledge on ergonomics in order to recognize potential ergonomic issues in the office environment. We will discuss a number of common ergonomic risk factors that are easily identified and recognized at a typical office workstation. By learning these principles and risk factors, your awareness […]

OSHA RECORDKEEPING In this presentation we will review information based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations as they relate to the general industry regulations regarding the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses within the United States. The regulations that we will refer to in this course can be found in 29 […]

OVERHEAD CRANE SAFETY Overhead cranes are found everywhere in modern industry and construction. They are so common that they almost fall into the background of daily workplace activity and this can lead to complacency by everyone involved. Yet every year more serious accidents occur while working around or directly operating cranes than any other tool […]

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT The proper use of personal protective equipment is essential in the workplace to minimize the risk of injury and illness. The number of injuries in the workplace that could have been prevented by the proper use of personal protective equipment is staggering. This course will provide an overview of common types of […]

POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS The powered industrial trucks course will review the basics of safe operation of powered industrial trucks. However, the focus is on forklift trucks which are the most common industrial trucks used in manufacturing. An industrial truck operator’s job is extremely important. There are many responsibilities for a person operating this type of […]

RADIATION SAFETY This course is designed to provide fundamental radiological awareness. It is important to note that general employees will probably never be exposed to radiation or radioactive materials in the normal course of their work. However, basic understanding of this subject may be useful as many devices used in industry today incorporate the use […]

RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE AWARENESS The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is the standard enacted by Congress at the federal level. This course is intended to provide a basic knowledge on the different types of regulated wastes and awareness on proper handling. This course will cover the RCRA regulation, employee responsibilities as well as waste […]

RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE In this course we will touch on basic points of respect in the workplace and sexual harassment prevention. It is important to have a good working relationship with your fellow employees. This will lead to a mutual level of respect and a more comfortable environment to work in. We must accept […]

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION This course is intended as an overview of the general elements of an effective respiratory protection program. We will cover the specifics of how to properly use and care for respiratory protective equipment and most importantly, how respirators work to protect employees from exposure to harmful air contaminants and what their limitations are […]

SAFE DRIVING This course presents information and principles to help employees avoid situations on the road that could lead to a collision. Although most of us consider ourselves either “excellent” or “very good” drivers, nearly every time we drive we are exposed to a variety of risks. How we handle those risks could mean the […]

SAFE STACKING AND STORING According to OSHA, fatal injuries in warehouses, where the majority of stacking and storage takes place, are higher than the national average for all industries. The statistics indicate that forklift accidents, improperly stacked products, lack of or improper use of personal protective equipment and repetitive motion injuries contributed to the higher […]

SAFETY AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE A recent study suggests that drug users are almost four times more likely to be involved in workplace accidents than non-users. In addition, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, illegal drug use costs the U.S. economy more than 110 billion dollars per year. Some of these costs are associated […]

SCAFFOLD SAFETY AWARENESS In this course we will review the OSHA regulations as they relate to the use, basic safety and management of various scaffolds used in the workplace. A highlight of hazards that may be present during the set-up, use or removal of scaffold will also be discussed. This includes areas such as fall […]

SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS Weather is an outside force that affects how people go about their day and how they accomplish work. Weather can range from pleasant and safe to extreme and potentially life threatening. It is important to have the necessary knowledge about extreme weather conditions in order to keep yourself, family, friends and co-workers […]

SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION In 1980 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, know as the EEOC, issued landmark sexual harassment guidelines. These guidelines prohibited any unwelcome sexual advances or requests that are made as a condition of employment. We will explore these guidelines and review several different situations that will assist in describing what is and what […]

SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS In this course we will review some common causes of slips, trips and falls and the methods you can employ to avoid the injuries resulting from falls from the same level. Slips and trips leading to falls have injured and increasing number of people in the workplace and at home. This […]

SPILL RESPONSE AWARENESS In this course we will discuss how employees should respond to spills of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Employees must have a basic knowledge of what to do and what not to do when encountering a spill of hazardous chemicals. We will focus on the recognition of hazards associated with chemical releases […]

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION This course has been developed to increase employee understanding for the need to control the potential negative effects of stormwater runoff and assist in your understanding and development of an effective control plan. We will discuss several aspects of stormwater pollution prevention in this presentation. This includes the applicable regulations regarding […]

TRAVEL SAFETY This course has been developed to assist you in developing safe habits during your travel and emphasizes the importance of planning safety into you trip. This program will provide some basic safety tips and information you can readily use as a business traveler or even in your personal travel. In the event of […]

There has been a steady decrease in the amount of violence in the workplace that takes place each year, yet both employers and employees should have a general awareness of workplace violence. This training program is designed to improve the knowledge and the awareness of employers and employees on the prevention, recognition and handling of […]

WALKING – WORKING SURFACES The Walking-Working Surfaces standard can be viewed from the perspective of two major categories. One relates to the hazards associated with falls at the same lever and the other relates to the hazards associated with falls from elevated surfaces. This topic touches on several specific areas of consideration such as maintaining […]