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Safety Practices and Regulations reviews basic workplace safety concepts and practices. The course focuses on the common causes of workplace accidents and injuries, the role of OSHA and other federal and state agencies in regulating safety, and workplace safety initiatives. Key topics include:
Personal Protective Equipment reviews the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in maintaining a safe working environment. Learners gain an understanding of the potential hazards that require PPE, types of PPE to mitigate those hazards, and the worker’s role in following PPE guidelines and requirements. Key topics include:
Hazardous Communication reviews the definitions, uses, and standards related to hazardous materials. The course teaches how to use and understand a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), hazardous chemical labels, the Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS), and the HMIS color bar. Key topics include:
Confined Spaces reviews the hazards involved in entering and working in a confined space and OSHA’s requirements for entry permit programs. It focuses on the procedures and responsibilities of those who enter and monitor workers in confined spaces, as well as the required equipment for entering a confined space. Key topics include:
Lockout / tagout reviews the purpose of lockout/tagout (LOTO), procedures, requirements, and devices. Learners develop an understanding of when to use LOTO and how it relates to an effective energy-control program (ECP). Key topics include:
Overhead crane safety reviews the requirements for safe operation of overhead crane equipment. The course starts with an operator assessment of their fitness to operate a crane and then moves on to understanding the crane itself. Learners focus on understanding the components of an overhead crane system, the safety requirements, and practices for the safe operation and inspection of the overhead crane. Key topics include:
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