If you are in the health profession, this is NOT the course for you!  If you use needles, surgical knives, or other in-house medical sharps, you should take a more advanced Bloodborne Pathogens course.

If, however, if there is a possibility of an injury on the job, or the chance that you might have to clean and/or bandage an injury on the job (even though this is not your primary job), you need to know how to protect yourself from HIV, how to clean up a spill, how to protect yourself and others, according to OSHA regulations, this course IS for you.

Program Goals:  This program is designed for employees performing collateral duties, such as the Emergency Response Team or any employee designated to perform 1st Aid / CPR.

Course Objectives:  At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• The modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens.

• The use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure, including appropriate engineering controls, work practices and Personal Protective Equipment.

• The types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination, and disposal of Personal Protective Equipment.

• Hepatitis B vaccine.

• Appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials.

• The procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs.

The OSHA Safety & Health Regulations require that you have a Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout) written program specifically for your company that includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Responsibility; management, supervision (group leaders, line leaders, etc.) and all other personnel

• Forms; specific machine lockout forms, hazardous energy control forms, lockout assignment form, and lockout audit forms

• Training; training for all groups of employees

Program Goals:  The purpose of this class is to familiarize employees with Lockout/Tagout processes, and to establish safe working practices.

 Course Objectives:  At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• Causes of accidents

• OSHA Standards

• Electrical hazards

• Identification of energy sources

• Lockout written procedures

• Equipment utilized for Lockout/Tagout

This course was designed to provide attendees with an understanding of the OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. Attendees will learn how to read an MSDS and labeling systems, select personal protective equipment and understand various chemical and physical hazards.

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• The company's Hazard Communication Policy

• Reading and understanding a Material Safety Data Sheet

• Recognizing and determining the appropriate hazard warnings corresponding to the NFPA and HMIS labeling systems

Forklifts are involved in more industrial accidents than any other single type of equipment. Forklift injuries and fatalities can be reduced through correct usage. This Train-the-Trainer course is specifically designed for employees required to train and certify other personnel.

Attendees will learn OSHA's Powered Industrial Truck standard, and receive specific guidance on how to evaluate employees training needs, and skills. Learn how to deliver quality training that meets Federal guidelines.

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At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• OSHA Standards

• Machine guarding hazards

• How to recognize points of operation, pinch points, and nip points

• How to recognize pinch points which cannot be guarded

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This program is designed to give employees a basic understanding of the hazards relating to work in confined spaces. This program is for individuals whose job does not require entry into confined spaces, but must be made aware of the hazardous associated with confined spaces as required by OSHA.

At the conclusion of this course, attendees will know:

• The difference between a confined space and a “permit-required” confined space.

• Have a general understanding of the hazards associated with working in confined spaces

• How to protect themselves from these hazards.

According to statistics, many workers lose their lives unnecessarily by being crushed or suffocated while working in trenching and excavating operations. The goals of this program are to provide specific knowledge about soil classifications, protective systems, and recognition of excavation hazards to enable workers to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate possible hazards.

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• OSHA standards

• Competent Person duties and responsibilities

• Soil classification

• Shoring

• Sloping and benching

• Trenches and excavating

• Excavation checklist

Program Goals:  This course introduces OSHA policies, procedures, and standards.   The course will review the scope of the OSH Act and General Duty Clause. The course subjects are mandated and developed by the US Department of Labor to provide construction workers, supervisors, and other personnel responsible for construction activities with an awareness of construction safety and health concerns in the construction industry. All attendees will become familiar with reading and using the OSHA Standards for Construction 29 CFR 1926. Other construction safety and health standards are also discussed.

Course Objectives:  Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA construction safety and health 10-hour course completion card.   At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• OSH Act/General Duty Clause

• General Safety and Health Provisions

• Competent Person

• Electrical Safety

• Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators and Conveyors

• Scaffolding & Fall Protection

• Stairways and Ladders

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Fire Protection and Prevention

• Confined Spaces

Program Goals:  The course is a comprehensive safety program and is geared toward and specifically devised for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors. This training program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues and is a prerequisite to become an OSHA 500 Trainer.

Course Objectives:  At the completion of this training session, the participants should be able to recognize safety hazards, differentiate between good and bad safety decisions, and help to prevent safety-related incidents.  Attendees will be acquainted with the following information:

• Introduction to OSHA

• OSHA Inspections

• General Safety Provisions

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Material Handling

• Fall Protection

• Scaffolding

• Stairways and Ladders

• Power and Hand Tools

• Electrical Safe Work

• Lockout/Tagout

• Confined Spaces

• Motor Vehicles

• Exposure Controls

• Fire

• Excavation, Trenching & Shoring

• Cranes

• Concrete and Masonry

• Welding and Cutting

The Fall Protection Hazard Awareness course is designed for the at-risk worker. This training will provide a basic understanding of the OSHA Standards for fall protection and the methods available to control fall hazards. The goal of this employee training is to prevent injuries and death due to falls while working on elevated surfaces.

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• The current safety standards and how they apply to your operation

• Safe Practices and Procedures for scaffolding operations, inspection and use of ladders

• Selection and use of personal fall arrest systems

• Application limit, proper anchoring and tie-off techniques; estimation of free fall distance, including determination of deceleration distance and total fall distance to prevent striking a lower level; methods of use; and inspections and storage of the system.

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Attendees will learn what your company policy is regarding drugs and alcohol.

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with:

• The dangers of the most commonly abused drugs

• How to recognize the warning signs of drug and alcohol use

• How drug and alcohol abuse affects the work environment

• How to report suspicion of drug abuse or alcohol abuse

Managers and supervisors must be able recognize alcoholism and drug abuse in the workplace and know what to do about it. In this training course attendees will learn what your company policy is regarding drugs and alcohol and how to respond to issues pertaining to drugs and alcohol.

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with:

• The Supervisors Responsibility

• Identify and investigate crisis situations

• Recognize workplace problems that may be related to employee use of alcohol and other drugs

• Intervene in problem situations

• Refer employees who have problems with alcohol and other drugs

• Protect employee confidentiality

• Continue to supervise employees who have been referred to assistance related to problems with alcohol and other drugs

• Avoid enabling and common supervisor traps

Back injuries are cited as the most common reason for absenteeism in the general workforce after the common cold. About 80 percent of adults are estimated to experience a back injury in their lifetime, and about 10 percent will suffer a re-injury. One-quarter of all workers' compensation claims in the United States are for back pain, and one-third of all compensation costs come from back disorders.

This course is designed to instruct employees on the mechanics of safe lifting in order to prevent back injury. At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• Steps to Prevent Back Problems

• Proper Lifting Techniques

• How to reduce costly injuries both on and off the job.

Thousands of workers such as electricians, construction workers and maintenance personnel come in contact with, and work in environments where asbestos is present. The law requires employers furnish awareness training for those employees who may be exposed with the purpose of preventing occupational injury or illness.

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• Asbestos-related illnesses

• Asbestos exposure and action levels

• Asbestos in the work area

• Keeping asbestos fibers out of the air

• Protective clothing

• Reducing the risk of asbestos exposure

• Asbestos in construction environments

This program is designed to give employees a basic understanding of the hazards related to working with chemicals. At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• Hazards of Chemicals

• General Chemical Safety Rules

• Chemical container labeling requirements

The purpose of this training course is to increase the vehicle operator's awareness of the importance of safe driving principles and practices. At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• General principles of defensive driving

• Extreme Weather Driving

• Speed & Space Management

• Night Driving

• Seeing Hazards

• Load Securement

The purpose of this training is to increase the non-qualified employee’s awareness of electrical safety. At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• Hazards of Electricity

• Recognition of Electrical Hazards

• Safe use of electrical tools and equipment

The goal of this program is to increase the participant's knowledge of fire hazards and fire prevention methods. Participants will learn how to utilize fire extinguishers properly through hands-on instruction.

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• OSHA standards

• How fires start, How fires are classified, How to prevent fire

• When not to fight a fire and how to identifying the proper fire extinguisher for different types of fires

• Portable fire extinguisher use

The goal of this comprehensive employee-training program is to prevent injuries and death due to falls while working on elevated surfaces. This course has been developed to assure that employees are trained as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

The purpose of this course is to increase the Operator's awareness about the capabilities, limitations, engineering principles, and OSHA regulations regarding the equipment they operate.

The goal of this comprehensive employee-training program is to prevent injuries and death due to falls while working on elevated surfaces. Most powered industrial truck accidents are a result of inadequate operator training; this course has been developed to assure that employees are trained as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

The purpose of this course is to increase the Forklift Operator's awareness about the capabilities, limitations, engineering principles and OSHA regulations regarding powered industrial trucks

Forklifts are involved in more industrial accidents than any other single type of equipment. Forklift injuries and fatalities can be reduced through correct usage. This Train-the-Trainer course is specifically designed for employees required to train and certify other personnel.

Attendees will learn OSHA's Powered Industrial Truck standard, and receive specific guidance on how to evaluate employees training needs, and skills. Learn how to deliver quality training that meets Federal guidelines.

Working on elevated surfaces while operating equipment is a significant cause of serious accidents. This course will examine the potential hazards, capabilities, limitations, safety features and operations characteristics of aerial devices and bucket trucks. Course will be equipment specific. This course is designed to provide attendees with all information needed for certification: OSHA regulations, equipment specifications, associated hazards, engineering principles, operating characteristics, equipment inspection, fall protection, hands-on evaluation.

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• OSHA regulations

• Equipment specifications

• Associated hazards

• Engineering principles

• Operating characteristics

• Equipment inspection

• Fall protection

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Hands-on operation

Training will provide an overview of heavy equipment operation, and operator responsibilities of front end loaders, back hoes, track hoes, skid steer loaders, and dozers. Covers basic principles of safety and engine operations.

Attendees will learn about the OSHA requirements for respiratory protection, types of respirators, fitting, inspection, cleaning, and storage. The goal of this training session is to emphasize the importance of the proper selection, use, sanitation and storage of respirators.

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• Respiratory hazards

• Function of the respiratory system

• Selecting a respirator

• Inspecting, cleaning, sanitizing and storing respirators

• Fit testing procedures

The primary reason workers die during confined space entry is because of lack of training. The goal of this program is for attendees to learn OSHA requirements for confined space entry, hazard identification, atmospheric testing considerations, basic ventilation principles, and use of entry permits.

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• Applicable OSHA Regulations

• Confined Space Permit Procedure

• Entry requirements

• Monitoring Requirements

• Role of the Supervisor, Attendant and Entrant

• Ventilation Basics

• Basic rescue procedures

Hand and power tools are a common part of our everyday lives and are present in nearly every industry. These tools help us to easily perform tasks that otherwise would be difficult or impossible. However, these simple tools can be hazardous and have the potential for causing severe injuries when used or maintained improperly. Special attention toward hand and power tool safety is necessary in order to reduce or eliminate these hazards. The purpose of this course is to teach attendees to work to eliminate the incidents caused by hand and power tools. Attendees will learn safe procedures and the causes of the most frequent incidents. Attendees will learn what are the most common causes of injuries and how to control or eliminate the hazards, which cause those injuries.

The goal of this training session is to help attendees know how to recognize and deal with heat stress.

After completing this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information

• How heat stress effects the body

• Types of heat stress related illnesses

• How to prevent heat stress

• What to do if heat stress occurs

The purpose of this class is to familiarize employees with Lockout/Tagout processes, and to establish safe working practices.

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• Causes of accidents

• OSHA Standards

• Electrical hazards

• Identification of energy sources

• Lockout written procedures

• Equipment utilized for Lockout/Tagout

This course was designed to provide attendees with an understanding of the OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. Attendees will learn how to read an MSDS and labeling systems, select personal protective equipment and understand various chemical and physical hazards.

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• The company's Hazard Communication Policy

• Reading and understanding a Material Safety Data Sheet

• Recognizing and determining the appropriate hazard warnings corresponding to the NFPA and HMIS labeling systems.

The purpose of this course is to train employees who may be potentially exposed to hazardous substances. At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• What hazardous substances are and the danger associated with them

• Warning labels and what they mean

• What to do in emergency situations dealing with hazardous substances

This purpose of this course is to provide attendees with the knowledge that will allow them to work safely in areas where there are hazardous materials while also keeping employer’s complaint to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1910.120.

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• OSHA Requirements

• Hazard recognition at work sites

• Methods, symptoms and preventative measures of exposure

• Material Safety Data sheets (MSDS) knowledge and understanding

• Personal Protective Equipment requirements and limitations

• Basic decontamination procedures

The purpose of this training course is to train and certify employees who are involved in clean-up operations, voluntary clean-up operations, emergency response operations, and storage, disposal, or treatment of hazardous substances or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites in accordance with OSHA regulation 29 CFR Part 1910.120 (e)(3)(i).

At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• OSHA Requirements

• Hazard Communication

• Hazard recognition at work sites

• Methods, symptoms and preventative measures of exposure

• Air Monitoring

• Personal Protective Equipment requirements and limitations

• Basic decontamination procedures

A supervisor is the lowest, or most-junior, management position, but considered key personnel by most companies. A supervisor is responsible for the daily performance of a small group or department. The supervisor has experience in what the group does, but is not necessarily better at it than everyone he/she supervises. The supervisor's job is to guide the group toward its goals, see that all members of the team are productive, and resolve problems and assure that their group follows all policies, procedures and requirements including your company’s and OSHA’s safety requirements.

Your supervisors are the key to any successful Safety program. For them to be successful, they must have the knowledge and training to perform their task responsibly. Our High Impact Supervisor Safety Training Course will help prepare them for their responsibility.

After completing this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

• Supervisor’s responsibilities and liabilities - Outlines the supervisors’ responsibility for safety and his/her liability.

• Cost of Accidents - Breaks down the cost of accidents and compares the insurance cost vs. the uninsured or hidden cost for the organization.

• Accident Investigation - Trains supervisors to identify the primary causes of accidents through a complete accident investigation program.

• OSHA To Date – Train supervisors in OSHA requirements for your facility and work process.

Hydrogen Sulfide, or H2S, is a colorless, poisonous gas. Exposure to this gas can be deadly, therefore, proper training and knowledge is required when working with and around it.

• Certified training in both first aid and CPR as required by Medic First.

• AED

• Bloodborne Pathogens

• Training in food safety education and management.

• Testing conducted via paper or electronically.