General Safety

Duration: 0.35 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

OSHA’s General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace that is free from any recognized hazards that can lead to death or serious physical harm. Many employees work alone, without direct supervision or the company of co-workers, which exposes them to some unique hazards. To ensure compliance, employers must address these hazards and the associated risks. Employers are required to develop a Lone Worker Policy if they have one or more workers who work alone for all or part of their work day. To create a Lone Worker Policy, employers must perform a risk assessment to identify hazards, implement controls for the identified hazards to eliminate or minimize risks, create an official lone worker safety policy, provide skills and safety training specific to lone workers, and provide a means for regular monitoring of and communication with lone workers. All of these items must be documented in a formal written Lone Worker Policy, which should be reviewed and updated on a regular basis, and whenever there are additions or changes.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define “lone worker”
• Describe what should be included in a lone worker risk assessment
• List safety hazards and risks for lone workers
• Identify employer responsibilities for lone workers
• Describe the key elements of and best practices for Lone Worker Policies, including risk assessments, health and safety policies, employee training, emergency procedures, and communication

Duration: 0.28 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

When traveling there are many safety and security concerns. The best way to minimize the risks is to plan ahead to be better prepared to deal with it, or better yet, prevent it from occurring in the first place. The goal of this course is to make you aware of some of the most common threats you may encounter while traveling, how to prevent incidents, and what to do if something does go wrong.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe common travel security threats
• Describe how to mitigate those threats and minimize risk
• Describe how to stay safe while traveling
• Describe what to do to avoid being the victim of crimes
• Describe how to keep yourself healthy while traveling

Duration: 0.38 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

While static electricity is mostly harmless, it can be hazardous in some environments where flammable or combustible mixtures are present. To reduce electrostatic hazards, it is important to understand how static electricity generates, accumulates, and discharges. This interactive course presents techniques for preventing static electricity from forming or accumulating to dangerous levels. Some common applications for conductive equipment such as bonding and grounding, as well as methods for handling nonconductive equipment and materials will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define static electricity
• Detail how static electricity generates, accumulates, and discharges
• List the potential hazards of static electricity
• Recall techniques for controlling electrostatic hazards in liquids and powders
• List methods to prevent static electricity from accumulating on conductive and nonconductive materials
• Recognize when bonding and grounding methods can be used

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Workplaces are full of cut and puncture wound hazards. Some cuts are minor and can be simply addressed by those trained in first aid; others require a trip to the emergency room. This course discusses how to treat cuts and puncture wounds, and more importantly, how to prevent even minor injuries from occurring in the first place.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define the terms cut and puncture
• List health risks associated with cuts or puncture wounds
• Identify hazards and causes of cuts and puncture wounds
• Describe how to prevent cuts and puncture wounds
• Describe how to care for non-emergency injuries

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Fatigue in the workplace is a dangerous condition in which an individual may not make good decisions or react quickly enough. This course will describe situations or conditions that lead to fatigue, and how employers and employees can take steps to minimize the possible negative effects of fatigue.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the dangers of fatigue
• Describe the characteristics of fatigue and list some common symptoms
• Define circadian rhythm and shift work disorder
• Describe the responsibilities of both employers and employees for preventing fatigue
• Describe the purpose of fatigue risk management systems
• Identify ways to minimize the risks of fatigue

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Did you know personal protective equipment is considered the last line of defense? You will be introduced to several hazards and risks associated with performing basic carpentry tasks. Carpentry involves the use of hand and power tools, and equipment, to complete repairs on items such as cabinets, windows, flooring, and other parts of a building structure. This interactive online course will provide recommended safe work practices to avoid injury and illness.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the components of safe PPE practices.
• Identify the purpose of a safe work permit and hot work permit
• Define ergonomics and the proper lifting techniques
• Describe the proper protocol for the safe handling of flammable and combustible materials.
• Define PASS and the different types of fire extinguishers.

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

The goal is for every person to go home safe every day. To achieve this, we must all be personally accountable for safety. This module describes what it means to be accountable and how you can demonstrate personal accountability.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define accountability
• Describe what it means to be personally accountable for safety
• Describe how to identify and control hazards in the workplace

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

While we most often associate workplace injuries with construction, mining, manufacturing, and other manual labor jobs, injuries can occur even if you spend most of your workday sitting at a desk. Therefore, recognizing common hazards in an office environment and knowing how to reduce risks is vital to creating a safer workplace. This course discusses the common hazards in an office environment and how to reduce risks in order to help create a safer workplace.

Learning Objectives

• List some of the most common hazards and injuries in offices
• Identify measures to prevent slips, trips, and falls
• List ergonomic risk factors associated with office work and describe how to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal discomfort
• Describe proper lifting technique
• Describe how to prevent office fires
• Describe the purpose and content of an emergency action plan

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Capability: Audio, Video

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) can provide temporary elevated workspaces as an alternative to ladders or scaffolding. Due to the potential hazards of working at height, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) have developed standards related to MEWP design, construction, and use. This course covers the 2018 ANSI A92 and CSA B354 standards for supervisors of MEWP operators. It covers the latest MEWP Group and Type designations, and updated design, use, and training requirements.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the main components of a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)
• Describe ANSI A92 and CSA B354 Standard equipment design requirements for MEWPs
• Identify MEWP Groups and Types, as defined in ANSI A92 and CSA B354 Standards
• Identify the main hazards related to MEWP use
• List safe work practices for MEWPs
• List the required elements of a Safe Use Plan, including the site risk assessment and rescue plan
• Identify the required training for MEWP users, operators, occupants, and supervisors
• Describe the inspection and recordkeeping requirements for MEWPs

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Cell phones have become a standard part of everyday life. They allow us to call or text, find directions, take and share pictures, schedule our lives, deposit money, listen to music, and keep up with social media. While cell phones have many positive aspects, there is a time and place for their use. Using a cell phone improperly at your job site can pose dangers to you and your coworkers. This course will cover these dangers as well as best practices associated with cell phone use.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the dangers of improper cell phone use
• Describe common techniques for avoiding distraction
• Identify best practices for cell phone use
• Describe proper text message etiquette

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, French
Capability: Audio, Video

A confined space is defined as a work area which has sufficient space for a person to fit within and perform work, limited means of entry and exit, and a design that was not intended for continuous worker occupancy. Working in a confined space can present hazardous atmospheres and physical dangers to employees. This course will describe the dangers, best practices, and permit requirements necessary when working in a confined space. [course outline] Identification Confined Space Definition Permit Mandatory Confined Space Signage Hazards Overview Entry Planning and Preparation Hazardous Atmospheres Overview Oxygen Content Flammable Gases and Vapors Toxic Contaminants Atmospheric Hazard Prevention Overview Isolation Initial Testing Continued Testing Respiratory Protection Physical Hazards Overview Moving or Rotating Equipment Engulfment Normal Work Hazards Physical Hazard Prevention Entrance and Exit Hazards Entrance and Exit Hazard Reduction Confined Space Entry Team Confined Space Attendant Confined Space Entrant Confined Space Supervisor Rescue and Emergency Services Contractors – Employer Requirements Contractors – Contractor Requirements Rescue Procedures Permits Permit Requirements

Learning Objectives

• Describe what is a “confined space”
• Identify specific hazards that exist within confined spaces
• Identify procedures used to minimize confined space hazards
• Describe the job roles and responsibilities involved in confined space entry

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide a safe workplace for their employees. To ensure this, OSHA maintains several standards that describe employee rights for a hazard-free workplace. The Access to Medical and Exposure Records Standard (29 CFR 1910.1020) describes employees’ rights to access their medical records and information about exposure to toxic substances and harmful physical agents. This module describes employees’ right of access, what types of records they have access to, and record retention requirements for employers.

Learning Objectives

• Describe OSHA requirements for the Access to Exposure and Medical Records Standard
• List and describe the types of records that must be maintained 
• Describe employee rights to access medical and exposure records
• List record retention requirements

Duration: 0.67 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Tamil, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Czech
Capability: Audio, Video

A confined space is defined as a work area which has sufficient space for a person to fit within and perform work, limited means of entry and exit, and a design that was not intended for continuous worker occupancy. Working in a confined space can present hazardous atmospheres and physical dangers to employees. There are two types of confined spaces: Non-permit Required Confined Spaces and Permit-required Confined Spaces. This course will describe the dangers, best practices, and permit requirements necessary when working in a permit-required confined space.

Learning Objectives

• Describe Non-Permit and Permit-Required confined spaces
• Identify specific hazards that exist within confined spaces
• Identify procedures used to minimize confined space hazards
• Describe the job roles and responsibilities involved in confined space entry
• Describe the required contents of a Confined Space Permit

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Tamil, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Czech
Capability: Audio, Video

A confined space is defined as a work area which has all of the following characteristics: sufficient space for a person to fit within and perform work, limited means of entry and exit, and a design that was not intended for continuous worker occupancy. This course will provide general awareness on confined spaces, differentiate between a permit-required and non-permit required confined space, and describe the job roles and responsibilities involved in confined space entry.

Learning Objectives

• Define “confined space”
• Differentiate between Non-Permit and Permit-required Confined Spaces
• Identify specific hazards that exist within confined spaces
• Describe the job roles and responsibilities involved in confined space entry
• Identify steps that should be followed to safely manage and eliminate hazards in a Permit-required Confined Space

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Spanish
Capability: Audio, Video

An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area. In many cases, active shooters use multiple firearms and there is often no pattern or method to their selection of victims. This course describes the best actions to take in an active shooter situation as well as the correct ways to interact with law enforcement officers.

Learning Objectives

• State the approximate number of mass shootings since 2010
• Describe the value of having a personal active shooter response plan
• List the three major components of an active shooter response plan
• Describe some of the correct ways to interact with law enforcement officers at an active shooting

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

This course covers basic guidelines and best practices for safety in a variety of industrial workplaces. From identifying and avoiding common workplace hazards to housekeeping and incident reporting, this course provides the fundamental elements critical to establishing safe work habits for yourself and your team.

Learning Objectives

• The need for safety at the workplace
• How safety is a team effort
• Hazard definition and identification
• Methods for managing hazards
• Reporting, first aid, and emergency preparedness

Duration: 0.47 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

This course covers basic guidelines and best work practices for performing hot work safely. Before welding, cutting, or brazing metal or performing any work that could generate enough heat or sparks to start a fire, everyone involved should be properly trained on the fundamentals of hot work safety. Based on NFPA 51B and 29 CFR Subpart Q regarding welding, cutting, brazing, and other hot work, this course is intended to help workers recognize the potential hazards of hot work and avoid injuries and property damage by properly planning, preparing for, and performing hot work.

Learning Objectives

• What hot work is
• Who’s responsible for hot work safety
• The roles of management, the permit issuer, the hot work operator, and the fire watch
• When and where to perform hot work
• Hot work permit requirements
• Special hot work considerations
• Hot work and contractors

Duration: 0.67 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, French, Polish
Capability: Audio, Video

Industrial facilities rely heavily on complex equipment. To run efficiently and effectively, the equipment needs regular maintenance. However, performing maintenance can introduce many safety hazards. This course addresses best practices for safely maintaining and repairing equipment.

Learning Objectives

• Define “maintenance”
• Identify examples of equipment maintenance in a production facility
• Identify and describe general maintenance guidelines for workers
• Identify and describe typical hazards presented to maintenance workers
• Describe three different methods to ensure the immobilization of equipment
• Describe maintenance guidelines for vehicles
• Describe safety guidelines for using hand tools such as pry bars, hammers, and axes
• Describe safety guidelines for using power tools and cutting torches
• Describe safety guidelines for welding, working on conveyors, and line breaking
• Describe good housekeeping practices

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

How many times have you thought a problem was “fixed” only to have it happen again? This happens when only the symptoms, not the underlying, or root, causes, are addressed. Root cause analysis is a generic term used to describe various methods that can be used to find and eliminate root causes so problems do not recur. This module will describe the steps involved in a root cause analysis and some tools and methods that can be used.

Learning Objectives

• Define root cause
• Differentiate root cause, direct cause, and contributing cause
• Describe the basic steps involved in root cause analysis
• Identify and describe the characteristics of a good problem statement
• Describe some commonly used root cause analysis tools and methods
• Identify which methods work best for certain situations

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Spanish
Capability: Audio, Video

This course covers safe work practices for excavation and trenching work. It is meant to be used as an introductory or refresher course for construction workers involved in digging or working in an excavation. It is based on OSHA Construction regulations and industry best practices.

Learning Objectives

• Common dangers associated with trenching and excavation work
• Importance of the competent person
• Importance of soil type in evaluating excavation and trenching hazards
• Protective systems of sloping, shielding, and shoring

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

This course covers the importance of soil properties and classifications when engaging in excavation work. It is meant to be used as an introductory or refresher course for construction workers who will be digging or working in excavations. It is based on OSHA excavation regulations and on recognized best practices.

Learning Objectives

• Role of the competent person in excavation work
• Dangers posed by soil cave-ins
• Soil types
• Soil textures
• Types of soil tests

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Behavior-based safety, or BBS, is an approach to improving workplace safety by focusing on what workers do and why they do it, and then applying strategies to promote safe behaviors in the future. It is based on the belief that human behaviors contribute in some way to many or most accidents. BBS cannot comprise a safety program all by itself. Rather, it is a tool that can be used along with other tools to create an effective workplace safety program.

Learning Objectives

• Define the term “behavior-based safety” (BBS)
• Describe the three elements which contribute to workplace safety
• Describe the tools which must accompany a BBS program to create an effective workplace safety program
• Describe the ABC model of behavior, including when to use antecedents and consequences
• List the requirements of an effective BBS program
• Describe the steps required to implement a BBS program
• Identify examples of safe behaviors and unsafe behaviors

Duration: 0.43 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

An explosion is a sudden, violent release of energy accompanied by the expansion of high-pressure gases. An explosive is any chemical compound, mixture, or device intended to create an explosion. This course discusses types of explosive materials and their UN (United Nations) hazard classifications. It reviews common explosion hazards as well as the recommended personal protective equipment. This course illustrates proper material handling, storage security, best practices for blasting operations, and explosives disposal.

Learning Objectives

• State the definition of an explosion and an explosive
• List examples of explosives
• List the United Nations’ classifications of explosives
• List common applications of commercial explosives
• Describe common hazards of explosives
• Describe common recommended PPE when handling explosives
• List best practices for handling explosives
• List best practices for explosive storage security
• List best practices for blasting operations
• Describe requirements for safe disposal of undetonated explosives

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Czech
Capability: Audio, Video

Imagine performing daily activities such as writing, driving a car, or using a phone without your hands. Because hands are used so frequently, hand safety can be taken for granted. The construction and manufacturing industries pose a particular risk to the hands due to the size and complexity of the equipment and machinery present. This course will provide general hand safety awareness and discuss techniques for avoiding common hand injuries.

Learning Objectives

• Identify and describe the parts of the hand
• Identify safety guidelines for working with your hands
• Identify the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with your hands

Duration: 0.30 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Night shift work can expose workers to a range of hazards, including sleep deprivation, limited visibility, and changing weather conditions. This course discusses what constitutes extended or unusual works shifts and the hazards associated with work pattern changes. The dangers of sleep deprivation, as well as nighttime weather hazards, are also explained along with nighttime work area lighting needs, operating mobile equipment at night, and the best practices for working outside at night.

Learning Objectives

• State the definition of extended and unusual work shifts
• List common hazards of night shift work
• Describe sleep deprivation causes, symptoms, and prevention
• Describe how nighttime weather can affect working outside
• List lighting needs for working outside at night
• Identify best practices for working outside and operating mobile equipment during a night shift

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

This course covers more advanced guidelines and best practices for safety in a variety of industrial workplaces. With safety topics including working around mobile equipment, hazardous chemicals, and moving machine parts, this course provides advanced concepts critical to establishing safe work habits for yourself and your team.

Learning Objectives

• Working safely with machines, tools, mobile equipment, special jobs, chemicals, and difficult work processes
• Machine guarding, E-stops, motion disconnects, and lockout/tagout policies
• Personal protective equipment, clothing, and jewelry

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Slips, trips, and falls (or STFs) are a leading cause of work-related injuries, including sprains, strains, fractures, contusions, and abrasions. STFs also account for 15% of all accidental deaths; second only to motorized vehicles as a cause of workplace fatalities. STFs also account for ~15% of workplace fatalities, second only to those related to motorized vehicles. While STFs can occur on level surfaces and at elevated heights, this course focuses only on STFs which occur on level surfaces.

Learning Objectives

• Define “slips,” “trips,” and “falls”
• Identify common causes and contributing factors for slips and trips
• Describe the difference between static coefficient of friction (SCOF) and dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) values
• Describe U.S. regulations for walking surfaces at worksites
• Describe the operations of common slip resistance test devices, including a pendulum tester, tribometer, variable-angle ramp, and variable incidence tribometer
• Describe the five “5S” housekeeping strategies
• Describe safety guidelines related to floor surface repairs, maintenance, and cleaning; footwear; building entrances; leaks and drips; spill response; worker training; and the use of signs, barricades, and lighting

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Portuguese, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
Capability: Audio, Video

As long as people work, there will be safety-related incidents and near misses. But those incidents can be used to make the workplace safer if they are investigated, analyzed, and corrected to prevent their recurrence. This course discusses reasons for incident investigations, the phases of an incident investigation, team leader responsibilities, and who comprises the investigation team. It then provides information on best practices for interviewing witnesses, determining the root cause of an incident, and corrective and follow-up actions.

Learning Objectives

• State the reasons and importance of conducting incident investigations
• State the three phases of an incident investigation • Define “root cause”
• State the responsibilities of an incident investigation team leader
• List methods for obtaining facts and avoiding blame when speaking to witnesses
• State the primary objectives of an incident investigation team
• Identify methods for determining the causes of an incident
• List some long term corrective actions to prevent incidents from occurring in the future

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

“Industrial hygiene” (or “occupational hygiene,” outside of the U.S.) is the discipline of evaluating and controlling workplace hazards in order to protect the health and well being of workers and the community. This involves monitoring of work environments, evaluating exposures to hazards, and employing controls to prevent or minimize exposures and their effects. This course describes the job responsibilities of an industrial hygienist, discusses common workplace hazards, and details measures that can be used to control these hazards.

Learning Objectives

• Define the terms “industrial hygiene” and “ergonomics”
• Describe the responsibilities of an industrial hygienist
• List and describe common workplace hazards, including airborne contaminants, chemical hazards, biological hazards, and physical hazards, including noise hazards and ergonomic hazards
• Describe the different types of airborne contaminants
• Identify the components of a “worksite analysis,” including a comprehensive survey, change analysis, job hazard analysis, and regular inspections
• Identify and describe the components of the “Hierarchy of Controls”

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has described near misses as incidents where no property was damaged and no personal injury sustained, but where, given a slight shift in time or position, damage and/or injury easily could have occurred. It has been shown that injury and damage-producing events are frequently preceded by warning signs or near miss incidents. For this reason, a program designed to identify, record, and address near miss incidents will improve worker safety and the safety culture of an organization.

Learning Objectives

• Define the terms “near miss,” “incident,” “best practice,” “root cause,” and “controls”
• Identify near miss incidents
• List items that should be included in all near miss reports
• List best practices for near miss programs
• Identify the roles of workers, supervisors, and management in near miss programs
• List the benefits of the proactive safety improvements generated by near miss programs 
• Identify ways to improve participation in near miss programs

Duration: 0.75 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

In the workplace, employees may be confronted with a variety of injury and illness cases. When these occur, employees will need to determine or help determine whether or not a case should be recorded on the OSHA 300 Log for their facility. Injury records are kept to help analyze injury causes, identify potential trends, and prevent future occurrences. Failure to properly record an injury or illness may also result in an OSHA violation and citation. Thus, it is extremely important to know and understand the OSHA rules and requirements for recording an injury or illness. This course will review the criteria for recording injuries and illnesses for OSHA purposes.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the background and purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, recordkeeping regulation
• List the criteria used to determine what makes a case OSHA recordable
• Describe what makes a case work-related or not
• Differentiate between a new case and recurrence of an existing case
• Describe OSHA’s recordkeeping and reporting forms for injuries and illnesses (forms 301, 300, and 300A)

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Accidents are caused by unsafe workplace conditions or unsafe behaviors. Inspections and observations allow you to be proactive by evaluating how safe your workplace is instead of waiting until someone gets hurt. This course will provide an overview and general guidelines for performing safety inspections and observations.

Learning Objectives

• List the two main causes of accidents
• Describe the purpose of safety inspections and safety observations
• Describe the differences between safety inspections and observations
• Describe how to perform safety inspections and observations
• List examples of what to look for while performing an inspection or observation

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Chemicals are frequently used and stored in industrial environments. It is imperative to handle them with care and wear appropriate PPE to avoid exposure. If an accident does occur, however, safety showers and eye washes can be used to cleanse the affected area and decrease the extent of injury. Knowing use procedures, maintenance practices, and the locations of safety showers and eye washes will reduce the risk of serious injury and lead to safer conditions in the workplace.

Learning Objectives

• Chemical related skin and eye injuries 
• Personal protective equipment and chemical safety
• Types of safety showers and eye washes
• How to operate and use safety showers and eye washes
• Helping an accident victim use a safety shower or eye wash
• Maintaining and testing safety showers and eye washes

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Steel erection involves assembling and connecting steel beams to form a structural frame for buildings and bridges. There are many obvious hazards associated with lifting large, heavy steel members and working at heights. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average of 15 ironworkers die each year in work related accidents. Precautions should be taken to prevent injuries during the construction, alteration, and/or repair of single and multi-story buildings, bridges, and other structures where steel erection occurs. This module provides hazard awareness information to prevent the most common incidents.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities for steel erection
• Identify steel erection hazards
• Identify and describe safe erection procedures and how to prevent a structure from collapsing
• Describe fall protection procedures and equipment
• Describe how to prevent injuries from falling objects

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Polish
Capability: Audio, Video

Covers hazards and safety guidelines associated with warehouses and loading docks, including personal protective equipment (PPE), importance of housekeeping, mobile equipment, driving safety, fire extinguishers, and emergency procedures.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the purpose of a warehouse
• Describe the typical equipment found in a warehouse
• List and describe common hazard-causing behaviors
• Match commonly required personal protective equipment (PPE) with the hazard they protect against and/or area where they must be used
• Name in order basic lockout/tagout steps
• Describe methods for keeping pedestrians safe
• Describe steps or best practice behaviors to help you be prepared in case of an emergency
• Identify and describe good housekeeping practices

Duration: 0.47 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Working over or near water can expose workers to a range of hazards, including injuries from falls, hypothermia, and drowning. This course discusses best practices for working over or near water, including the proper use of common types of personal flotation devices (PFDs). This course also offers information on what to do in “man overboard” (MOB) situations, including survival tactics and recovery practices.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the main hazards of working over water, near water, and on marine vessels
• Describe the five types of personal flotation devices (PFDs), including their uses •
• Identify safe work practices for working over water, near water, and on marine vessels
• State the definition of “hypothermia” and list its symptoms and effects on the body
• List survival factors, recovery practices, and survival methods in a “man overboard” situation

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

As you may or may not know, the top four causes of construction fatalities are Falls, Struck-By, Caught-in/between and Electrocutions. These hazards are ever present in the residential home building process and you are not exempt from these many dangers. This interactive online course will cover various safety topics and will explore how the lack of adherence to these standards are risk factors to the top four construction hazards. Please note that this course is for the express purpose of training workers on residential construction sites only.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the type of PPE that is needed on the jobsite on a daily basis
• Identify proper lifting techniques
• Describe the proper steps to use when using a ladder
• Describe safe practices for utilizing vehicles and mobile equipment

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady

All occupations, even ones that are not typically assigned to dangerous tasks, have certain safety hazards associated with them. For some occupations, the hazards are obvious. For other occupations, however, the hazards may be less apparent. It would be difficult to fully discuss all safety rules and regulations to avoid every danger you could potentially encounter in your job. So, instead, this online interactive course provides a basic overview of safety issues to help improve your safety awareness. These safety issues include safe work habits, which should be part of your daily routine; personal protective equipment, which may be required to maintain your health and safety on the job; hazard communication, which provides vital information about chemicals and other hazards that affect working conditions; and fire safety, which is a critical concern in any workplace.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify good housekeeping practices that promote workplace safety
• Describe safety concerns associated with the proper use of tools and ladders
• State methods for isolating energy sources
• Describe the steps for responding to electrical shock
• List types of personal protective equipment commonly used and for special hazards
• Describe the types of information found on Safety Data Sheets
• Compare the colors and numbers used on a fire diamond
• Describe warning labels and signs that may be used to communicate information about hazards in a workplace
• Describe basic steps for responding to a fire
  compare the uses of different classes of fire extinguishers

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, WebCast, MobileReady

Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents, second only to motor vehicle accidents. They cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are third only to motor vehicles and violence as a cause of fatalities. The OSHA standards for walking and working surfaces apply to all permanent places of employment, except where only domestic, mining, or agricultural work is performed and if appropriately applied, can reduce lost work time. This interactive online course details the OSHA standard in a practical format with easy to implement solutions to provide a workplace that is free from hazards to better protect the workplace and reduce unnecessary costs.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define walking and working surfaces
• Describe requirements for aisles, stairways, guard rails and fall protection systems
• Identify areas within and outside of OSHA compliance
  Develop solutions to avoid injury

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady

How much training have you had to use, store, and maintain a ladder properly to prevent falls and injuries? Working on ladders is a necessary part of most jobs in construction, maritime, and general industry. However, the use and care of ladders are not always as easy as it appears for the worker. Training is necessary to know the tolerances of the ladder, its safety features, and how to use the ladder. There have been many reported deaths and serious injuries from improper ladder use such as falls, electrocutions, and slips. This interactive online course will give you the information needed to be aware of the hazards related to ladders and best practices for using ladders.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the importance of ladder safety
• Identify common causes of ladder accidents
• Discuss proper labeling of ladders
• Analyze how to ascend, descend, and work on ladders safely
• Explain how to maintain, store, and transport ladders properly
• Evaluate the OSHA regulations for ladder safety

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady

In 1977, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified a condition known as Legionella pneumophila, which is a waterborne disease responsible for 34 deaths at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia. This interactive online course presents the causes and risk factors for Legionella contamination and some of the problems associated with Legionella in water systems in commercial buildings. Other topics include the ANSI/ASHRAE 188-2015 Standard and testing methodology and frequency.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define legionella, its causes and risk factors
• Discuss the ANSI/ASHRAE 188-2015 Standard
• Review water management for buildings to prevent outbreaks
• Describe testing methodology and frequency

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

In this interactive online course, you will be introduced to the hazard classification and categories of an irritant, a corrosive, and sensitizer. In addition, you will learn how to identify these chemicals so you can protect yourself, and others, from them. Guidance for excessive risk will be given for these substances in the workplace.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define what is an irritant, a corrosive, and a sensitizer
• Describe how hazards for these substances are communicated to employees and the public
• Identify hazards and risks of substance of these characteristics
• Describe the hazardous determination process

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

In this interactive online course, you will be introduced to the program requirements for the American Chemistry Council Responsible Care Program. In addition, you will evaluate the global EHS initiatives that have been affected by member companies that participate in the Responsible Care Program. Finally, the inspection and reporting requirements will be explored regarding participation in the program.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe what ACC’s Responsible Care Program is
• Describe why involvement with Responsible Care is important to society
• Identify EHS&S areas where Responsible Care member companies have been successful in the implementation of the program
• Identify ways that a company would maintain compliance with Responsible Care

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Video

Many of the health and safety programs and procedures in this Health and Safety Guide are derived from federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. This course provides you with some background information about OSHA and OSHA standards, inspections, citations, and penalties. At the end of this course, you will be able to distinguish between the role of OSHA and the role of the office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Learn more about the role of OSHA in establishing a safe and secure work environment.

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Video, MobileReady

Workers are subject to blindness, contusions and sometimes fatal injuries, due to eye and face hazards. 90% of all workplace eye injuries can be avoided by using the proper safety eyewear. This interactive online course will teach you how to select the proper personal protective equipment for eye safety. Additionally you will learn OSHA regulations for eye and face protection. You will also learn how to properly maintain your eye and face protective equipment.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the OSHA eye and face violations
• Describe OSHA’s new regulation on eye and face protection
• Describe the personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment requirement
• List resources for selecting the proper PPE

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Violating Environmental, Health and Safety regulations can result in fines and even the closure of your business. This interactive online course will teach you the major regulations for general industry as it pertains to Environmental, Health and Safety. You will learn how to determine which regulations are relevant to your companies and/or industry. You will also learn what your organization can do to maintain regulatory compliance with EHS regulations.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the necessary skills to locate and find the Environmental, Health and Safety regulations
• Describe how to monitor regulatory compliance for Environmental, Health and Safety
• Summarize and describe the major tenants of Environmental, Health and Safety regulations
• Describe the regulatory standards that governs industry from an Environmental, Health and Safety perspective

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady

Active shooter or threat suspects are bent on killing as many people as quickly as possible in most cases. Knowing how to react in a targeted violence situation can increase your chances of survival. This interactive online course will teach you about various types of targeted violence. You will learn how to improve your chances of survival by preparing for targeted violence. You will also learn about the precautions for targeted violence and the indicators and traits to look out for so you’ll know what to expect in various situations. Finally, you’ll be trained on how to react to targeted violence by identifying roles and responsibilities and relaying communication effectively so that you can calmly interact with first responders.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe active shooter and active threat profiles
• Identify ways to prepare for targeted violence situations
• Describe options for dealing with an active shooter or threat
• List recommendations for interacting with first responders during targeted violence situations

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady

Workplace violence can occur at or outside the workplace and can range from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and homicide, one of the leading causes of job-related deaths. It can occur at any time and be perpetrated by anyone you may come in contact with at work. However it manifests itself, workplace violence is a growing concern for employers and employees nationwide. This interactive, online course will present the factors that contribute to violence in the workplace and how to spot problem behavior and prevent violent incidents.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define workplace violence and explain the four categories of workplace violence
• Present key facts about workplace violence
• List risk factors for potential violence in the workplace
• Describe several ways to prevent violence at work
• Prioritize post-incident reporting and response procedures
• List the key elements in a workplace violence prevention policy
• Discuss how to handle situations of workplace violence
• Describe how to react with first responders during workplace or targeted violence situation

Duration: 8.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: MobileReady

This course is designed to be a refresher for the Operations Level Responder to Hazardous Materials Incidents, meeting the requirements of NFPA 472 and 29 CFR 1910.120(q). The course is divided into four modules. Each module should take approximately two hours to complete. The first module covers how to survey a hazmat spill or incident; how to collect hazard and response information with MSDSs, labels, and markings; and how to identify the various transport containers and storage tanks used for hazardous materials. The second module covers the chemical and physical properties of materials and their impact on storage and transport containers; response objectives, including how to assess the risk to a responder for each hazard class; and how to determine the suitability of SCBA and personal protective equipment. The third module covers the principles of site management, how to establish and enforce control zones, and tactics for emergency decontamination. It will discuss common types of releases and how to deal with them, and how to conduct defensive operations such as damming and diking and air monitoring. The fourth module covers incident management systems and the first responder’s role in a response plan. It will also cover the potential for terrorist attacks, typical agents used in a terrorist event, and the appropriate response tactics.

Duration: 1.00Hr

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, WebCast, MobileReady

Lead exposure is a major health issue. Exposure to lead can cause brain damage, paralysis, kidney disease and even death however, there are many methods to protect workers from exposure. In this one-hour interactive course, we will discuss these and other acute and chronic symptoms. We’ll discuss how lead is used in construction and identify the workers that are the most vulnerable to these risks. You’ll be introduced to OSHA’s Lead Standard on the responsibility of employers and how it’s designed to protect workers. Finally, we’ll go over the methods to reduce exposure to lead, including engineering controls as well as the proper protection for workers such as the use of personal protective equipment.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the health hazards and how you can be exposed.
• Identify the specific risks that construction workers face.
• Explain elements of the OSHA standard.
• Discuss the responsibilities of employers.
• Select methods to reduce potential exposure and how personal protective equipment can help.
• Demonstrate the basics of an effective worker protection program that you can implement at your workplace.