Safety

By their very nature, power tools are dangerous when not used as they were intended. This OSHA-referencing course helps users understand the importance of following essential safety recommendations. The course includes 8 major sections covering the use of hand tools, portable power tools, their controls and guards, abrasive wheel tools, liquid fueled tools, pneumatic and hydraulic tools and tool inspection and maintenance. You'll get a firm grasp of the hazards involved in tool use and precautions you need to take to avoid injury. All employees using tools, particularly power tools, will benefit from studying this course. It references OSHA requirements 29 CFR 1910 Subpart P, 1910.241 1910.242, 1910.243, 1910.244. Run time: 20 minutes

Companies whose business activities involve the use of chemicals must have a written OSHA Hazard Communication Program to help employees identify and evaluate chemical hazards. In this course, you will learn about the need for container labeling and various other required warnings. We will also discuss Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the worksite-specific training required to keep employees safe. You will learn about the possible effects of exposure to hazardous chemicals and the safety precautions that should be exercised to prevent such exposure. This OSHA-compliant course recognizes a recent GHS update. Successful completion will help employees recognize and understand the requirements of their own company's Hazard Communication Program, and how to use SDS and chemical labels to identify and evaluate chemical hazards. Run time: 20 minutes

This OSHA-compliant course outlines how managers should deal with an incident properly, from initial discovery to reporting. The information provided helps you prepare for any workplace incident, so that you can react quickly and efficiently. We discuss four topics which include the reasons why you would conduct an investigation, the procedures you would follow, conducting interviews with those present during the incident, and creating a post-incident report. This course is essential learning for managers - even those who have not yet encountered a serious incident in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation referenced in this course is CFR 1910.119 (m) (1): Accident Investigation. Run time: 40 minutes

Accidents caused by the misuse or mishandling of ladders are a common cause of workplace injuries and fatalities. This course teaches employees how to work safely with and around ladders. We’ll discuss the common types of ladders and their associated hazards, safe ladder practices, types of fall protection, and inspection requirements for ladders. Upon successful completion of this course, you'll have learned the requirements of ladder safety imposed by US government agencies, as well as the important terminologies surrounding ladder work. Run time: 16 minutes

The North American Cargo Standard forms the basis for the cargo securement and distribution regulations in the United States and Canada. The regulations are designed to ensure cargo stays in place, keeping drivers and other motorists safe. This training details the securement regulations for most types of cargo. Run time: 41 minutes

"Lockout/Tagout for Authorized Workers" provides background on what lockout/tagout is and teaches the steps to safely perform this procedure. It covers the types of hazardous energy contained in equipment and machinery, what a Hazardous Energy Control Program is, and how to perform special procedures such as a group lockout/tagout. Run time: 26 minutes

An important part of personal safety for employees is personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment includes a variety of protective gear, and means any clothing or equipment that protects your body against specific hazards. This course will teach you to identify what kinds of personal protective equipment you or your employee needs, as well as how to use these pieces of equipment. This course is compliant with OSHA, and will inform you about the necessary requirements and regulations imposed by governing agencies about personal protective equipment. Post completion of this course you will be able to keep employees safer in the workplace, by understanding the dangers and the prevention tactics. The course has a very important piece about using personal protective equipment correctly, and common mistakes found with people’s perceptions. Make your workplace safer with this easy online course. Run time: 10 minutes

When head protection is recommended, failure to comply can result in serious brain injuries. This course discusses high-level information on PPE headgear that's often included in regulatory requirements. We will discuss various ways in which workers can suffer head injuries, including impact from falling objects, bumping into stationary objects and hitting the head during a fall. Hard hats are designed to lessen the effects of such accidents. You will learn about hard hat characteristics and some special types of hats designed for particular uses and various accessories that can be attached to hard hats. We also cover the proper use of hard hats, regular inspection requirements, proper fit and care and storage. Under OSHA, both you and your employer are responsible for adhering to requirements for worker head protection. This course informs you of what to expect from your employer and how to select the right hat for the job. Run time: 10 minutes

This course is designed to help you become a better and safer forklift operator. If you’re an experienced operator, this course may remind you of safe habits and work practices that you might have forgotten. If you’re a new operator, this course will describe the operating practices you need to follow to be a safe operator. Run time: 25 minutes

This course equips workers with best practices when using common types of scaffolding. Learning the potential dangers inherent in working on a scaffold helps to ensure your safety. You will learn about both supported and suspended scaffolds and who is qualified to design and install them. We'll cover design requirements and load capacity which must meet scaffolding regulations for the maximum intended load. You'll discover how different applications require different types of scaffold design. We'll also cover regulations covering scaffold access and forklift use in scaffolding support. This course helps you understand all the safety issues related to scaffold type, intended use and design and load capacity. Run time: 25 minutes