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Workplace Safety

Total Items: 23

Total Time: 13.5 hour(s)

Audience: The following courses are for all employees and contractors of OSHA regulated workplaces such as manufacturing, assembly and packaging plants, machine shops, bulk terminals, warehouses, loading docks, etc.

Description: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides companies located in the United States with an outline to establish appropriate processes and procedures to ensure compliance with federal health and safety regulations. The MindLeaders Health and Safety courses provide the solution companies need, with an easy and cost-effective means of delivering and tracking health and safety training anytime, anywhere.

Includes:

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionBack Safety

Course Code: cmp095

Description: This course provides an overview of back safety and proper lifting procedures. It is useful whether you are at work or home. Topics discussed are why back injuries occur, the spine, types of injuries that occur, the forces involved, contributing factors, common causes of back injuries, how to prevent back injuries, using proper lifting procedures, how to lift safely and body management.

Objectives:

  • Describe the anatomy of a Back Injury
  • Identify common risk factors of your own work place
  • Recognize your own posture and position and correct as needed
  • Problem-solve how to reduce risk factors for specific job tasks
  • Perform appropriate exercises that are job specific

Topics:

  • Why back injuries occur
  • The spine
  • Types of injuries that occur
  • The forces involved
  • Contributing factors
  • Common causes of back injuries
  • How to prevent back injuries
  • Using proper lifting procedures
  • How to lift safely
  • Body management

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionCarbon Monoxide

Course Code: cmp104

Description: Carbon monoxide poisoning is a silent risk that can be present in the workplace and in the home. This course will make workers more aware of the silent risks of carbon monoxide, describe symptoms of exposure, and give suggestions for safety measures to use to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Objectives:

  • Know what carbon monoxide is
  • Identify the effects of carbon monoxide on people
  • Be familiar with how to prevent carbon monoxide exposure
  • Be prepared to treat a victim of carbon monoxide exposure

Topics:

  • What is carbon monoxide
  • How does carbon monoxide affect you
  • Prevention and care

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionChemical Reactivity Hazards

Course Code: cmp113

Description: All chemicals react. Workers must separate safe reactions that produce useful products from reactive material hazards. This course describes some information sources, causes, and hazards relating to chemical reactions.

Objectives:

  • Describe the nature and importance of chemical reactivity hazards
  • Determine safety information resources relating to chemical reactivity
  • Identify the hazards that result from chemical reactions
  • List some causes of undesireable chemical reactions

Topics:

  • Safety resources
  • Hazards

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionComputer Workstations

Course Code: cmp112

Description: The factors and advice presented in this course apply not only to computer workstations on the job, but also are relevant for computers in the home. An appropriate workstation set-up will help workers avoid fatigue, stress, and potential medical problems.

Objectives:

  • Recognize and practice good body position at a computer workstation
  • Define the basic components of a computer workstation and their effects on your productivity and health
  • Recognize other workplace factors that can affect your productivity and health at a computer workstation

Topics:

  • Body position
  • Station components
  • Other important factors

Time: 45 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionDriver Safety

Course Code: cmp030

Description: This course provides an overview of driving safely and is useful whether you are driving to/from work or on/off company business. Topics discussed are road, traffic, vehicle, lighting, weather and driver conditions and why you must monitor these constantly in order to reach your destination safely.

Objectives:

  • Drive safely both on or off the job
  • List what to check and be aware of before you put your foot on the accelerator
  • Be aware of your behavior and actions, as these factors cause 70% of all accidents
  • Describe why monitoring changing vehicle, lighting, weather, road and traffic conditions are important

Topics:

  • Braking
  • Cell phone use
  • Before you drive
  • Behavior and actions
  • Vision
  • Fatigue and drowsiness
  • Other physical conditions
  • Basic rules of the road
  • Stopping distance
  • Weight transfer
  • Skids
  • Additional defensive driving terms
  • Blind zones
  • Searching technique
  • Making turns
  • Pulling out from stop signs
  • Passing

Time: 60 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionEPA - Container Management

Course Code: cmp052

Description: This course provides an overview of the requirements for generators who manage hazardous wastes in containers. The general regulatory requirements are discussed, as well as the identification and definition of incompatible materials, and the individual requirements for marking, labeling, and inspecting containers. Finally the requirements for the closure of an area used to manage containers are identified.

Objectives:

  • Identify containers that can be used to manage hazardous wastes
  • Describe the proper management of containers
  • Inspect containers
  • Identify incompatible materials
  • Marking and label requirements for containers
  • Close an area used to manage containers

Topics:

  • General Requirements
  • Incompatible Materials
  • Subpart CC
  • Inspections
  • 90-Day Generator Requirements
  • Closure

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionEye and Face Protection

Course Code: cmp092

Description: This course provides an overview of eye hazards in the workplace and how to prevent them. OSHA requirements, personal protective equipment and other miscellaneous safety precautions are discussed.

Objectives:

  • Describe the common causes of eye injury
  • Determine proper eye protection for the job hazard
  • Explain how to prevent eye injuries on the job

Topics:

  • OSHA requirements
  • Hazards requiring eye and face protection

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionFire Safety

Course Code: cmp119

Description: All businesses should have fire safety as a top priority. Good planning for fire emergencies includes fire prevention programs, fire-fighting training for employees, and specific evacuation plans. This course reinforces these ideas.

Objectives:

  • Recognize OSHA regulations regarding fire safety in the workplace
  • Determine the need for fire prevention and emergency action plans
  • Determine the importance of fire extinguishers
  • Determine the importance of fire exit construction
  • Describe the decision making process in determining whether to fight a fire or to flee a fire

Topics:

  • Planning for fires
  • Flight or fight
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fire exits

Time: 60 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionFirst Aid

Course Code: cmp150

Description: This course will give the worker an overview of basic first aid for specific types of injuries based upon recommended training from OSHA.

Objectives:

  • Describe OSHA recommendations for first aid training
  • Describe the importance of being alert, calm, and reassuring in emergency situations
  • Recognize symptoms of certain injuries and medical problems
  • Describe the ways to provide emergency care for certain kinds of injuries and medical problems
  • Know when an emergency situation requires prompt medical attention

Topics:

  • Shock
  • Bleeding
  • Poisoning
  • Burns
  • Temperature Extremes
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries
  • Bites and Stings
  • Medical Emergencies
  • Other Emergencies

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionFoot Protection

Course Code: cmp138

Description: This course will inform workers about the relationship between foot problems and workplace design and to help them choose and use protective footwear.

Objectives:

  • Identify ways to prevent foot injuries
  • Define a variety of foot problems and their causes, especially relating to workplace conditions
  • Describe better workplace designs that can prevent foot injuries
  • Determine ways to choose and use protective footwear

Topics:

  • Problems and causes
  • Prevention

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionHazardous Waste Awareness

Course Code: cmp025

Description: This course provides an overview of Hazardous Wastes. It defines solid wastes, explains characteristics of solid wastes that make it hazardous and proper handling and storage of Hazardous Wastes.

Objectives:

  • Define hazardous wastes
  • Define solid waste
  • Explain the characteristics of hazardous wastes
  • Identify proper handling and storage of hazardous wastes

Topics:

  • Hazardous wastes
  • Solid wastes
  • Characteristics of hazardous wastes
  • Handling and storage

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionHeat Stress Awareness

Course Code: cmp106

Description: The best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. This course will explain some of the health problems arising from exposure to extreme heat and provide some guidance on preventing heat stress.

Objectives:

  • Describe heat stress disorders and their symptoms
  • Identify appropriate measures for preventing heat stress

Topics:

  • Background
  • Heat stress disorders
  • Preventing heat stress

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionKnife Safety

Course Code: cmp072

Description: This course provides an overview of safe use of knife. Topics covered are safety precautions, importance of First Aid, knife maintenance and selecting right knife for the job.

Objectives:

  • Determine the precautions to take when using a knife
  • Describe the importance of first aid if injured by knife
  • Describe the importance of knife maintenance
  • Select the right knife in the right condition for the job at hand

Topics:

  • Safety precautions
  • First aid
  • Knife maintenance
  • Right tool in right condition

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionLadders and Stairways

Course Code: cmp015

Description: This course provides an overview of ladders (both portable and fixed) and stairways. Ladder types, safe use, inspection/maintenance and housekeeping are discussed.

Objectives:

  • Define fixed and portable ladders
  • Describe types of portable ladders
  • Determine safe use of portable ladders
  • Explain the importance of inspection/maintenance and housekeeping

Topics:

  • Portable ladders
  • Stepladder
  • Extension ladders
  • Portable ladder safety tips
  • Fixed ladders
  • Inspection and maintenance
  • Stairways

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionLatex Allergy

Course Code: cmp110

Description: Even though it is generally not life threatening, latex allergy is a growing problem for health care workers and others. This course provides workers with information on the causes and symptoms of latex allergy along with preventive measures to pursue when using latex products.

Objectives:

  • Understand the growing incidence of latex allergy
  • Understand the symptoms and treatment for latex allergy
  • Understand the prevention of latex allergy

Topics:

  • Background
  • Reaction and treatment
  • Prevention

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionOffice Ergonomics

Course Code: cmp005

Description: This course provides an overview of the basic elements of Office Ergonomics and tasks that can potentially cause Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) and other injuries to the muscle and joints.

Objectives:

  • Identify work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD)
  • Describe workstation ergonomics
  • Identify types of musculoskeletal injuries and how to avoid them

Topics:

  • Definitions
  • Risk factors
  • Office equipment
  • Ergo check
  • Tips for avoiding injury
  • Injury awareness

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionOffice Safety

Course Code: cmp017

Description: This course provides an overview of some of the hazards one may encounter in a typical office. Hazards and Risks of Electricity, Office Machinery, Manual Handling and Ergonomics, Chemicals, Environmental factors such as Air and Noise, Housekeeping, Slips, Trips and Falls, Occupational Aggression and Violence, and Fire are discussed.

Objectives:

  • Determine the factors that contribute to office injuries
  • Recognize the hazards and risks of electricity, office machinery, manual handling/ergonomics, chemicals
  • Recognize the hazards and risks of environmental factors such as air/noise, housekeeping, slips, trips/falls, occupational aggression/violence, and fire

Topics:

  • Legislation
  • What can go wrong in an office?
  • Hazards and risks

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionSafety Orientation

Course Code: cmp096

Description: This course provides an overview of the various elements of safety orientation, stressing the importance of simply “knowing your area”. Other areas covered are: what to do in case of a fire or chemical spill, fire extinguisher operation, safety around radiation sources, personal protective equipment and good work practices.

Objectives:

  • Describe good housekeeping practices that promote workplace safety
  • Detail safety concerns associated with the proper use of tools, ladders, and energy sources
  • Describe the types of information that can be obtained from Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Describe warning signs and labels that may be used to communicate information about hazards in a workplace

Topics:

  • Know your area
  • Chemicals
  • Radiation safety
  • Fire safety
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Good work practices

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionSecurity Threats - An Overview

Course Code: cmp120

Description: No place can be considered completely safe when considering the potential threats posed by disgruntled or senseless individuals or the more organized and systematic threats posed by fanatical political and extremist groups. This course outlines some basic precautions regarding the most prevalent threats today.

Objectives:

  • Define terrorism preparation
  • Define methods of protection against cyberattacks
  • Describe methods needed in order to deal with a building explosion
  • Describe methods needed in order to deal with bomb threats
  • Describe methods needed in order to deal with suspicious parcels and letters
  • Describe methods needed in order to deal with chemical and biological weapons

Topics:

  • Preparing for terrorism
  • Preparing for cyberattacks
  • Suspicious parcels or letters
  • Bomb threats
  • Explosions
  • Chemical and biological weapons

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionSlips, Trips, and Falls

Course Code: cmp151

Description: This course will inform workers about causes and preventive procedures for slips, trips, and falls in the workplace.

Objectives:

  • Identify the costs of slip, trip, and fall incidents
  • Describe the definitions and causes of slips, trips, and falls
  • Identify the work and human factors that increase the risk of slips, trips, and falls
  • Identify ways to prevent slips, trips, and falls

Topics:

  • Background
  • Causes
  • Prevention

Time: 30 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionSprains and Strains

Course Code: cmp118

Description: Sprains and strains are the number one cause of lost work time due to illness or injury in the U.S. Sprains and strains can be reduced through the use of ergonomics and good work practices.

Objectives:

  • Describe the relationship between ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
  • Determine the incidence of sprains and strains in national workplace injury statistics
  • Explain the causes, symptoms, and treatment of sprains and strains
  • Determine the methods of preventing sprains and strains in the workplace

Topics:

  • Statistics
  • Sprains and strains
  • Prevention

Time: 45 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionWorkplace Violence - Employees

Course Code: cmp064

Description: This course provides employees with an overview of workplace violence, the sources of workplace violence, warning signs and possible triggering incidents for workplace violence, what employees can do and how to protect themselves and their fellow employees and how to deal with threats and violence.

Objectives:

  • Define workplace violence
  • Describe the company's commitment and policy
  • List ways to recognize warning signs
  • List ways to deal with workplace violence
  • Determine when to report possible workplace violence

Topics:

  • Background
  • What is workplace violence
  • The company's commitment
  • The company's policy
  • Sources of workplace violence
  • Warning signs and indications
  • What employees can do
  • Reporting
  • Dealing with threats and violence

Time: 60 minute(s)

Click to expand series descriptionWorkplace Violence - Managers

Course Code: cmp065

Description: This course provides managers with an overview of workplace violence, possible liability of the Company for workplace violence, the sources of workplace violence, warning signs and possible triggering incidents for workplace violence, what employees can do and how to protect themselves and their fellow employees, training employees, and how to deal with threats and violence.

Objectives:

  • Define Workplace Violence
  • Describe the Company's Commitment and Policy
  • List how to recognize warning signs
  • List how to Train Employees on workplace violence
  • Describe how to deal with workplace violence
  • Determine when to report possible workplace violence

Topics:

  • What is workplace violence
  • The company's commitment
  • The company's policy
  • Sources of workplace violence
  • Warning signs and indications
  • What employees can do
  • Reporting
  • Dealing with threats and violence
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