This online course will increase understanding and offer practical advice to help deal with the hazards caused by silica dust in the workplace. The course starts by highlighting the industries and activities where silica dust is a health problem and the responsibilities of both employers and workers according to the OSHA regulations. You'll learn the three methods of assessing exposure to silica and there will also be practical advice on keeping samples, lab reports, medical exam reports, and training documentation.
This online course will provide valuable information on the key safety aspects of trenching and excavation. When you’ve finished the course, you will understand the serious issues raised, and be able to play your part in ensuring a safer work environment.
This course deals with violence and sexual harassment in the workplace. It’ll provide statistics showing the extent of workplace violence, before examining perpetrator profiles and the industries and jobs where the risk is highest. Please be aware that this course discusses sensitive topics including sexual harassment, violence and rape.
In this course you'll learn how to record workplace injuries and illness to meet the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Please be aware that this course contains detailed descriptions of injuries to clarify the kinds of injuries that are recordable or reportable.
This course will examine OSHA regulations including employers' and employees' safety responsibilities. You'll learn about Personal Protective Equipment along with air-purifying respirators and filtration methods, plus the importance of Permissible Exposure Limits. We'll describe the main types of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and air-supplied respirators for use in oxygen-deficient atmospheres, along with half- and full-face facepieces, and Negative and positive Pressure Respirators. On a more practical front, we'll show how to fit, check, wear and use your respirator correctly.
This online course covers major issues relating to biohazards in the workplace. It starts with an overview showing how to identify, manage, control, and prevent workplace biohazards. You'll learn the simple, effective method of conducting a risk assessment to meet biohazard contamination prevention objectives and we'll show you how to identify biological hazards and develop a Control Plan. We'll also cover a range of workplace biohazards. Each section includes a definition, and details of symptoms and treatments.
In this course, we’ll cover the major issue of back pain and injuries, including how injuries happen, and how they can be treated and prevented. We'll start with back injury statistics, and move on to an examination of the structure, regions, and functions of the spine. You'll learn about ergonomics and back pain, and how back pain is diagnosed and treated. The course contains practical advice around how to keep your back healthy and you'll be shown a range of proven manual handling techniques and we’ll discuss some of the alternatives to lifting which may be available in your workplace.
This online course will provide a general overview of the important issues surrounding compressed gas safety. It looks at the three types of compressed gases-Liquefied gases, Non-liquefied gases and Dissolved gases. You'll learn about why and how gases are compressed, along with industry terminology. We'll also cover the main types of compressed gas cylinder connections, valves, and pressure regulators. Other topics include the four steps of a risk assessment, the hierarchy of control and safety regulations relating to the use and safe storage of compressed gases.
This online course takes an overview of the hazards, risk factors, risk assessments, controls, and regulations that apply to the construction industry. You’ll learn about OSHA regulations , risk assessments and effective safety procedures. The course looks at various hazards including mechanical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and environmental. We'll discuss how to protect yourself against workplace hazards, including personal protective equipment and training, plus a range of effective safety tips.