Div. of Safety & Hygiene - Training Center Courses

Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center courses

Select a course title to obtain a description.
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Training courses currently available

Accident Analysis

Who should attend
Individuals directly responsible for a company’s accident analysis process and safety committee representatives.

You will learn:

Basic information and tools for establishing and improving accident analysis programs;
Elements of an effective written accident analysis program including sample programs;
Five primary causal factors of accidents;
Four action steps in analyzing accidents;
Hands-on skills in using analytic techniques;
The use of comprehensive accident analysis to prevent and/or minimize the occurrence of future occupational accidents, injuries and illnesses.

Instructors
BWC staff

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1.0 Day
0.6 CEU
1.0 CM
6.0 Step Six

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Accident Analysis
Half-day workshop

Who should attend
Employers and employees who need basic awareness of safety and health issues; newly appointed safety directors or safety committee members who have limited exposure to injury prevention strategies or safety requirements; or employers who need a refresher on a safety or health topic

You will learn:

Tools for improving accident analysis programs;
Causal factors of accidents;
Action steps for analyzing accidents.

Instructors
BWC staff

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0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

Advanced Rate Making

Who should attend
Comptrollers, accountants, risk managers, company owners, financial professionals and bookkeepers and others from experience-rated employers (small to large companies) who want to understand and/or have to explain workers’ compensation premium calculations. This class does not apply to base-rated or self-insured employers or state agencies.

You will learn:

How to understand your experience exhibit, including how BWC calculates the experience modifier;
A better understanding and appropriate application of cost-saving strategies, including settlements, handicap reimbursement, salary continuation, subrogation, payroll and manual classification, transitional work and claim prevention;
The impact of real-life examples to show cost-saving strategies on employer premiums.

Special requirements
Prior to attending this class, BWC recommends you attend Controlling Workers’ Compensation Costs to understand basic rate making concepts.

Instructors
BWC staff

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0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
3.0 Step Six

Asthma! Is Your Company at Risk?

Who should attend
Safety managers, occupational health nurses, facility and operations managers in industry, health care and office facilities

You will learn:

Tools for analyzing your compensation risk;
Asthma costs to organizations;
Asthma basic information;
Tools for defining how your workplace is at risk for development of asthma and/or for asthmatics in the workplace;
Tools to develop an asthma management plan for your workplace.

Special requirements
Nurses will receive 7.2 contact hours for continuing education.

Instructors
Ohio Department of Health

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

1.0 day
0.6 CEU
1.0 CM
7.2 CNE
6.0 Step Six

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Avoiding Back Trauma Online

Who should participate
Those interested in preventing back pain disability and those who perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling activities in the course of their job.

You will learn:

Risk factors for back pain;
How to use and apply BWC/OSU lifting guidelines;
How to use ergonomics to prevent back pain.

Special requirements
Internet access

To register for this course, log onto the BWC Learning Center.

Basic Construction Safety

Who should attend
Individuals involved in the construction industry.

You will learn:

Effective safety and health evaluation of construction sites;
Hazard recognition skills and possible solutions to construction safety issues;
How to use and implement the rules and recommendations of OSHA’s CFR Part 1926, including Subparts A-Z covering general safety programs, personal protective equipment, housekeeping, fire protection, hand/power tools, trenching, floor/stairways and railings, chains/slings, cranes/hoists, fall protection, electrical, ladders/scaffolds, industrial hygiene related to construction, welding/cutting, mobile equipment and other topics.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a card from OSHA certifying completion of a 30-hour course in construction safety and health.

Special requirements
Portions of this course are held outside. Plan to wear clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.

Instructors
Construction Safety Management & Training Institute

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4.5 Days
2.7 CEU
27.0 Step Six

Behavior-based Safety Systems

Who should attend
Company managers and supervisors, safety and health managers, safety consultants, labor leaders and safety committee members

You will learn:

The benefits of behavior-based systems;
The basic principles of how to motivate safe behavior;
When a company’s ready for behavior-based safety;
Compare and contrast the features of different behavior-based systems on the market today.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Who should attend
Individuals establishing or implementing a bloodborne pathogens program

You will learn:

Background and terminology;
Signs and symptoms of bloodborne pathogens, and how they are transmitted;
Guidelines for handling infectious waste;
How to develop a site-specific bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan.

Instructor
Charlene Buckner

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 EPA
3.0 Step Six

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Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Who should attend
Safety professionals who have been acknowledged by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) as eligible to take the CSP exam.

Please contact the Board of Certified Safety Professionals for details at www.bcsp.org or (217)359-9263.

You will learn:

An overview of the safety fundamentals and comprehensive practice examinations, along with their respective examination blueprints;
Sample items typical of the respective examinations with solutions and explanations;
An explanation of how to prepare for the BCSP examinations, including descriptions of computer-delivered examinations and the procedures used at the testing centers.

Special requirements
Working knowledge of a scientific calculator.
Instructors
Langlois, Weigand & Associates Inc.

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

3.0 Days
1.8 CEU
3.0 CM
18.0 Step Six

Communicating Safety to Your Spanish Speaking Workforce

Who should attend
Anyone who works with, supervises, or directs Spanish-speaking employees and is responsible for safety education, injury reduction, training, and communication.

You will learn:

Cultural awareness issues that impact training, comprehension and trust;
Tips and techniques to overcome communication barriers when teaching safety to your Spanish-speaking workforce;
How to develop a training format and safety environment that works for your Spanish-speaking employees;
How to motivate and get your Spanish-speaking employees involved with safety;
Simple two- and three-word Spanish phrases that can immediately be put into practice.

Instructors
To be determined

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1.0 Day
0.6 CEU
1.0 CM
6.0 Step Six

Confined Space Assessment and Work

Who should attend
Supervisors, maintenance personnel or anyone involved in or responsible for work in a confined space

You will learn:

Awareness of the hazards associated with confined space entry and work within such environments;
Assessment of spaces;
Instrument use;
Rescue techniques;
When permits are required;
Hazard evaluation;
Training requirements;
Ventilation techniques;
Protective clothing and equipment.

Special requirements
Portions of this course are held outside. Plan to wear clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. In addition, participants should notify the instructor of any physical limitations prior to the class.

Instructors
RHS Solutions

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2.0 Days
1.2 CEU
2.0 CM
12.0 EPA
12.0 Step Six

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Controlling Costs through Claims Management

Who should attend
Employees who handle workers’ injury and illness claims and are interested in controlling costs through better claims management practices of companies enrolled in the state insurance fund.

You will learn:

Accident analysis;
Life cycle of a claim and suggestions on how to manage it;
Lump sum settlements;
Financial reasons for having a transitional work program;
Transitional work program for injured/ill employees returning to work;
Services provided by BWC to assist employers with claims management, accident analysis and transitional work programs.

Instructors
BWC staff

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1.0 Day
0.6 CEU
6.0 Step Six

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Controlling Workers’ Compensation Costs

Who should attend
Employees who are interested in controlling costs through better claims management practices of companies enrolled in the state insurance fund. This may include employees from human resources, payroll and benefits, workers’ compensation administration, loss control, safety and OSHA compliance.

You will learn:

A basic understanding of how BWC determines workers’ compensation rates and the costs that drive them;
How claims costs impact your rates;
Rating plan options;
Strategies to control costs, such as loss prevention, administrative, early return to work and other claims management controls;
An overview of the Safety Culture Wheel, with an emphasis on a leadership-supported safety culture, employee involvement and accident prevention.

Effective Safety Teams

Who should attend
Company owners, managers and supervisors, safety and health managers, safety consultants, labor leaders and any individuals who are responsible for developing or facilitating safety teams.

You will learn:

How to outline a process to develop or improve a team within your organization;
How a team functions and how to measure its effectiveness;
How to involve employees in the team building process;
How to define team roles and responsibilities;
Tools and skills for group problem solving and decision making.

Effective Safety Teams - Half-day workshop

Who should attend
Employers and employees who need a basic awareness of safety and health issues, and newly appointed safety directors or safety committee members who have limited exposure to injury prevention.

You will learn:

How to outline a process to develop or improve a team within your organization;
How to involve employees in the team building process;
Tools and skills for group problem solving and decision making.

Instructors
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

Electrical Hazard Recognition and Abatement

Who should attend
Individuals responsible for electrical safety, including safety and maintenance personnel, engineers and others who need to improve their hazard recognition skills. The focus of the course is hazard recognition rather than design or engineering. Participants do not need a background in electricity.

You will learn:

Electrical hazard recognition and fundamentals from a safety perspective;
Basic laws of physics that control electrical actions;
Effects of electrical shock on the human body;
Recognition and prevention of the four kinds of electrical hazards - shocks, burns, explosions and fires;
Grounding concepts, including equipment ground, ground fault circuit interrupters and system grounding;
OSHA, National Electric Code and Ohio Administrative Code regulations and their application.

NOTE: This course dismisses at approximately 12:30 p.m. on the fourth day.

Instructors
TMK and Associates, Inc.

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3.5 Days
2.1 CEU
3.5 CM
21.0 EPA
21.0 Step Six

Electrical Safety Audits

Who should attend
Individuals responsible for designing, conducting and managing electrical safety audits and inspections.

You will learn:

Electrical safety audit procedures;
Applicable codes and standards;
Types of audits and the purpose of each;
How to recognize physical, programmatic and work practice findings;
How to prioritize your findings;
Recordkeeping and documentation.

Special requirements
Prior to attending this course, BWC strongly recommends you take Electrical Hazard Recognition and Abatement or have a background in electrical safety. Student should bring the current copies of the NFPA 70E and NEC reference books received in the BWC Electrical Hazards Recognition and Abatement course.

Instructors
TMK and Associates, Inc.

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

2.0 Days
1.2 CEU
2.0 CM
12.0 Step Six

Emergency Preparedness Planning

Who should attend
Individuals in charge of developing and/or overseeing their company’s emergency preparedness plan.

You will learn:

An all-hazards approach to emergency planning;
Main components of an emergency plan;
Structured approach to emergency preparedness planning as it relates to the workplace.

Emergency Preparedness Planning
- Half-day workshop

Who should attend
Individuals who need an overview on how to develop an emergency action plan.

You will learn:

Many and varied types of workplace emergencies to be prepared for;
Basic compliance requirements;
Additional resources available for each type of emergency;
Principles for developing and maintaining an effective program.

Instructors
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

Employee Safety for Staffing Companies/PEOs

Who should attend
Staffing companies (temporary agencies), account managers, branch managers, directors of operations, safety directors and sales staff, self-insured staffing companies, professional employer organizations (PEOs), host company human resource managers and safety directors.

You will learn:

Best practices for staffing companies/PEOs, including:

How to reduce injuries, illnesses and workers' compensation costs;
How to reduce the impact of a claim;
How to improve communication between staffing organizations and host companies;
Quality control;
How to understand OSHA requirements for safety and health, legal issues, and OSHA recordkeeping;
Safety evaluation of host/client;
How to understand NCCI classifications;

The differences between PEO and staffing company (legal, ownership, and responsibilities);

Instructors
BWC staff

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0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
3.0 Step Six

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Enhancing Safety through a Drug-free Workplace

Who should attend
Employers and employees interested in reducing the risk of accidents due to the use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace

You will learn:

Elements of a drug-free workplace program, including:

Written policy;
Supervisor training;
Employee education;
Drug and alcohol testing;
Employee assistance.

Employer benefits in reduced accidents, cost savings and increased productivity;
Employee benefits in safety and health, well-being, security, and morale;
Resources for creating your own drug-free workplace program.

Instructors
BWC staff

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0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

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Ergonomics Applied

Who should attend
Safety committee members, engineers, safety professionals and safety representatives

The primary emphasis will be on ergonomics in a general industry setting.

You will learn:

Hands-on skills in the application of ergonomic principles as they relate to the prevention of industrial back injuries and cumulative trauma disorders;
Risk factor evaluation;
Tools necessary to conduct a thorough ergonomic assessment;
Control strategies for effective loss prevention;
Skills in job-site analysis, including risk factor identification and control formulation;
How to sell ergonomics to the whole organization;
Regulatory information and applicable ergonomic guidelines;
Lifting evaluation methods, hand-tool selection and design, business justification, trends in research and more.

Special requirements

For classroom activities, bring a calculator. You will learn to improve the design of jobs, layouts and equipment to prevent injuries, so please also bring a specific problem job from your facility on VHS videotape (at least 10 minutes in length to allow class discussion). Be prepared to share information about the job, such as the type of injuries experienced, productivity and quality figures, and physical dimensions and forces involved.

Instructors
Stuart-Buttle Ergonomics

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3.0 Days
1.8 CEU
3.0 CM
18.0 Step Six

Ergonomics: Basic Principles

Who should attend
Individuals interested in a basic understanding of ergonomic principles

No prior knowledge of the topic is required. The primary emphasis will be on ergonomics in a general industry setting.

You will learn:

A basic awareness of ergonomic applications in the industrial workplace;
Ergonomic risk factors;
Basic control measures and design principles as they relate to risk factors;
How to sell ergonomics to the whole organization;
Regulatory information and applicable ergonomic guidelines.

Ergonomics: Developing an Effective Process

Who should attend
Individuals responsible for developing and implementing programs and processes; individuals whose job responsibilities include safety, loss control, workers’ compensation; labor and/or management safety, and quality; ergonomics team representatives; individuals interested in effectively preventing musculoskeletal disorders

You will learn:

How to develop and maintain an effective ergonomics process in your organization;
Key elements of an effective ergonomics process;
How to apply Blueprint for Success, a step-by-step guide for developing and/or enhancing the ergonomics process at your company.

Special requirements
Prior to attending this class, BWC recommends you have a basic understanding of ergonomics.

Instructors
BWC staff

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1.0 Day
0.6 CEU
1.0 CM
6.0 Step Six

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Ergonomics: Office Ergonomics Online

Who should participate
All individuals who work at a computer for more than four hours per day in any job title; also supervisors, risk managers, human resource staff, loss control and facility professionals in these companies.

You will learn:

How to reduce your chance of developing a cumulative/repetitive injury;
Correct posture and keyboarding/mousing techniques;
How to properly adjust your computer workstation to your body size (chair, keyboard, mouse and monitor);
Simple stretching exercises to alleviate discomfort and prevent cumulative/repetitive injuries;
Symptoms of cumulative/repetitive injuries;
Tips for troubleshooting and alleviating discomfort in various parts of your body;
When and how to report an injury or obtain further assistance;
Optional: Laptop safety and tips for protecting your voice (call centers);
How to self-assess your workstation setup and your posture.

Special requirements
Internet access
From Feb. 14, 2008, to June 30, 2008, this program is unavailable. If you would like to be notified when the program is available after July 1, 2008, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

Fall Hazards in Construction and Maintenance

Who should attend
Individuals involved in the construction industry or anyone with fall protection concerns.

You will learn:

Fall hazard recognition;
Selection of fall-arrest equipment;
About fall-prevention systems and programs;
Application of positioning devices;
How to calculate fall arrest distances;
OSHA Standards (29 CFR 1926, Subpart M) and American National Standards Institute recommendations as they apply to this subject;
Sample use of fall protection and arrest devices and systems.

Special requirements
Portions of this class are held outside. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.

Instructors
BWC staff

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2.0 Days
1.2 CEU
12.0 EPA
12.0 Step Six

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First Aid in the Workplace

Who should attend
Individuals who need to know how to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses, including how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest, until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.

You will learn:

How to recognize and handle a medical emergency until advanced medical personnel arrive;
Prioritized care for life-threatening injuries or sudden illnesses;
Recognition of the signals of a heart attack and how to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an AED;
How to care for a victim having a breathing emergency.

Instructors
North Coast Polytechnic Institute

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1.0 Day
0.6 CEU
6.0 Step Six

Fundamentals of an Effective Safety and Health Program

Who should attend
Individuals whose job responsibilities require them to handle safety, loss control, OSHA compliance, workers’ compensation or other human resource duties; individuals who are new to the safety field; labor and/or management safety committee representatives.

You will learn:

The principles for developing and maintaining an effective safety and health program in your workplace, including leadership support, employee involvement, strong communication and timely training;
Specific suggestions for developing your organization’s safety culture designed to reduce workplace accidents;
Compliance requirements for major program areas, with additional resources listed for each area;
The many and varied hazards in the workplace;
Motivational information to sell an effective safety and health program to top management.

Instructors
BWC staff

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2.0 Days
1.2 CEU
2.0 CM
12.0 EPA
12.0 Step Six

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Getting Started with Safety Online

Who should participate
Individuals who have been asked to develop a safety and health program at work, but have no prior experience in this area.

You will learn:

Employer and employee’s responsibility for a safe work environment;
What hazards to look for;
How to do a job safety analysis;
Available resources;
What written programs are needed;
What training is needed.

Special requirements
Internet access

To register for this course, log onto the BWC Learning Center.

Got Mold?

Who should attend
Facility managers, building owners, maintenance supervisors, plant engineers, safety and health professionals and architects.

You will learn:

Moisture and its effects on buildings;
Potential sources of moisture in a building;
How to identify mold in a building;
Scientific findings on mold's health effects;
Remediation guidelines.

Hazard Communication

Who should attend
Individuals in charge of developing and/or overseeing their company’s hazard-communication program.

You will learn:

Practical suggestions on how to implement the hazard communication standard for general industry, construction and the public sector;
How to determine hazard classifications;
How to interpret a material safety data sheet (MSDS);
Ways to organize, develop and conduct training.

Special requirements
Please bring to class a copy of the hazard-communication program from your company and copies of at least three MSDSs of substances your facility frequently uses.

NOTE: This class ends at approximately noon on the second day.

Instructors
BWC staff

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1.5 Days
0.9 CEU
1.5 CM
9.0 EPA
9.0 Step Six

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Hazard Communication
– Half-day workshop

Who should attend
Individuals who need an overview of developing a company’s hazard-communication program.

You will learn:

Practical suggestions on how to implement the hazard communication standard for general industry, construction and the public sector;
Requirements for a hazard communication program;
Proper use of information in a material safety data sheet (MSDS);
Topics to cover in training;
Proper labeling of containers.

Instructors
BWC staff

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0.5 Days
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Awareness

Who should attend
Individuals who are likely to witness or to discover a hazardous substance release and who are responsible for initiating the emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities.

Students attending this class should already have received their company's hazard communication training.

You will learn:

Awareness level training to be able to determine the presence of hazardous substances;
How to report a chemical spill to the authorities;
How to read the Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook;
How to assist with site control to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the spill area.

NOTE: This class dismisses at 2:30 pm

Instructors
BWC staff

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0.8 Day
0.5 CEU
0.5 CM
5.0 EPA
5.0 Step Six

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Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Operations

Who should attend
Individuals who will respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site to protect nearby persons, property or the environment from the release.

You will learn:

How to Identify and recognize the presence of hazardous substances;
Methods of risk hazard assessment;
Basic hazard control and the need for personal protective equipment;
The elements of an emergency response plan.

Special requirements
Participants must have completed course Hazwoper Awareness, or be certified by their employer that they have sufficient training and experience to objectively demonstrate competency in the areas listed for the awareness level, 1910.120 (q)(6)(i).

Employers should only send employees who are medically fit to participate in training activities in accordance with 1910.120 (f).

Portions of this course are held outside. Plan to wear clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.

NOTE: This class begins at 8 a.m. and dismisses at 5 p.m.

Instructors
Environmental Options

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2.0 Days
1.4 CEU
2.0 CM
14.0 EPA
14.0 Step Six

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Refresher

Who should attend
Industrial Emergency Responders (IER) who have completed operation-level or technician-level training. An annual refresher is required to maintain certification.

You will learn:

The basic skills and knowledge acquired from the IER courses;
How to use equipment;
Emergency response techniques;
Use of various levels of personal protective equipment.

Special requirements
The Hazwoper Refresher course is an annual requirement for those who have become certified at the awareness, operations or technician level. This class is an interactive class with the instructor and students teaching portions of the class.

NOTE: This class begins at 8 a.m. and dismisses at 5 p.m.

Instructors
BWC staff

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1.0 Day
0.7 CEU
1.0 CM
7.0 EPA
7.0 Step Six

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Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Technician

Who should attend
Individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances for the purpose of stopping the release.

You will learn:

Requirements set forth by OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.120 (q) and 1910.132;
Components of an Emergency Response Plan;
Identification and verification of materials using air-monitoring instruments and field survey techniques;
Toxicological terms and behaviors;
Advance controls;
Containment and/or confinement operations;
How to select and decontaminate personal protective equipment.

Special requirements
Participants must have completed Hazwoper Awareness, and Hazwoper Operations, or be certified by their employer that they have sufficient training and experience to demonstrate competency equal to the first responder operations level, 1910.120 (q)(6)(i).

Employers should only send employees who are medically fit to participate in training activities in accordance with 1910.120 (f).

Portions of this course are held outside. Plan to wear clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.

NOTE: This class begins at 8 a.m. and dismisses at 5 p.m.

Instructors
Environmental Options

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

3.0 Days
2.1 CEU
3.0 CM
21.0 EPA
21.0 Step Six

Indoor Air Quality for Non-industrial Environments

Who should attend
Facility managers, building owners, maintenance supervisors, plant engineers, safety and health professionals and architects.

You will learn:

How to identify indoor air quality (IAQ) problems as they exist in non-industrial environments;
The potential sources of indoor air quality problems and possible health effects;
How to develop an effective IAQ program;
Basic heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems as they relate to IAQ;
Practical hands-on applications of IAQ recognition, evaluation and control techniques.

Instructors
BWC staff

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2.0 Days
1.2 CEU
2.0 CM
12.0 Step Six

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Industrial Hygiene Calibration and Sampling

Who should attend
Safety personnel, industrial hygienists, technicians or those with limited experience in industrial hygiene who are interested in measuring potentially hazardous workplace environments.

You will learn:

The purposes of sampling;
Calibration procedures for high flow pumps, low flow pumps, noise dosimeters and sound level meters;
Methods of sampling for gases and vapors, aerosols and noise;
Analytical methods and degree of accuracy.

Instructors
BWC staff

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1.0 Day
0.6 CEU
6.0 EPA
6.0 Step Six

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Industrial Hygiene Overview: Recognizing Occupational Health Hazards Online

Who should participate
Individuals who are involved with health and safety, but have limited knowledge of industrial hygiene issues; those who are interested in a broad overview of industrial hygiene topics

You will learn:

The definition of occupational/industrial hygiene;
Recognition of potential health hazards (dusts, mists, gases, vapors, noise, etc.);
Evaluation methods used to determine employee exposure to chemical and physical hazards;
Control methods to reduce the risk of occupational illness or injury;
Required written programs.

Special requirements
Internet access

To register for this course, log onto the BWC Learning Center.

Industrial Ventilation

Who should attend
Maintenance supervisors, engineers, industrial hygienists and safety management personnel with a basic industrial hygiene background.

You will learn:

Principles of industrial ventilation as a means of controlling hazardous air contaminants;
The classification of ventilation systems;
The fundamentals of air flow, make-up air, fans and air cleaners;
About ventilation system surveys and design;
Instrumentation;
Applicable standards and recommendations;
Practical hands-on application of ventilation evaluation instrumentation.

Special requirements
Bring a scientific calculator with memory, square root and logarithmic functions for classroom activities. The instructor presents a brief math and calculator review at the beginning of the course. Prior experience with a scientific calculator is helpful.

Although the course covers ventilation principles, the student should realize the emphasis throughout each class is on calculating individual system components, which contribute to overall ventilation system design.

Instructors
BWC staff

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3.0 Days
1.8 CEU
3.0 CM
18.0 Step Six

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Job Safety Analysis

Who should attend
Individuals who want to use the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) process to create a safer and more productive work environment.

You will learn:

A proactive approach to incident prevention and safety;
The purpose and benefits of a JSA;
Techniques for performing a JSA;
How to conduct and document a JSA;
How to analyze the results of your JSA;
How to implement your safe job procedures;
How to manage and maintain your JSA process.

Special requirements
Students should bring an example of a job from their workplace to work on as an exercise.

Instructors
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

1.0 Day
0.6 CEU
1.0 CM
6.0 Step Six

Laboratory Safety

Who should attend
Supervisors, maintenance personnel, lab employees or anyone involved in or responsible for developing and/or overseeing a laboratory safety program.

You will learn:

Fume hood operation;
About hazardous chemical storage;
Elements of the laboratory standard from OSHA;
How to implement the laboratory standard and chemical hygiene plan;
Emergency response and accident reporting in the lab.

Instructors
Laboratory Safety Training Seminars

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

1.0 Day
0.6 CEU
1.0 CM
6.0 Step Six

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Ladder/Stairway Safety Online

Who should participate
Anyone interested in the safety considerations, rules, and regulations regarding ladders and stairs from construction to general use

You will learn:

Ladder types;
Safety, maintenance, and storage of ladders;
How to choose the right ladder for the job;
How to safely use and control stairs, platforms, handrails, and guardrails;
Legal requirements and guidelines for stair construction.

Special requirements
Internet access

To register for this course, log onto the BWC Learning Center.

Lockout/Tagout and Safety-related Work Practices

Who should attend
Safety, loss control and maintenance personnel, plant managers or individuals interested in safety.

You will learn:

Principles and procedures of lockout/tagout as presented in OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.147;
Examples of safety-related work practices;
Guidelines and practical approaches to safety-related work practices.

Machine Guarding Basics

Who should attend
Individuals responsible for the safeguarding of machinery in an industrial setting

You will learn:

Principles and basics of general machine guarding as required by CFR 1910 Subpart O;
Recommendations from American National Standards Institute;
The various types and applications of machine guarding methods.

Measuring Safety Performance

Who should attend
Company owners, executive staff, labor leaders, managers, supervisors, safety and health managers, and individuals with direct organizational responsibility for safety performance

You will learn:

A sound foundation for developing or improving safety performance measuring systems;
Strategies and techniques for measuring safety performance, emphasizing process measures, accountability, systematic monitoring and goal-setting strategies;
An understanding of how you can proactively use measurement systems to guide future performance;
Key elements of contemporary safety measurement tools.

Special requirements
Individuals with a solid understanding of contemporary safety management concepts and systems will derive greater benefits from this class than novices.

Instructors
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

1.0 Day
0.6 CEU
1.0 CM
6.0 Step Six

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Mechanical Power Press

Who should attend
Individuals concerned with the safe operation of mechanical power presses

You will learn:

Safe operation of full-revolution and part-revolution presses;
Point-of-operation guarding;
Brake monitoring;
Control reliability;
Die setting;
Electrical systems;
About inspection, maintenance and training requirements;
Safety codes and standards (OSHA, State and American National Standards Institute);
About industrial hygiene and ergonomics as they pertain to power presses.

Special requirements
Each participant needs to provide his/her own safety glasses.

Instructors
BWC staff

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2.0 days
1.2 CEU
12.0 Step Six

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NEW

Methamphetamines in the Workplace

Who should attend
Safety & Health professionals; human resource managers; sanitation, highway, and other industrial employees that come into contact with large amounts of refuse; property managers, utility workers, home repair contractors, and other employees that go into residential property; retail managers, agricultural and chemical workers, along with any personnel that sell or work with materials that can be improvised to manufacture methamphetamines; law enforcement, firefighters, and other first responders.

You will learn:

What methamphetamines are;
Effects of methamphetamines;
Regional awareness of methamphetamine use and production;
Recognition of improvised chemical labs and equipment for methamphetamine production;
How to recognize methamphetamine use and production in the workplace;
Available drug treatment and intervention programs;
Hazards associated with production;
Safety protocols to limit exposure;
Best practices for site removal of hazardous waste:

Instructors
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 days
0.3 CEU
3.0 Step Six

NFPA 70E and You:
Insight and Implementation

Who should attend
Contractors, maintenance workers and others who work in or around electricity

You will learn:

An overview of hazards of electricity;
Standards and requirements of NFPA 70E;
How to analyze flash hazards;
How to protect against flash hazards;
How to plan safe work practices;
How to select personal protective equipment.

Instructors
TMK and Associates Inc.

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

1.0 Days
0.6 CEU
1.0 CM
6.0 Step Six

Noise and Hearing Conservation

Who should attend
Safety professionals, industrial hygienists, occupational health nurses, plant engineers and others responsible for in-plant occupational safety and health

You will learn:

How to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control industrial noise;
Development of hearing conservation programs for the purpose of reducing employee hearing loss and for OSHA compliance.

Special requirements
Attendees are required to bring a scientific calculator with memory, square root, and logarithmic functions for classroom activities.

Instructors
BWC Staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

2.0 Days
1.2 CEU
2.0 CM
12.0 Step Six

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Nonviolent Strategies for Caregivers

Who should attend
Staff in nursing homes, mental health facilities and long-term residential facilities who encounter belligerent patients/residents

You will learn:

How to recognize danger signs;
De-escalation skills;
Posturing and non-verbal tactics;
Practical defensive tactics;
Hands-on exercises.

Special requirements
Exercises involve physical contact. Wear comfortable clothing.

Instructors
Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) is an approved provider of continuing education through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, and can offer continuing education credit to nurses through CEU Network (details will be provided in all classes, or you can view this information online at http://www.crisisprevention.com/program/ceu.html.

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

1.0 Day
6.0 BENHA
0.6 CEU
1.0 CM
6.0 Step Six

OSHA Recordkeeping

Who should attend
Individuals responsible for OSHA recordkeeping within a company

You will learn:

OSHA recordkeeping requirements for workplace injuries and illnesses;
Correct use of the required OSHA recordkeeping forms;
Guidelines for recordable and non-recordable workplace injuries and interpretations;
A review of OSHA standards that require and imply employer recordkeeping.

Instructors
BWC staff

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1.0 Day
0.6 CEU
1.0 CM
6.0 Step Six

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OSHA Recordkeeping
- Half-day workshop

Who should attend
Employers and employees who need some basic awareness of safety and health issues, and newly appointed safety directors or safety committee members that have limited exposure to injury prevention

You will learn:

OSHA recordkeeping requirements for workplace injuries and illnesses;
The correct use of the required OSHA recordkeeping forms.

Instructors
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

Personal Protective Equipment Selection Criteria

Who should attend
Individuals responsible for the hazard assessment of the workplace and the selection of the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for eyes, face, head, feet and hands.

You will learn:

Workplace assessment to determine if PPE is needed;
Criteria for selecting appropriate PPE;
Proper use, care and maintenance of PPE;
Training requirements;
Documentation needed for compliance with OSHA regulations.

Special requirements
This course does not cover respiratory protection, electrical protection, bloodborne pathogens or ergonomic concerns.

Instructors
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

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Powered Industrial Trucks: Developing a Training Program

Who should attend
Individuals charged with the responsibility for training lift truck operator safety.

You will learn:

How to develop a training program customized to the needs of your organization;
About information and resources for creating or improving a powered industrial truck operator training program;
How to write an outline for the classroom portion of your organization’s forklift training.

Special requirements
Participants should bring a copy of the operator’s manual specific to their powered industrial trucks. Additional material concerning specific loads, attachments, and/or special or unique hazards within your facility may be helpful. This material will assist you in the development of your site-specific training program and will further assist you in meeting the requirements for successful completion of the course.

Instructors
BWC staff

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1.0 Day
0.6 CEU
6.0 Step Six

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Preventing Cuts and Lacerations Online

Who should participate
Those involved in industries that cut products or anyone with cut or laceration concerns

You will learn:

About the different types of cuts and lacerations and the causes of each;
Controls and prevention measures to avoid and eliminate cutting hazards.

Special requirements
Internet access

To register for this course, log onto the BWC Learning Center.

Preventing Slips/Trips/Falls Online
Who should participate Anyone interested in preventing slips, trips, and falls or who may be affected by them You will learn: Housekeeping program; Ladder safety, scaffolding and work platforms; How to design and maintain walkways and stairs; Appropriate footwear. Special Requirements Internet access To register for this course, log onto the BWC Learning Center.

Public Employers: Injury, Illness, Needlestick Recordkeeping

Who should attend
Those responsible for recordkeeping for public entities such as: state agencies, colleges, universities, school districts, counties, municipalities, townships and villages according to ORC 4167

You will learn:

How to interpret Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) rules and regulations;
The differences and similarities between PERRP and OSHA;
About PERRP recordkeeping requirements for workplace injuries and illnesses;
How to fill out, complete and submit PERRP recordkeeping and needlestick forms;
Questions and answers for recordable and non-recordable workplace injuries.

Instructors:
BWC Staff

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1.0 Day
0.6 CEU
6.0 Step Six

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Respirator Fit Testing

Who should attend
Administrators of fit-testing programs, safety and health professionals, safety coordinators responsible for establishing respirator programs and safety personnel involved in the selection of respirators to ensure proper fit

You will learn:

Fit-testing requirements and procedures in OSHA regulations, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health references and American National Standards Institute standards;
Analysis and interpretation of fit-testing results;
Quantitative and qualitative fit tests;
Comprehensive review of protection factors and fit factors;
Current fit-testing procedures, including test media, instrumentation and equipment operations, maintenance and troubleshooting;
Cost of respirator programs, cost of fit testing and Ohio resources that can provide fit testing.

Special requirements
Prior to attending this course, BWC strongly recommends you take the Respiratory Protection course.

Note: This class will end at approximately noon on the third day.

Instructors:
Safex Inc.

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

2.5 Days
1.5 CEU
2.5 CM
15.0 EPA
15.0 Step Six

Respiratory Protection

Who should attend
This is a basic respiratory protection class designed for program administrators, supervisors, safety and health professionals and employees using respirators

You will learn:

Criteria for establishing, maintaining and monitoring a respiratory protection program;
Terminology;
Proper selection;
Inspection;
Use;
Maintenance;
Recordkeeping.

Note: This course ends at approximately 12:30 p.m. on the third day.

Instructors:
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

2.5 Days
1.5 CEU
2.5 CM
15.0 EPA
15.0 Step Six

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Restaurant and Food Service Safety

Who should attend
Individuals responsible for developing or managing a safety program in a restaurant or food service operation. This includes restaurant owners/operators, employees responsible for front of the house and back of the house operations (chefs, sous-chefs, prep staff and servers), loss-control professionals, and administrators responsible for reducing health code violations dealing with physical facilities, OSHA compliance or workers’ compensation

You will learn:

The benefits of an effective safety and health program in the hospitality and food service industries;
Ergonomic risk factors and control measures dealing with manual lifting, receiving and storage, and repetitive work;
Kitchen equipment safety, including knives, grills, fryers, open-flame broilers, slicers, etc.;
Hazard evaluation and elimination for walking and working surfaces;
Infection control;
Chemical safety including storage, handling, and labeling.

Note: This course does not address food safety.

Note: This course dismisses at approximately 4 p.m.

Instructors:
BWC Staff

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1.0 Day
0.6 CEU
1.0 CM
6.0 Step Six

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Safety and Ergonomics for Extended-care Facilities

Who should attend

Those working in extended care facilities, including administrators, directors, department heads, safety committee members, and consultants.

You will learn:

The elements of an effective safety and health process in extended-care facilities, focusing on management support, employee involvement, communication, and training;
Strategies and tools for developing your organization's safety and ergonomics management systems and reducing workplace accidents;
OSHA compliance issues for extended-care facilities and resources for ensuring effective implementation;
Tools and techniques for implementing ergonomic control measures to reduce strain and sprain injuries;
Resources for on-going assistance and support.

Note: This course does not provide training in lifting residents.

Instructors:
BWC staff

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1.0 Day
6.0 BENHA
0.6 CEU
1.0 CM
6.0 Step Six

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Safety Works for Industry Module 1

Who should attend
Employers and employees who need some basic awareness of safety and health issues, newly appointed safety directors or safety committee members that have limited exposure to injury-prevention strategies or safety requirements; or employers who need a refresher on a safety or health topic

You will learn:

How to Develop a safety culture;
An introduction to OSHA standards;
General safety and health provisions;
OSHA general duty and multi-employer clauses;
About safety and health programs;
Required training and documentation required by law.

Special requirements
Students can earn a Safety Works for You Seminar Series completion card for attending six modules. The card will be sent the month following completion of the modules.
Instructors:
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

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Safety Works for Industry Module 2

Ergonomics;
Accident investigation;
Hazard assessment;
Safety audits.

Special requirements
Students can earn a Safety Works for You Seminar Series completion card for attending six modules. The card will be sent the month following completion of the modules.

Instructors:
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

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Safety Works for Industry Module 3

Who should attend
Employers and employees who need some basic awareness of safety and health issues, newly appointed safety directors or safety committee members that have limited exposure to injury prevention strategies or safety requirements; or employers who need a refresher on a safety or health topic.

You will learn:

Bloodborne pathogens;
Hazard communication;
Personal protective equipment;
Hearing conservation;
Respirator requirements.

Special requirements
Students can earn a Safety Works for You Seminar Series completion card for attending six modules. The card will be sent the month following completion of the modules.

Instructors:
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

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Safety Works for Industry Module 4

Emergency and fire safety plans;
Storage and handling of flammable liquids and spray booths;
Walking working surfaces.

Special requirements
Students can earn a Safety Works for You Seminar Series completion card for attending six modules. The card will be sent the month following completion of the modules.

Instructors:
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

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Safety Works for Industry Module 5

Electrical safety;
Electrical safety-related work practices;
Lockout/tagout.

Special requirements
Students can earn a Safety Works for You Seminar Series completion card for attending six modules. The card will be sent the month following completion of the modules.

Instructors:
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

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Safety Works for Industry Module 6

Materials handling equipment or aerial lifts or fork truck training requirements;
Cranes and slings;
Machine guarding.

Special requirements
Students can earn a Safety Works for You Seminar Series completion card for attending six modules. The card will be sent the month following completion of the modules.

Instructors:
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

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Scaffolding Safety

Who should attend
Individuals concerned with scaffolding safety

You will learn:

The how and why of safe scaffolding operations;
Installation and usage of scaffolding;
Dismantling of various types of scaffolds;
Specific safety requirements for particular types of scaffolds;
Applicable federal and local safety standards, both current and proposed.

Special requirements
Portions of this class are held outside. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.

Note: Students will receive a Competent Person Card from the vendor acknowledging they have successfully completed the scaffolding training.

Instructors:
Construction Safety Management
& Training Institute

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

2.0 Days
1.2 CEU
12.0 Step Six

Temporary Traffic Management

Who should attend
Construction employers, municipalities, counties and public entities whose service workers need to block roads and control traffic

You will learn:

Safety hazards in traffic work zones;
Private vehicular traffic;
Job site mobile equipment;
Standards and requirements for safe work zones.

Instructors:
Construction Safety Management
& Training Institute

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
3.0 Step Six

10-Step Business Plan

Who should attend
Individuals interested in developing a strong loss-control and loss-prevention program or individuals who are designated as the responsible Premium Discount Program+ (PDP+) coordinator within the BWC PDP+

You will learn:

About 10-Step Business Plan to promote better safety and health processes in the workplace;
How to develop a plan of action to implement improvements to your workplace;
Basic PDP+ requirements.

Instructors:
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

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Train the Trainer

Who should attend
Individuals who are or will be involved in training employees on safety and health processes in their company

You will learn:

How to determine when training is needed;
Basic skills for planning, conducting and evaluating effective safety and health training;
Characteristics of adult learners;
Teaching techniques which promote audience participation;
How to create interesting and educational audio-visual materials;
Tips on improving your presentation skills.

Note: This course dismisses at approximately noon on the second day.

Instructors:
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

1.5 Days
0.9 CEU
1.5 CM
9.0 Step Six

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Train the Trainer
-One-day workshop

Who should attend
Individuals who need an overview on training employees on safety and health processes in their company

You will learn:

How to determine when training is needed;
Basic skills for planning, conducting and evaluating effective safety and health training;
Characteristics of adult learners;
Teaching techniques which promote audience participation;
How to create interesting and educational audio-visual materials;
Tips on improving your presentation skills.

Instructors:
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

1.0 Days
0.6 CEU
1.0 CM
6.0 Step Six

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Trenching and Excavation

Who should attend
Individual workers concerned with hazards involving trenches and excavations, competent persons and safety officers

You will learn:

Safety techniques and methods for trenching and excavation;
Proper trenching and excavation design;
About the selection of protective systems for the worker;
The definition of a competent person;
The decision-making process;
Field application (weather permitting) related to the OSHA regulation on trenching and excavation safety.

Special requirements
Portions of this course are held outside. Please wear appropriate clothing.

Note: Students will receive a Competent Person Card from the vendor acknowledging they have successfully completed trenching and excavation training.

Instructors:
Construction Safety Management
& Training Institute

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

3.0 Days
1.8 CEU
18.0 EPA
18.0 Step Six

Violence in the Workplace

Who should attend
Employers and employees interested in identifying the potential for and prevention of workplace violence

You will learn:

Statistics to support the fact that violence is the leading cause of fatal injuries in the workplace;
Types of workplace violence, including assaults, robberies, harassment, intimidation, threats of harm, sabotage and spillover from domestic violence;
Causes of workplace violence and early warning signs;
Prevention strategies.

Wellness in the Workplace

Who should attend
Individuals concerned with developing and implementing wellness in the workplace

You will learn:

Basic tools and strategies for creating or improving wellness in the workplace;
Benefits to employees and employers;
Return-on-investment information for getting top management support;
Possible elements of a wellness program (i.e., nutrition, exercise, health screenings, stress management, tobacco cessation, weight control, etc.);
Resources for promoting wellness.

Note: This class will end at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Instructors:
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.8 Day
0.5 CEU
0.5 CM
5.0 Step Six

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Wellness in the Workplace
- Half-day workshop

Who should attend
Individuals concerned with developing and implementing wellness in the workplace.

You will learn:

Basic tools and strategies for creating or improving wellness in the workplace;
Benefits for employees and employers;
About return-on-investment information for getting top management support;
Possible elements of a wellness program (i.e., nutrition, exercise, health screenings, stress management, tobacco cessation, weight control, etc.);
About resources for promoting wellness.

Instructors:
BWC staff

For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.

0.5 Day
0.3 CEU
0.5 CM
3.0 Step Six

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