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:
Basic information and tools for establishing and improving accident analysis programs;
Causal factors of accidents;
Action steps for analyzing accidents.
After this course, you will be able to:
Describe causal factors of accidents;
Explain actions steps for analyzing accidents;
Adopt tools for improving accident analysis programs.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
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;
Basic information about asthma;
Tools for defining how your work place is at risk for development of asthma and/or for asthmatics in the workplace;
Tools to develop an asthma management plan for your workplace.
After this course, you will be able to:
Explain costs to an organization caused by asthma;
Recall basic information about asthma;
Identify a workplace at risk for development of asthma and/or asthmatics in the workplace.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
The Ohio Department of Health (OH-011-0412) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Instructors: Ohio Department of Health
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
CM
1.0
RN
6.0
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
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
Approximately 2 hours long
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Recognize risk factors related to construction worksites;
Suggest control measures to mitigate risk factors;
Interpret rules for OSHA's CFR part 1926 as it applies to your workplace.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Note
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 may be held outside. Plan to wear clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.
Instructors BWC Staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
4.5 Days
CM
4.5
EPA
27.0
Sanitarian
27.0
Step Six
27.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 2.7 CEUs for this program.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Describe the beneifts of behavior-based safety systems;
Compare and contrast the features of different behavior-based systems currently available.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
CM
1.0
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
Certified Safety Professional Examination (CSP) Review
Who should attend
Those 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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Identify elements needed to pass the CSP exam:
Describe procedures used at BCSP authorized testing centers;
Solve sample questions typical of the CSP exam;
Prepare for a BCSP examination.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Special requirements
Working knowledge of a scientific calculator.
Instructors will provide attendees with a copy of the BCSP Examination Reference Handout.
Instructors Langlois, Weigand & Associates Inc.
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
3.0 Days
CM
3.0
Sanitarian
18.0
Step Six
18.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 1.8 CEUs for this program.
Confined Space Assessment and Work
Who should attend
Supervisors, maintenance personnel or anyone involved in or responsible for confined space work.
You will learn:
Awareness of the hazards associated with confined space entry and work within such environments;
Assessment of spaces;
Instrument use;
Rescue techniques;
Permit-required and non-permit required confined spaces;
Hazard evaluation;
Training requirements;
Ventilation techniques;
Protective clothing and equipment.
After this course, you will be able to:
Identify a confined space;
Decide when a confined space permit is required;
Recognize risks & hazards associated with confined spaces;
Suggest control measures to mitigate risk factors;
Explain and interpret 29 CFR 1910.146;
Describe confined space rescue techniques;
List confined space entry training requirements.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
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 National Excavation & Safety Training Institute
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.5 Days
CM
1.5
EPA
9.0
Sanitarian
9.0
Step Six
9.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.9 CEUs for this program.
NEW!
Construction Safety Elements (OSHA10)
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Recognize risk factors related to contruction worksites;
Suggest control measures to mitigate risk factors;
Interpret rules for OSHA's CFR part 1926 as it applies to your workplace.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Note
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a card from OSHA certifying completion of a 10-hour course in construction safety and health.
Instructors BWC Staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
2.0 Days
CM
2.0
Step Six
12.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 1.2 CEUs for this program.
Controlling Costs through Claims Management
Who should attend
Individuals employed at companies insured under the state insurance fund who handle workers' injury and illness claims and who are interested in controlling costs through better claims management practices.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Explain accident analysis principles;
Describe the life cycle of a claim;
Better manage claims;
Provide financial justifications for a transitional work program.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
Who should attend
Individuals employed at companies insured under the state insurance fund who are interested in controlling workers' compensation costs. 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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Compare and understand rating plan options;
Utilize strategies to control costs;
Explain the Safety Culture Wheel.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
Who should attend
Company owners, managers and supervisors, safety and health managers, safety consultants,
labor leaders and any individuals who are responsible for ensuring the success of 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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Describe how a team functions and how to measure its effectiveness;
Define team roles and responsibilities;
Apply tools and skills for group problem solving/decision making;
Outline a process to develop or improve a team within your organization.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
CM
1.0
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Involve employees in the team building process;
Apply tools and skills for group problem solving/decision making;
Outline a process to develop or improve a team within your organization.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
0.5 Day
CM
0.5
Step Six
3.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
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 physical laws 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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Recognize electrical hazards;
Describe effects of electrical shock on the human body;
Identify four kinds of electrical hazards;
List prevention techniques of electrical hazards;
Explain grounding conceps including equipment grounds, ground fault circuit interrupters, and system grounding.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
NOTE:
This course dismisses at approximately 12:30 p.m. on the fourth day.
Instructors TMK and Associates, Inc.
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
3.5 Days
CM
3.5
EPA
20.5
Step Six
21.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 2.1 CEUs for this program.
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;
Recordkeeping and documentation.
After this course, you will be able to:
Describe electrical safety audit procedures;
Analyze physical, programmatic, and work practice findings;
Prioritize findings;
Assemble and compose documentation for recordkeeping.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Special requirements
Prior to attending this course, BWC strongly recommends you take Electrical Hazard
Recognition and Abatement, or have a background in electrical safety. Students should
bring 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
CM
2.0
Step Six
12.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 1.2 CEUs for this program.
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:
Industry best practices for staffing companies 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;
How to understand OSHA requirements;
How to evaluate host/client worksites;
How to understand NCCI classifications and their impact on rates;
How to conduct quality control.
The difference between a PEO and staffing company and identify their common responsibilities.
After this course, you will be able to:
Describe industry best practices;
Evaluate a company's procedures to compare them with best practices;
Plan the implementation of best practices.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
0.5 Day
Step Six
3.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
List elements of a drug-free workplace;
Explain benefits of having a drug-free workplace.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
NOTE:
This course may not be used by employers to meet drug-free employee education
and/or supervisor training requirements. Nor may it be used by drug-free vendors
as a curriculum to help employers meet drug-free program requirements.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
0.5 Day
CM
0.5
Step Six
3.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Recall ergonomic guidelines;
Evaluate ergonomic risk factors at the workplace;
Assess workplace tools/design and offer suggestions to mitigate possible risk factors.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
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 , DVD, MPEG, or other common distribution format (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
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
3.0 Days
CM
3.0
Sanitarian
18.0
Step Six
18.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 1.8 CEUs for this program.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Recall ergonomic guidelines;
Evaluate ergonomic risk factors at the workplace;
Give examploes of control measures to reduce ergonomic risk factors.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
CM
1.0
Sanitarian
6.0
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
List elements of an effective ergonomics process;
Develop an ergonomics process.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Special requirements
Prior to attending this class, BWC recommends you have a basic understanding of ergonomics.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
CM
1.0
Sanitarian
6.0
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
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. Students will receive an American Safety & Health Institute certification card by mail after completion of course.
You will learn:
How to prioritize care for life-threatening injuries or sudden illnesses;
How to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an AED;
How to care for a victim having a breathing emergency;
Basic treatments for other injuries.
After this course, you will be able to:
Evaluate a medical emergency until advanced medical personnel arrive;
Recognize the signals of a heart attack;
Provide first aid to an individual that is injured.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors Public Safety Instructors
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1.0 Day
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
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;
Motivational information to sell an effective safety and health
program to top management.
After this course, you will be able to:
Recognize the many hazards in the workplace;
Develop a workplace safety and health program.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
2.0 Days
CM
2.0
EPA
12.0
Sanitarian
12.0
Step Six
12.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 1.2 CEUs for this program.
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;
Requirements for a hazard communication program;
Proper labeling of containers;
Ways to organize, develop, and conduct training.
After this course, you will be able to:
Determine hazard classification;
Interpret a material safety data sheet (MSDS);
Explain the training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200;
Analyze a Hazard Communication plan;
Develop a Hazard Communication plan;
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
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 dismisses at approximately 12 p.m. 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
CM
1.5
EPA
9.0
Sanitarian
9.0
Step Six
9.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.9 CEUs for this program.
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;
Requirements for a hazard communication program;
Prpoer labeling of containers;
Ways to organize, develop, and conduct training.
After this course, you will be able to:
Determine hazard classification;
Interpret a material safety data sheet (MSDS);
Explain the training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200;
Analyze a hazard communication plan.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
CM
1.0
EPA
6.0
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
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;
Topics to cover in training;
Proper labeling of containers.
After this course, you will be able to:
Determine hazard classification;
Interpret a material safety data sheet (MSDS);
Explain the training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
0.5 Days
CM
0.5
EPA
3.0
Sanitarian
3.0
Step Six
3.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Use the DOT guidebook as a chemical hazard assessment tool;
Describe the different roles and responsibilities of a hazardous waste first responder team;
Demonstrate competency in 1910.120 (q)(6)(i) Awareness level training.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
NOTE:
This class dismisses at 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
CM
0.5
EPA
5.0
Sanitarian
5.0
Step Six
5.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.5 CEUs for this program.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Recognize a chemical emergency;
Analyze risk factors associated with chemical emergencies;
Select and don appropriate personal protective equipment for a chemical emergency;
Demonstrate competency in 1910.120 (q)(6)(ii) Operations level training.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Special requirements
Participants must have completed 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
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
2.0 Days
CM
2.0
EPA
14.0
Sanitarian
14.0
Step Six
14.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 1.4 CEUs for this program.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Recall the skills and knowledge acquired from the IER courses.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
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
sharing their experiences to other students during a class.
Portions of this class might be held outside. Employers should only send employees who are medically fit to participate in training activities in accordance with 1910.120(f).
NOTE: This class begins at 8 a.m. and dismisses at 5 p.m.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
CM
1.0
EPA
7.0
Sanitarian
7.0
Step Six
7.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.7 CEUs for this program.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Recognize a chemical emergency;
Analyze risk factors associated with chemical emergencies;
Select and don appropriate personal protective equipment for a chemical emergency;
Plan and set-up a decontamination site;
Demonstrate competency in 1910.120 (q)(6)(iii) Technician level training.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
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)(ii).
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
CM
3.0
EPA
21.0
Sanitarian
21.0
Step Six
21.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 2.1 CEUs for this program.
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;
Available drug treatment and intervention programs;
Hazards associated with production;
Safety protocols to limit exposure;
Best practices for site removal of hazardous waste.
After this course, you will be able to:
Recognize methamphetamine use and production in the workplace;
Recognize improvised chemical labs and equipment used for methamphetamine production;
Make use of public resources in the event of workplace discovery, use, or production of methamphetamines.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors Office of the Attorney General & BWC Staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
0.5 days
EPA
2.0
Sanitarian
3.0
Step Six
3.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
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
Approximately one hour long
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Describe principles of industrial ventilation;
Identify applicable standards relevant to industrial ventilation;
Use a scientific calculator to calculate individual system components.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
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 the class is on calculating individual system components,
which contribute to overall ventilation system design.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
3.0 Days
CM
3.0
Step Six
18.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 1.8 CEUs for this program.
Who should attend:
Supervisors, maintenance personnel, lab employees, chemistry teachers 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 29 CFR 1910.1450;
How to implement the laboratory standard and chemical hygience plan;
Emergency response and accident reporting in the lab.
After this course, you will be able to:
Describe safe procedures in a laboratory environment;
Implement a chemical hygiene plan;
Evaluate laboratory standard operating procedures;
Explain the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1450.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors: Laboratory Safety Training Seminars
For the dates and locations of this course, log onto the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
CM
1.0
Sanitarian
6.0
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
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
Approximately 45 minutes long
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Describe different techniques for measuring safety performance;
Use measurement systems to guide future performance.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
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
CM
1.0
Sanitarian
6.0
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
Who should attend:
Facility managers, building owners, maintenance supervisors, plant engineers, safety and health professionals and architects.
You will learn:
The potential sources of indoor air quality (IAQ) problems and potential health effects;
Moisture and its effects on buildings;
Potential sources of moisture in a building;
Scientific findings on mold's health effects;
Basic heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems as they relate to IAQ;
Practical hands-on applications of IAQ recognition, evaluation and control techniques;
How to develop an effective IAQ program.
After this course, you will be able to:
List potential sources of poor indoor air quality;
Recognize what causes mold in a building;
Apply techniques to maintain good indoor air quality.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC Staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
CM
1.0
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Explain workplace hazards involving electricity;
List requirements of NFPA 70E;
Evaluate work practices and suggest safety measures to reduce risk.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC Staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Days
CM
1.0
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
Nonviolent Strategies for Caregivers and Other Staff Working Directly with the Public
Who should attend
Staff in nursing homes, mental health facilities and long-term residential facilities, and other customer contact industries that work directly with the public and may possibly
encounter belligerent patients/residents/customers.
You will learn:
How to recognize danger signs;
De-escalation skills;
Posturing and non-verbal tactics;
Practical defensive tactics;
Hands-on exercises.
After this course, you will be able to:
Recognize potential violent situations;
Diffuse a potential violent situation before it occurs;
Make use of defensive tactics when dealing with a violent patient/customer.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Special requirements
Exercises may involve physical contact. Wear comfortable clothing.
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.
Instructors Crisis Prevention Institute
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
CM
1.0
BENHA
6.0
Sanitarian
6.0
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
OSHA Recordkeeping
Who should attend
Individuals responsible for OSHA recordkeeping within a company with more than ten employees.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Explain regulation 1904 scope and responsibilties;
List important contacts;
Properly fill out OSHA forms including;
300;
300A;
301;
Calculate injury and incidence rates;
Identify a recordable event, a reportable event, and special cases that need attention.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
CM
1.0
Sanitarian
6.0
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Explain regulation 1904 scope and responsibilities;
Properly fill out OSHA forms including;
300;
300A;
301;
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
0.5 Day
CM
0.5
Step Six
3.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
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;
About documentation needed for compliance with OSHA regulations.
After this course, you will be able to:
Explain and interpret 29 CFR 1910.132;
Recommend appropriate PPE for a job task.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Note: 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
CM
0.5
Step Six
3.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Explain and interpret 29 CFR 1910.178;
Develop an outline of a powered industrial truck training program.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
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
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
Powered Industrial Trucks Developing a
Training Program Half-day workshop
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.
You will learn:
How to develop a customized powered industrial truck (PIT) training program;
Resources for creating or improving your PIT training program.
After this course, you will be able to:
Explain and interpret 29 CFR 1910.178;
Develop an outline of a powered industrial truck training program.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Instructors BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
0.5 Day
Step Six
3.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
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
Approximately one hour long
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Explain and interpret 29 CFR 1910.134 appendix A;
Describe in detail various different fit test media and equipment;
Select an appropriate fit testing procedure for a worksite.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Special requirements
Prior to attending this course, BWC strongly recommends you take the Respiratory Protection course.
Note: This class will end at approximately 12:30 p.m. on the third day.
Instructors: SafeX
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
2.5 Days
CM
2.5
EPA
15.0
Sanitarian
15.0
Step Six
15.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 1.5 CEUs for this program.
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Explain and interpret 29 CFR 1910.134;
List criteria for establishing a respiratory protection program;
Review workplace respiratory protection program procedures for compliance.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
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
CM
2.5
EPA
15.0
Step Six
15.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 1.5 CEUs for this program.
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;
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;
About resources for ongoing assistance and support.
After this course, you will be able to:
List elements of an effective safety and health process;
Recognize risk factors related to extended-care facilities;
Suggest control measures to mitigate risk factors.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Note: This course does not provide training in lifting residents.
Instructors: BWC staff
For the dates and locations of this course, log on to the BWC Learning Center.
1.0 Day
BENHA
6.0
CM
1.0
Step Six
6.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this program.
Who should attend:
Those safety professionals who have been acknowledged by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) as eligible to take the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) exam. Please contact the Board of Certified Safety Professionals for details at http://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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Effectively prepare for the safety fundamentals examination;
Solve sample test questions;
Account for principles behind test questions.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
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
CM
3.0
Sanitarian
18.0
Step Six
18.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 1.8 CEUs for this program.
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 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:
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Perform four action steps in analyzing accidents;
Apply analytical techniques during an accident investigation;
Identify required training requirements as required by OSHA.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Special requirements
Students can earn a Safety Works for You Seminar Series completion card
for attending six modules. BWC will send the card 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
CM
0.5
Step Six
3.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
Who should attend
Employers and employees who need some 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:
Ergonomics;
Accident investigation;
Hazard assessment;
Safety audits.
After this course, you will be able to:
Explain why ergonomics are important in the workplace;
Apply analytical techniques during an accident investigation;
Recognize workplace risk factors;
Suggest effective control measures.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Special requirements
Students can earn a Safety Works for You Seminar Series completion card
for attending six modules. BWC will send the card 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
CM
0.5
Step Six
3.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
Who should attend
Employers and employees who need some 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:
Bloodborne pathogens;
Hazard communication;
Personal protective equipment;
Hearing conservation;
Respirator requirements.
After this course, you will be able to:
Describe different bloodborne pathogen exposure methods;
Interpret a material safety data sheet (MSDS);
List different types of PPE and their limitations;
Identify required training requirements enforced by OSHA.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Special requirements
Students can earn a Safety Works for You Seminar Series completion card
for attending six modules. BWC will send the card 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
CM
0.5
Step Six
3.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
Who should attend
Employers and employees who need some 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:
Emergency and fire safety plans;
How to store and handle flammable liquids and spray booths;
Walking and working surfaces.
After this course, you will be able to:
Interpret 29 CFR 1910.38 and other applicable regulations;
Describe proper storage of flammable materials;
List safety requirements of a workplace walking surface.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Special requirements
Students can earn a Safety Works for You Seminar Series completion card
for attending six modules. BWC will send the card 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
CM
0.5
Step Six
3.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
Who should attend
Employers and employees who need some 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:
Electrical safety;
Electrical safety-related work practices;
Lockout/tagout.
After this course, you will be able to:
Recognize electrical hazards;
List prevention techniques of electrical hazards;
Explain purpose of OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.147;
Recognize energized devices.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Special requirements
Students can earn a Safety Works for You Seminar Series completion card for attending
six modules. BWC will send the card 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
CM
0.5
Step Six
3.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
Who should attend
Employers and employees who need some 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:
About material handling equipment, aerial lifts and powered industrial truck training requirements;
About cranes and slings;
About machine guarding.
After this course, you will be able to:
Develop an outline of a powered industrial truck training program;
Recognize improper use of cranes and slings
Suggest control measures to mitigate risk factors;
Recognize both properly guarded and unsafely guarded devices.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
Special requirements
Students can earn a Safety Works for You Seminar Series completion card
for attending six modules. BWC will send the card 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
CM
0.5
Step Six
3.0
BWC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
You Don't Have to Speak Spanish to Communicate 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 safety training, communication
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.
After this course, you will be able to:
Explain cultural barriers that might prevent Hispanic workers from working safely;
Use motivation techniques to encourage Spanish speaking workers to act safely;
Communicate safety using basic phrases in Spanish.
How you will be assessed:
Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises;
And/or an end of course test using provided materials.
