Many professions put employees in close proximity with blood, which may contain bloodborne pathogens. To address this health concern, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, established certain standards for limiting your exposure to potentially infectious materials. In this program, we'll take a look at what bloodborne pathogens are and what you need to know to deal with them. We'll cover ways to protect yourself and what you should do if you're exposed. This content...

Atmospheric hazards can range from reduced oxygen levels, noxious fumes, flammable gases, combustible dust, or potentially lethal gases that can be undetectable by even the most experienced workers. They can render a person unconscious within seconds or minutes. In this course, we want to take you through each of the possible hazards and discuss what they are, how they originate, what the impacts are, and the testing that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires to...

As we all know, wires, cables, and extension cords form pathways for electricity. But it's easy to discount the safety hazards these common tools can carry. Poorly installed, faulty, or damaged pathways create a serious hazard. To protect workers from electric shock, certain wiring methods and safety devices have been developed and must be used according to OSHA requirements. In this course, we'll go over these requirements to keep electrical workers safe. This content makes best practice...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that every workplace have a means of allowing employees to safely exit from the building in case of fire or other emergency. This program is an overview of what is required for most employers.This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.33-39.

According to the CDC, one in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Therefore, the odds of you being witness to one of these medical events are pretty high. In this course, we'll discuss how to administer first aid to someone who's having a seizure. We'll go over the symptoms to look out for, the most common type of seizure, and when to call 911. We'll also cover some do's and don'ts of seizure first aid, so you're informed and prepared if someone near you has an episode.

Your number one priority on the job, whether you're an employee or a manager, should be safety. In this course, we're going to discuss the correct ways to handle narrow aisles and enclosed or hazardous areas according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). We'll cover the best practices associated with the special trucks required, including reach trucks and order pickers. We'll talk about safe stacking rules, as well as the importance of air quality when working in an...

Do your people know what they should when it comes to hazardous materials? If not, do they have access to the proper training? This course helps you figure these things out. We go through the training requirements according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, as well as training methods and documentation. This content makes best practice suggestions regarding OSHA regulation 1910.1200.

The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety reports that nearly 22 million Americans are exposed to potentially damaging workplace noise every year. Industries at risk of hearing loss include manufacturing, construction, military personnel, bartenders, firefighters, airport workers, and farmers, to name a few. In this course, we'll go over how to protect yourself from hearing loss. We'll discuss how to know if your hearing is at risk, hearing testing, hearing protection devices,...

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration, or OSHA, created certain guidelines pertaining to the service and maintenance of machinery and equipment powered by hazardous energy. These procedures are commonly referred to as lockout tagout. These guidelines establish clear, actionable steps for disabling the flow of hazardous energy to machinery before service work and instruct employees on the safest way to restart equipment after repairs have been completed. Keep in mind, lockout tagout...

When a serious foot or leg injury occurs, it can alter our lives forever, making activities that we once took for granted difficult or even impossible. However, most of these injuries are preventable. In this program, we'll talk about how to select and properly use foot and leg protection. We'll discuss the various types of leggings, guards, and protective footwear, including the codes that identify the type of protection the shoes provide.

Modern machinery offers us incredible advantages in the workplace. American workers are able to work faster and more efficiently than ever before. However, working with these machines carries an inherent risk. Take the safety steps recommended here and in your on-the-job training seriously - every time you use a machine.

When you're working with potentially dangerous equipment or in a hazardous environment, it's crucial that you sta­­y aware of your surroundings. If you're not paying attention, you or someone else could end up in a dangerous situation, leading to accidents or injuries. Situational awareness is a skill that allows us to be persistently aware of our surroundings, so we can avoid accidents and injuries and make sure we get the job done right. In this course, we'll discuss the basics of situational...