30-Hour Course Overview

This training program provides a more in-depth coverage and more variety of safety & health topics. The 30-hour course is perfect for employees with some safety responsibility such as production supervisors, production leads, and production managers. Also perfect for the Safety Manager or HR staff personnel who have responsibility for the safety program.

The 30-hour course is delivered over a minimum of 4 days with 12 hours covering mandatory topics and the remainder consisting of electives and optional topics. Again, we are happy to stretch the training over more days with less hours per day.

MANDATORY Modules

INTRO TO OSHA

MANDATORY

Module time = 1 hour

This is our opening module. Students learn the history of OSHA, why there are worker safety standards, a few basics about OSHA standards and worker rights.

MANAGING SAFETY & HEALTH

MANDATORY

Module time = 2 hours

Students learn about the elements of a good safety & health program, preventing & controlling workplace hazards -- includes how to conduct a job hazard analysis (JHAs) and accident investigation.

WALKING & WORKING SURFACES

MANDATORY

Module time = 1 hour

Slips, trips and falls, continue to be one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. Students learn to recognize potential hazards and steps they can take to mitigate them.

ELECTRICAL

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

WALKING & WORKING SURFACES

MANDATORY

Module time = 2 hours

We cover the basics about working with and around electricity. Students identify electrical safety hazards and students learn about NFPA 70E (arc flash).

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

MANDATORY

Module time = 1 hour

Students learn when PPE is necessary and we will discuss & handle types of PPE -- ranging from proper donnng & doffing of gloves, hearing protection, to requirements for respiratory protection.

HAZARD COMMUNICATION

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

MANDATORY

Module time = 1 hour

Covers the requirements for communicating hazards associated with chemicals -- includes discussion of proper labeling of secondary containers, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and pictograms.

MANDATORY & ELECTIVE modules

MATERIALS HANDLING

MANDATORY

Module time = 2 hours

Different types of material handling devices are discussed (forklifts, powered pallet jacks, hoists & slings, etc.) as well as the hazards associated with their use.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS

MANDATORY

Module time = 2 hours

Students learn about the different types of emergency action plans, procedures, and reporting. We also cover recommended actions for an "active attacker" in the workplace.

CONFINED SPACES (permit-required)

ELECTIVE

Module time = 1 hour

We cover the difference between permit-required and non-permit required confined spaces, hazards associated with each and steps to minimize those hazards.

ELECTIVE Modules

FALL PROTECTION

LOCKOUT / TAGOUT

ELECTIVE

Module time = 1 hour

Students learn when fall protection is required, types of fall protection and they will have an opportunity to wear fall protection equipment. Students also learn about hazards associated with suspension trauma.

LOCKOUT / TAGOUT

ELECTIVE

Module time = 1 hour

LOTO remains one of the most OSHA-cited violations. We cover why LOTO is needed, handle various types of LOTO devices and discuss compenents of a great LOTO program.

ERGONOMICS

ELECTIVE

Module time = -2 hours

Students learn ergo risk factors, types of ergo-related injuries, and how to recognize ergo hazards. We also demonstrate how the back works & safe lifting.

MACHINE GUARDING

POWERED INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES

ELECTIVE

Module time = 1 hour

Training centers around proper machine guarding for different types of machines & processes. Students are encouraged to discuss machines at their own facility. Robot safety is discussed as well as a demonstration on how to determine proper reach distances.

POWERED INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES

ELECTIVE

Module time = 1 hour

Students learn about the various types of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and the requirements for their use.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

POWERED INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES

ELECTIVE

Module time = 1 hour

Discussion focuses on what is a bloodborne pathogen, the types of occupations that are at risk and how to mitigate that risk.

INTRO TO INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

ELECTIVE

Module time = 1 hour

We cover how chemicals can enter the body, ways to monitor an employee's exposure, personal air monitoring, and exposure limits.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

WELDING, CUTTING, BRAZING

ELECTIVE

Module time = 1 hour

Students learn what makes a material "hazardous" and how to reduce risks while handling hazardous materials, including PPE and bonding/grounding.

WELDING, CUTTING, BRAZING

ELECTIVE

Module time = 1 hour

We discuss hazards associated with welding, brazing and cutting operations -- ventilation, PPE and fire extinguisher use.