Free Safety Training

In a previous post I mentioned the importance of safety. Are you looking for safety training? The Oregon OSHA web site offers free online safety classes. I've taken most of these classes, and they are excellent.

Oregon OSHA Online Safety Courses

Ten courses are available online. These include:

Developing a Violence Prevention Program - Seven modules. Introduces you to the seven-step process of developing an effective workplace violence prevention program. Topics include: Initial assessment, written policy development, prevention measures, training, reporting and investigation, post-incident follow-up, and program evaluation.

Ergonomics Awareness - Five modules. Covers the basic principles of ergonomics in the workplace. These include: risk factor identification, basic workstation design options, and hazard control strategies to eliminate or reduce those risks.

Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Seven modules. Learn about using personal protective equipment to effectively protect workers from exposure to workplace hazards. Covers program management, hazard assessment, and training requirements.

The Hazard Communication Program (HAZCOM) - Five modules. This course introduces the you to HAZCOM program requirements for manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers. It covers topics such as container labeling, MSDS management, training, and other elements of hazard communications.