DeKalb Technical College offers several courses
covering various areas of workplace health safety issues relating to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. These courses specifically target managers, supervisors, and employees.
CAUTION! - For Managers & Supervisors - 6 hours
- OSHA overview
- The three E’s of Safety
- What’s hurting your employees?
- Hazard analysis
- Accident investigation
- Safety programs
- What is required
TOP TEN MOST FREQUENTLY CITED OSHA VIOLATIONS (And how to avoid them)- For Managers & Supervisors - 6 hours
- Ten Frequently cited OSHA violations
- Self-inspection techniques
- Analysis of Reports: Accident, injury
- Job safety analysis
- Accident investigation
- Practice
OH! MY ACHING BACK (Material Handling) - For Managers, Supervisors and Employees - 4 Hours
- The pending Ergonomic Standard
- Body mechanics
- Lifting techniques
- Pushing - pulling
HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD (Chemical Safety) - For Managers and Supervisors -
4 Hours
- Our chemical world
- Overview of the standard
- Chemical inventory
- Chemical list / classification
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Training
- Documentation
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT (Control of Hazardous Energy) - 2 Hours
- Overview of Standard
- Mechanical Energy
- Electrical Energy
- Workplace assessment and Identification of hazards
- Written procedures
- Communications
- Recordkeeping, documentation
- Contractors, third parties
PLANT SAFETY - 8 Hours
The program combines a study booklet and a Plant inspection tour in each session. Each week participants observe different areas, record and make recommendations to improve safety.
- Developing the Right Concern for Safety
- Choosing the Correct Safety Equipment
- Maintaining a Safe Work Area
- Avoiding Unsafe Practices
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