March 2019 | Issue 19
A resource for continuous improvement in safety and health from the Southeastern OTI Education Center. Stay up-to-date with health and safety, OSHA, HazMat and HAZWOPER news, courses and events.
Take Note
A Letter from the Director
I take delight in the new flower blooms and the longer days of sunlight as the spring season emerges. I also take delight when our organization is able to offer new training resources in meaningful and relevant topics for occupational safety and health. Keep us in mind this season as you consider growing your safety and health expertise.
- We are happy to introduce a new course OSHA #7215 Silica in Construction, Maritime, and General Industries that covers the development and implementation of controls and strategies to prevent or mitigate respirable crystalline silica exposures. The initial offering of this 7.5 hour course will be held June 13, 2019 in Raleigh, NC. Learn more→
- The time is now to plan your Fall Prevention Stand Down event during the week of May 6–10, 2019. Thanks to OSHA Susan Harwood Grant SH-31199-SH7, we are excited to provide you with new English and Spanish materials to train youth workers in fall prevention. Good luck in your efforts and share your successes at #StandDown4Safety.
Cheers to your continued growth,
MESHage: What the Heck is a Spring Chicken Anyway?
While I’m not certain what a spring chicken is, it seems I am not one anymore. In fact, I recently read an article and discovered I am technically considered a member of the “older worker” demographic…
Trainer Toolbox for March 2019
- Lithium Battery Safety
- Controlling Silica
- Protecting the Privacy of Workers
- Fall Safety
Focus On: Workplace Eye Wellness
You know the old saying, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” We all take our eyes and sight for granted; think about what you would do without it. Would you still be able to perform the duties on your job?
Featured Course:
OSHA #2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
Apr 16–19 | Raleigh, NC
Learn to identify permit and non-permit required confined spaces, be able to reference the OSHA Permit-Required Confined Spaces Standard, conduct atmospheric testing and implement a permit-required confined space program.
Learn More »
Featured Course:
OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
May 7– 9 | Pinehurst, NC
Are you an authorized trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program? Have you completed OSHA #501? If so, you’re eligible to take this course that provides an update on OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and regulations.
Learn More »
Featured Course:
OSHA #7215 Silica in Construction, Maritime and General Industries
June 13 | Raleigh, NC
Join us for a new OSHA course that teaches you how to recognize the hazards and risks, assessment options and exposure control measures associated with silica exposure.
Learn More »
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Special Events & Reminders
Disaster Preparedness and Response
March 28 | Leland, NC
NC Safety Conference
May 13–15 | Greensboro, NC
Eastern Carolina Safety School
June 19–21 | Greenville, NC
Resources
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