May 2021

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.

Timeout for Safety

Join us for the upcoming Timeout for Safety discussion sessions on Wednesday, June 16 at 2 p.m. or Friday, June 18 at 9 a.m.! The sessions will be hosted by NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) safety and health specialists Wendy Shepherd and Lance McClure. 

Save the Zoom link below and join the session on the scheduled date and time.

Note: Staff assignments are subject to change

Upcoming Sessions

Wed, June 16 at 2 p.m.
Wendy Shepherd and Lance McClure
Join Here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/99528373052
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Fri, June 18 at 9 a.m. 
Holli Singleton
Join Here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/97929885345
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Future Sessions

• Wed, June 16 at 2 p.m.
• Fri, June 18 at 9 a.m. 
• Wed, July 21 at 2 p.m. 
• Fri, July 23 at 9 a.m. 
• Wed, Aug 18 at 2 p.m. 
• Fri, Aug 20 at 9 a.m.

Trainer Toolbox

CDC N95 Announcement

Due to the significant increase in the supply and availability of NIOSH-approved respirators, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently released updated guidelines regarding N95 face masks. 

Conducting Outreach Training Virtually

In order for Outreach Trainers to conduct 10 and 30-Hour classes virtually, they must first obtain an approved exception request from their Authorizing Training Organization. For more information, please email us at southeasternoti@ncsu.edu. Further details can also be found on pages 20-21 of the Outreach Training Program Requirements.

OSHA COVID-19 videos

Need some extra guidance when it comes to protecting workers? OSHA maintains an OSHA Videos web page containing instructional and training videos. The webpage includes electrical safety, fall prevention, respiratory protection, COVID-19 safety videos and more.