November 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
Our next Timeout for Safety is on Wednesday, December 15 at 2 p.m. or Friday, December 17 at 9 a.m.! Come prepared to share questions and ideas with fellow safety professionals in an informal, but informative session. 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, December 15 at 2 p.m.
Join Here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95518659052?pwd=dW40cFdzWFhJaENTeXVMZkVrZW5hUT09
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Fri, December 17 at 9 a.m.
Join Here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/93440185845?pwd=ZVRmRHdKUUNPeVk0aTFwNzVuQUE2Zz09
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Future Sessions:
2022 Timeout Dates (3rd Wednesday of each Month)
Trainer Toolbox
Prepare Your Company for OSHA’s ETS on COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing
While the standard faces court challenges, employers with 100 or more workers should not assume it will just go away. Take steps now to be prepared. Here’s a Fact Sheet highlighting key elements of the standard. OSHA has also posted responses to a long list of FAQs and provides sample templates for the development of a required written policy.
Workplace Suicide Prevention
Workplace suicides continued to rise in 2019. OSHA maintains a mental health resources webpage focused on dealing with work-related stress.
Updated Robot System Safety
Do you use industrial robot systems in your facility? The OSHA Technical Manual now provides updated information on robot system safety in workplaces.
Featured Courses
OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar January 13, 2022 | Virtual This course is designed to assist employers in identifying and fulfilling their responsibilities for posting certain records, maintaining records of illnesses and injuries and reporting specific cases to OSHA. Small business owners and leaders, personnel responsible for safety and OSHA recordkeeping, and Human Resources professionals responsible for OSHA recordkeeping.
OSHA #7105 Evacuation and Emergency Planning January 20, 2022 | Virtual This course covers OSHA requirements for emergency action and fire protection plans. Upon course completion students will have the ability to list the elements of an emergency action plan and emergency evacuation floor plans, recognize violations of OSHA exit route requirements, determine whether their organization requires an emergency action plan, and develop and implement workplace emergency action and fire protection plans.
OSHA #7510 Introduction to OSHA for Small Businesses February 24, 2022 | Virtual This course covers an introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the OSH Act for owners and managers of small businesses. This course is designed for the owners and managers of small employers and businesses who are responsible for developing safety plans and procedures.
Upcoming Courses
OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
January 12-14, 2022 | Virtual
OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar
January 13, 2022 | Virtual
OSHA #7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management
January 27, 2022 | Virtual
OSHA #7210 Pandemic Illness and Workplace Preparedness
February 3, 2022 | Virtual
OSHA #7120 Introduction to Combustible Dust Hazards
February 10, 2022 | Virtual
OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
February 15-17, 2022 | Virtual
OSHA #7205 Health Hazard Awareness
February 16, 2022 | Virtual
Fall Zoom Practice Sessions
Need some Zoom practice? Come check equipment, learn some features of Zoom, ask questions about upcoming courses and more in our upcoming Zoom Practice Sessions. Join the sessions via the links below:
