March 2020 | Issue 25
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 imagine you are experiencing, along with NC State, an unusual March without basketball, limited work and school activities, and regular news updates to stay informed about COVID-19. OSHA provides guidance and additional resources to assist you in keeping your workplace healthy. We are also preparing for the following initiatives:
- OSHA reflects on 50 Years of Workplace Safety and Health. While significant improvements have been made on reducing worker injury and fatalities, our work is not finished. Thanks to you all for continued service in this profession.
- Leading EHS programs require regularly evolving your leadership and communication skills. Consider participating in a newly launched leadership certificate program by NC State’s Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) that combines direct application of key leadership concepts and skills. We are very excited about this new program for frontline leaders!
- Start planning now for the national Fall Prevention Stand Down the week of May 4–8, 2020. Actively discussing methods to prevent a fall makes a difference in reducing fall fatalities.
Wishing you a winning season of EHS planning,
MESHage...Getting Better With Age. Well, Maybe Not the Knees.
My daughter’s 18th birthday was last week and while she was blowing out the candles, all I could think was that in the eyes of the law…
Trainer Toolbox for March 2020
- Eliminating Amputation Hazards
- OSHA Issues Corrections to Standards
- Trenching and Excavation Safety
Focus On...Spring Cleaning: Keeping your Work Site Clean
Cleanliness is often synonymous with safety. Clutter-free work areas allow you and your team to focus on the tasks at hand with the ability to move freely…
OSHA #502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
May 6–8 | Swansboro, NC
This course provides an update for currently authorized OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainers on topics such as OSHA construction industry standards, policies and regulations. Construction industry outreach trainers are required to attend this course once every four years to maintain trainer status.
OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
May 6–8 | Pinehurst, NC
Are you currently an authorized OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer? The Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers course will provide you an update on OSHA General Industry standards, policies and regulations.
OSHA #2015 Hazardous Materials
June 9–12 |Raleigh, NC
Do you work closely with hazardous materials? This course covers OSHA General Industry Standards and other consensus and proprietary standards that relate to the use of hazardous materials.
Upcoming Certificate Program
NEW! Leadership Essentials for Frontline Leaders Certificate Program
IES has developed a brand new program to assist in developing frontline leaders. The Leadership Essentials for Frontline Leaders Certificate Program was created to enhance leadership communications, build your team’s capabilities, teach you how to effectively coach and develop employees, improve the organizations’ overall culture and more. Learn more→
Upcoming Courses
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OSHA #502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers May 6–8 | Swansboro, NC OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers May 6–8 | Pinehurst, NC |
May 11 | Raleigh, NC OSHA #501 Trainer Course for General Industry May 12–15 | Irmo, SC |
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