SafetyGuardian July 2023

“Accident prevention – your #1 intention.”

– Unknown

Trivia Question

Workers who operate electric pallet jacks as a part of their job must be trained on safe equipment use. How often must they receive refresher training?

Every 3 years.
Whenever there is operator involvement in a near miss or accident.
Both A & B are correct – the training requirements for electric pallet jacks are the same as for forklifts.
There is no refresher training requirement for powered pallet jack operators.

Answer

Answer: C. Join Holli Singleton for this month’s Timeout for Safety (Wednesday, July 19 at 2 p.m.) to explore more about this and other training requirements found in OSHA’s standards.

Timeout for Safety

Our next Timeout for Safety is Wednesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. This month’s Timeout will feature information related to the worker training requirements found in OSHA’s standards. As always, everyone is encouraged to bring questions and ideas to discuss 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.

https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/99470762385

Upcoming Sessions

Aug. 16, 2023 2 p.m.
Sept. 20, 2023 2 p.m.
Oct. 18, 2023 2 p.m.
Nov. 15, 2023 2 p.m.
Dec .13, 2023 2 p.m.

Trainer Toolbox

IMPORTANT- OSHA Outreach Training Program Update

Effective October 1, 2023, the cost of Outreach Training student completion cards will increase to $10 per card and $25 per replacement card. Initiated by the OSHA Office of Training and Education, this price adjustment (the first since 2017) will be implemented by all OSHA Training Institute Education Centers.

Additionally, OSHA plans to conduct biennial reviews using the Consumer Price Index to determine the need for future price adjustments.

For questions, please contact us at southeasternoti@ncsu.edu or 919.515.5358.

August 7-13: Safe + Sound Week

Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide celebration highlighting the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offering information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. In recognition, we are offering a full week of classes including the OSHA 7500 Introduction to Safety & Health Management and OSHA 7505 Introduction to Incident [Accident] Investigation.

Learn more about ways to participate »

Reducing Workplace Stress

OSHA’s Workplace Stress Toolkit provides resources to help employers reduce workplace stress and improve workers’ mental health and well-being.

Reducing the Risk of Worker Exposure to Disease-Carrying Ticks

Ticks are a common problem in many outdoor workplaces and can carry dangerous diseases. Are you taking the necessary precautions to protect yourself from tick-borne illnesses as a worker? Check out OSHA’s fact sheet – “Reducing the Risk of Worker Exposure to Disease-Carrying Ticks” to help you prevent tick-borne illnesses.

Featured Courses

OSHA 500 Trainer Course for Construction
August 15 -18 | Surfside, NC

Successful completion of this course results in participants becoming OSHA-authorized trainers for the Construction Industry. Authorized trainers can conduct 10-hour and 30-hour construction industry classes and are able to issue 10 and 30-hour course completion cards to participants. Prerequisites include completion of the OSHA 510 and 5 years of construction industry safety experience

OSHA 2045 Machinery & Machine Guarding Standards
August 22-25 | Raleigh, NC

This course covers the various types of common machinery, machine safeguards, and related OSHA regulations and procedures. Guidance is provided on the hazards associated with various types of machinery and the determination of proper machine safeguards.