“Accidents hurt, safety doesn’t.”
– Unknown
Trivia Question
NC State University IES and the Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center has a Safety and Health Specialist position open! Which of the following statements describes how you can learn more about this job opportunity?
- Look for the job posting at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/.
- Participate in November’s Timeout for Safety on November 15, 2023.
- Visit the NCSU IES and Southeastern OTI websites to explore more about who we are.
- All of the above
Answer
Answer: D. Join Wendy Laing for this month’s Timeout for Safety (Wednesday, November 15 at 2 p.m.) for more information about this position and how we partner with employers to keep workers safe on the job.
Timeout for Safety
Our next Timeout for Safety is Wednesday, November 15 at 2 p.m. This month’s Timeout will feature information related to a day in the life of an IES Safety and Health Specialist. 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
- November 15, 2023, 2 p.m.
- December 13, 2023, 2 p.m.
Trainer Toolbox
Silica Safety Initiative
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced a new initiative to protect engineered stone fabrication and installation workers from silica exposure. Read the press release »
Zoom Training
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.
For a list of upcoming sessions visit ies.ncsu.edu/courses/zoom-practice-sessions
Featured Courses
OSHA 7215 Silica in Construction, Maritime, and General Industries
November 28 | Irmo, SC
This course covers the development and implementation of controls and strategies to prevent or mitigate silica exposures in construction, maritime, and general industries.
ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Training
December 11–12 | Raleigh, NC
This 2-day course will cover the basic requirements of conducting an internal audit of an organization’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) according to ISO 45001:2018. This workshop will discuss the fundamentals of the ISO 45001 standard and auditing skills.
8-Hour HAZWOPER for Environmental Professionals
December 14 | Raleigh, NC
Environmental professionals need to be familiar with compliance guidelines for hazardous waste site cleanup and corrective action operations as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120. Refresh your knowledge with this hands-on workshop. Unlike traditional HAZWOPER workshops, this workshop focuses on recognizing and avoiding common physical and chemical industrial hazards by using appropriate preparatory techniques, on-site work practices and air monitoring instrumentation.
OSHA 2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
November 28–December 1 | Raleigh, NC
This course is designed to enable participants to recognize, evaluate, prevent, and abate safety and health hazards associated with permit-required confined space entry.
Upcoming Courses
OSHA 502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
January 9–11 | Virtual
OSHA 7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar
January 16 | Virtual
OSHA 503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
January 17–19 | Virtual
OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
January 30–February 2 | Virtual
NEW! Combined ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Training
April 23–24 | Raleigh, NC
