• Over 6000 deaths from work related accidents
• Over 6 million non-fatal injuries from work related accidents
• $125 billion in additional costs to employers from work related accidents
• 91,845 workplace inspections by state and federal OSHA personnel
• $156 million in fines from OSHA inspections The bottom line is that safety training can reduce:
• Worker’s compensation insurance premiums
• Accidents, injuries, and deaths
• Lost productivity & workdays from injuries
• OSHA fines
WHAT?
The most common question we receive about safety training is: “What subjects do I have to train my employees on?” To answer that ques- tion we must first make note that OSHA has many, many different subjects for which they require safety training. However, each em- ployer is responsible to evaluate the work environments present at their place of employment. The chart on the next several pages will help you determine which subjects might be applicable to your workplace. All of these hazards should be trained on, if they are present in your workplace. Note: This is not a comprehensive listing. This list only represents the most common training subjects.
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Training Title Description of Hazard Or Training
Training Program Order #
Emergency Planning & EvacuationEmployers are required to develop emergency &
evacuation plans and to train their employees on their responsibilities and actions during an emergency.
#111
Aerial Lifts & Powered Platforms Employees such as maintenance personnel who use
powered lifts or platforms must be trained before use. #1015G
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Employers must determine which job tasks require PPE. All employees who perform these tasks must be trained on the proper use o f the PPE they are to use.
Examples include: Hard hats, gloves, & steel toe boots and other general PPE items.
#125
Hearing Protection & Conservation
Employees who are exposed to noises above the OSHA limits should be provided with proper hearing protection and trained on its p roper use.
#124
Chemicals & Hazard Communication
Employees who work with chemicals should be trained on their potential hazards, their proper handling and how to read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
#101 to
#106 LPG Storage & Handling
(Propane & Butane)
Employees who are involved in the storage or handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases should be trained.
#1011G Special Order
Process Safety Management
Employers who use large amounts of highly hazardous chemicals should follow Process Safety Management regulations, including ext ensive employee training.
Publication
#S017
For more information, please contact National Safety Compliance at 1-877-922-7233 or at www.osha-safety-training.net
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Training Title Description of Hazard Or Training
Training Program Order #
HAZWOPER
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response is commonly called HAZWOPER. This program deals with the employees who work in cleaning-up large chemical spills. Training requirements for this subject are very specific and lengthy. Contact NSC for more details.
#V300 to
#V357
Respiratory Protection Employees who wear respirators have very specific
training requirements about the use, testing & fit. #126
Tuberculosis
Employees who have a work related risk of exposure to Tuberculosis should receive proper training. This often includes health care, correctional, and school workers.
#116 to
#118
Confined Space
(Entry, Attendant, Supervisor &
Rescue)
Workers who must enter confined spaces, as defined by OSHA, must receive proper training prior to entry. Job duties such as entry, attendant, & supervisor are usually included in basic training programs. Rescue personnel are required to have much more detailed hands-on training and is not covered in videos.
#112
Lockout / Tagout
(Control of Hazardous Energy)
Facilities who maintain equipment should use Lock- out / Tagout. This is the control of hazardous energy during maintenance procedures. Training should in- clude both authorized & affected personnel.
#107
First-Aid All facilities should have personnel trained and avail-
able for first-aid during all hours of operation. #005
Fire Prevention & Extinguisher Use
All workplaces should have fire extinguishers avail- able. If the emergency plan calls for use of these extin- guishers, then training is required. Otherwise the emer- gency plan must call for only an evacuation.
#002
Forklifts
(Powered Industrial Trucks)
Employees that use forklifts or other powered industrial trucks should be trained according to the newest OSHA guidelines.
#123 or
#FPK2000
Welding, Cutting, & Brazing
Employees who use welding equipment, cutting torches, or brazing equipment should be trained on the proper use of those items.
#026
Compressed Gas Cylinders
Employees who store or handle compressed gas cylin- ders are required to be trained on safe handling proce- dures.
#025
Laundry Machinery Safety Workplaces that have laundry machines should pro p-
erly train employees on the use. #5017A
Tree Trimming Safety Persons doing work as tree trimmers should be trained regarding the hazards associated with this task.
#3012A Special Order
Slips, Trips & Falls
Most workplaces have areas where employees could slip, trip, or fall. This is one of the most common causes of injuries and needs to be one of the most widely trained areas for employees.
#004
Asbestos Awareness (not removal)
If your workplace is known to have asbestos containing materials as part of its building structure, then you are required to provide employees near the area with asbes- tos awareness training. This is not for employees who remove asbestos as a job.
#113
Lead
If employees work with lead as part of a manufacturing or repair process, then they should have proper training according to the OSHA guidelines.
#114
Bloodborne Pathogens
Employees who have a reasonably anticipated exposure to blood or other body fluids should receive training on Bloodborne Pathogens. This could include healthcare workers, first responders, janitors, and first aid provid- ers.
#108 To
#122
Signaling by Flagmen
Construction workers who are tasked with signaling traffic should be trained on the proper safety precau- tions.
#C003M
Hand & Power Tools Employees who use hand and power tools should be instructed on their proper use.
#020 or C003E
Machine Guarding
Employees who work with pieces of equipment that have or should have guards must be trained on the proper operation of the guard ing equipment.
#036
GFCI
(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
Workplaces or construction sites that use GFCI protec-
tion should train employees on its proper use. #C002E
Scaffolding
Employees using scaffolding must be properly trained on its use. There are two basic types of scaffold, those that are supported from the ground and those that are suspended from the top.
#129 Supported
#130 Suspended
Fall Protection
Employees working at heights above 4’ for general in- dustry and 6’ for construction should be using fall pro- tection. Training should be provided.
#014 or
#C007P
Crane (Mobile Type) Operators and personnel working around mobile cranes should receive training for their job.
#034 Crane
#035 Rigging
Overhead Cranes & Hoists Employees working with hoists or overhead cranes
should be given training with their equipment. #1025H
Trenching, Shoring, & Excavations
Employees who work in or around trenches or excava- tions should be given training about the hazards assoc i- ated with such work.
#C002M
Back Injury Prevention
OSHA takes back injuries very seriously. Back injuries can result from lifting heavy objects or from improper lifting of light objects. OSHA considers it an unwritten rule that almost every employee receive back safety training.
#001
For more information, please contact National Safety Compliance at 1-877-922-7233 or at www.osha-safety-training.net
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Training Title Description of Hazard Or Training
Training Program Order #
Electrical Safety
Employees who work with or around electrical equip- ment should receive basic electrical safety training.
Electricians should have already received training on safety within their field.
#008
Eye Protection
Employees who work in areas where there is danger from falling or flying debris, particles, or dust should wear eye protection and receive proper training on its use.
#013
Heat Stress
Employees who work in hot environments may b e- come over heated if they are not properly trained. It is important that they receive proper warnings.
#027
Laboratory Safety
OSHA requires laboratory workers to receive training on a wide variety of subjects that are specific to their industry.
#201 to
#250
Ladder Safety Employees using ladders for their work should be trained on the proper inspection and use of ladders.
#022 or
#C004E
Safety Showers & Eye Washes Workplaces that have safety showers or eye washes
should properly train all employees on their use. #012
General Safety Orientation
OSHA requires that employees be trained with a
“general safety awareness” for their job. This is ac- complished using an orientation video that covers a large selection of topics.
#021 Office
#006 Other than office workers
Specialized Equipment
OSHA requires any employee using specialized equipment to be trained regarding its safe use. This covers many different areas, therefore, job descrip- tions should be evaluated very closely to find all types of equipment that employees might use.
Many programs available please call 1-877-922-7233
Explosives & Blasting Multi & Single Piece Rims Service Logging & Saw Mills
Telecommunications Activities Derrick Trucks Cable Fault Locating
Grain Handling Areas Water Diving 4-Nitrobiphenyl
Alpha-Napthylamine Methyl Chloromethyl Ether 3, 3’-Dichlorobenzidine
Bis -Chloromethyl Ether Beta-Napthylamine Benzidine
4-Aminodiphernyl Ethyleneimine Beta-Propiolactone
2-Acetylaminoflourene 4-Dimenthylaminoazo N-Nitrosodimethyl
Vinyl Chloride Inorganic Arsenic Cadmium
Benzene Coke Oven Emissions Cotton Dust
1,2-Dibromo -3-Chloropropane Acylonitrile Ethylene Oxide
Formaldehyde 4,4’Methulenedianiline Ionizing Radiation
Other topics that have specific OSHA training requirements are as follows. These topics do not currently have detailed training programs available, but employers should research and train employees using current industry standard infor - mation on these subjects.
participates in or is exposed to the hazards associated with such activity must be trained before beginning work. The job title or description does not matter as much as what actual duties are performed by the employee or what hazards the employee is actually exposed to. The bottom line is that exposure to hazards determine which employees get trained on which subjects.
Secondly, “Who can give OSHA training?” This answer is somewhat dependant on which subject is to be taught; however, there are sev- eral requirements for all persons who wish to instruct OSHA type safety training courses. OSHA standards generally require that persons who teach safety training have the following credentials relating to the subject they are teaching:
• Experience with the subject matter to be taught.
• Substantial knowledge about the subject matter to be taught.
• Previous formal or informal training about the subject matter to be taught.
The above basic credentials are often found in most safety managers or employee supervisors. OSHA does not require the instructor to have taken a “train-the-trainer” course. Nor does OSHA require the instructor to have had classroom or other formal training. OSHA is only concerned that the instructor be able to convey the required correct information, answer student questions, and give hands-on training as needed. Many instructors choose to use complete training programs such as videos or software.OSHA encourages companies to use this type of training program because they provide:
• A low-cost alternative to paying professional safety instructors.
• Provide concise and accurate information.
• Cover all the OSHA required information.
• Are available on almost any OSHA subject.
• Provide the necessary tests and certificates for proper documentation.
WHEN?
Many companies provide safety training when employees are hired and then fail to provide retraining on a timely basis. OSHA require- ments for the time of training often vary depending on the subject to be trained on. However, there are several consistencies about OSHA training. As a minimum, training needs to occur when the following circumstances occur:
• An employee is initially hired.
• An employee changes job duties and the hazards they encounter change also.
• A new hazard is brought into the work environment.
• When an accident or near-miss occurs.
In addition to these training requirements, some particular subjects require periodic retraining. Common examples of subjects that require retraining are Forklift Training (every 3 years) and HAZWOPER Training (annually). Many workplaces choose to keep safety as a contin- ual focus and therefore retrain each year on all subjects. This approach will keep safety in the minds of all employees. Please also remem- ber that “retraining” need not be as detailed or as lengthy as the original training. Retraining should just cover the basics. If you have spe- cific questions about retraining, please call one of our trained customer service representatives at 1-877-922-7233.
WHERE?
Most workplaces choose to have safety training sessions on site at their facility. Workplaces may have a designated training room, a confer- ence room, break room or large office. No matter where your safety meeting is held, it is important that safety meetings take place in an environment where employees feel comfortable and free to ask questions. Meeting places should not be over crowded and each student should be able to hear well and see any visual aids that will be used.
How?
To answer this question we will give some basic information on the safety training methods available to most companies.
• Outside trainers—Some companies choose to hire professional trainers to conduct safety training courses. This method of training is very effec- tive and usually provides the best results, but is often VERY expensive.
• In-house training—This is the most common method used by workplaces today. Employers designate a qualified person(s) to conduct safety training within their company. These trainers may then develop their own course materials or may purchase training programs or kits. This method usually proves to be the most cost effective method of training. Costs can be very small and training can also be very effective. Train- ing programs that allow companies to train unlimited numbers of students are available and commonly include: Videos, quizzes, certificates, booklets, posters and more. These programs can be used for training and retraining and do not have additional per student cost.
• Internet based training—One method that has begun to develop is the use of the internet for safety training. This method is attractive because of its ease of use. Employees can receive training from any computer with a high-speed internet connection and can take this training virtually any day, and time. However, this method has several drawbacks. First, this type of training is generally priced on a per student basis and can be very expensive for companies with more than just a few employees. Second, OSHA requires that employees have the ability to ask questions and receive site specific information about safety issues. This commonly involves a follow-up training session with each employee to make sure they have questions answered and receive the site specific information.
Please note that no matter what method you select it is important that all required information is covered in the training course, students have the opportunity to answer questions , site specific information is covered and accurate records be kept of the training session.
For more information, please contact National Safety Compliance at 1-877-922-7233 or at www.osha-safety-training.net
OSHA publishes its regulations and updates them on a regular basis. Here at NSC we are proud to offer the latest versions of the regulations at discounted prices. This information is available directly from the US Government Printing Office, but at a significantly higher price. We have reprinted the same regulations in a two-color format and made them available at discounted rates.
29 CFR 1910 - 2002 Edition General Industry Standards
Includes: Both Federal volumes of 29 CFR 1910 bound into one volume that is over 700 pages in length. This book contains detailed information about all of the OSHA standards and regulations affecting general industry.
Includes the #1904-2002 listed below. English Only.
Discounted Pricing 1 Copy: $49.95 / each 2 - 4 $47.95 / each 5 - 10 $46.95 / each 11 - 20 $42.95 / each 21 - 50 $40.95 / each 51 - 100 $34.95 / each
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29 CFR 1926 - 2002 Edition Construction Standards
Includes: This book contains detailed information about all of the OSHA standards and regulations affecting the construction industry. This single volume book is over 400 pages in length. English Only.
Discounted Pricing 1 Copy: $38.95 / each 2 - 4 $36.95 / each 5 - 10 $34.95 / each 11 - 20 $32.95 / each 21 - 50 $30.95 / each
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All-In-One Required Posters
By law your facility must post federal and state labor law posters. If you’re not meeting the posting requirements specific to your state, your company could face serious fines! Now you can steer clear of these costly fines and get all of the federal and state postings you need in one stop with our all new State and Fe deral Labor Law Posters.
These convenient, laminated posters allow you to save time and money. Instead of trying to track down each state posting yourself, you’ll get every poster you need combined into one large laminated poster. These posters are available in English for each of the 50 states and in Spanish for CA, AZ, TX, FL, NM & NC. Cost on each poster is only $29.95. These posters are guaranteed to be up-to-date and meet all state and federal posting requirements.
Please specify your state when ordering. Item #SP
OSHA Publications & Required Posters
OSHA Topical Publications
These are publications that are written by OSHA and give plain language guidance on following the OSHA regulations.
Recordkeeping Guidelines & 300 Log - #1904-2002 - 16 pages - $4.00 Training Requirements in OSHA Standards - S001 - 100 pages - $8.00 Handbook for Small Business - S002 - 65 pages - $7.00
All About OSHA - S004 - 61 pages - $7.00
Assessing The Need For PPE - S005 - 51 pages - $6.00
Guidelines To Scaffold Use In The Construction Industry - S006 - 73 pages - $7.00 Chemical Hazard Communication - S007 - 25 pages - $5.00
Construction Industry Digest - S008 - 104 pages - $8.00 Controlling Electrical Hazards - S009 - 30 pages - $5.00 Employee Workplace Rights - S010 - 28 pages - $5.00
Employers Rights & Responsibilities After An OSHA Inspection - S011 - 21 pages - $5.00 Fall Protection In Construction - S012 - 37 pages - $5.00
Ground Fault Protection On Construction Site - S013—23 pages - $5.00 Hand & Power Tools - S014 - 26 pages - $5.00
Materials Handling & Storage - S015 - 33 pages - $5.00
Bloodborne Pathogens For First Responders - S016 - 36 pages - $5.00 Process Safety Management - S017 - 55 pages - $6.00
Respiratory Protection - S018 - 36 pages - $5.00
For more information, please contact National Safety Compliance at 1-877-922-7233 or at www.osha-safety-training.net
Recordkeeping—29 CFR 1904
Effective on January 1, 2002 employers were required to comply with a new OSHA Recordkeeping regulation. This new regulation requires most employers to maintain specific information and records about workplace injuries and illnesses. Due to the new changes NSC now offers a training video, as well as, the “Recordkeeping Guidelines.” Note: The 1904 regulation will again be updated effective January 1, 2003. These future changes are clearly identified in the current “Recordkeeping Guidelines.”
OSHA Recordkeeping 300 Log - Video & Guidelines - #1007AE
This video gives an overview of the New Recordkeeping requirements and gives detailed instructions about the completion of the new 300 log. This item includes several reproducible items that are designed as student handouts to assist in learning. This is your complete package to maintaining proper OSHA injury and illness records.
Item Description of Contents Cost Language
Video 13 Minute Video, Recordkeeping Guidelines Publication, Reproducible Quiz & Certifi-
cate, Reproducible Forms 300, 300A, & 301 $125.00 English
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Recordkeeping Guidelines & 300 Log - #1904
Item Description of Contents Cost Language
Publication 16 Page Color Publication with 300 Log $4.00 English ONLY
