Safety is not simply about OSHA compliance. This lesson discusses regulatory compliance but also introduces the concept of safety as a part of company culture, and emphasizes the benefits of a safety program through a developed Safety Management System.

Safety training may not be perceived as the most exciting topic, but it can be the difference between life and death. Therefore, effective safety training is imperative. This lesson defines adult learning styles, differentiates training adults versus children, discusses methods for dealing with problem students and explores ways to conduct training that changes the way employees work. 

Understanding complex chemical and toxicological terms and concepts while reading an SDS or other emergency information can be difficult for even the most seasoned safety professional. This lesson reviews common terms and concepts used for hazardous chemicals in the workplace and covers the various labelling systems (GHS, HMIS, NFPA, DOT) typically used to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard.

Confined spaces are notorious for trapping workers who are exposed to hazards within the space and are unable to escape. This lesson provides an understanding of the concept of a confined space and the various elements that may require a permit to be issued. It also focuses on assessing the hazards that may be present in a confined space, the proper means of eliminating or controlling the hazards, the function of rescue service members, and PPE which may be required. 

While considered the last line of defense, PPE is an important element of a safety program. This lesson discusses the proper selection, use, maintenance, limitations and disposal of various personal protective equipment based on the specific hazards in the workplace.

Slip, trip, fall hazards are one of the leading causes of accidents on the job. This lesson discusses common STF hazards, simple, effective means for eliminating them as well as the various types of fall arrest systems that may be used.

This course will provide a student with the knowledge necessary to work safely with and around scaffolds. The student will be able to identify: the hazards associated with scaffolds, safety requirements for different types of scaffolds, the responsibilities of employers and employees, and training requirements for scaffold safety. 

More than 110 workers die in the US alone from electrocutions each year. This lesson will define basic electrical terms and concepts, identify electrical hazards and their effects on the human body, discuss arc flash and arc blast, and review the components of an effective Electrical Safety Program. 

Hand and power tools are a common part of our everyday lives and are present in nearly every industry. These tools help us easily perform job tasks that would otherwise be difficult or impossible. This course is designed to provide the student with a summary of the basic safety procedures and safeguards associated with hand and portable power tools. In this couse we will discuss the various known hazards associated with the use of hand and power tools and methods you can apply to avoid disabling injuries, especially to the hands. 

This course will provide a student with the knowledge necessary to work safely with and around crane and derrick equipment. The student will be able to identify:  the responsibilities of employers and employees, the safety requirements for various types of cranes and derricks, and the hazards associated with crane and derrick equipment. 

This course will provide a student with the knowledge necessary to work safely with and around aerial and scissor lifts. The student will be able to recognize different types and uses for various lifts, identify hazards during use and operation, and implement safe work practices when working with the equipment.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the academic requirements to be considered a competent person on a job site involving trenching and excavation work. Emphasis will be on proper hazard analysis of job location, soil classification type and proper abatement of trench collapse.

This course will provide a student with the knowledge necessary to work safely in a hot work environment involving welding, cutting, and brazing. The student will be able to identify: the hazards associated with these hot works; safety requirements for different types of welding, cutting, and brazing; and the fire prevention and protection practices for hot work environments. 

This is an intensive independent study course that gives you a comprehensive understanding of exposure to respirable crystalline silica (silica dust). This course discusses all of the requirements for ensuring a safe work environment where silica dust is present. Exposure assessment, control methods, and protection regarding silica dust is addressed in this course. 

America's 56,000 steel erectors continue to suffer 35 fatal accidents per year, a rate of one death per 1,600 workers. Struck by, caught between, and slip, trip fall injuries are also all too common. Proper inspection of site, as well as use and maintenance of equipment during steel erection, is imperative. 

Workplace violence is one of the top killers in the workplace. This lesson will define the types of violence in the workplace, discuss risk factors and means for elimination, appropriate response techniques and proper development of a violence prevention program.