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Training is the most effective way to prevent accidents and injuries, reduce worker compensation claims and avoid fines for non-compliance. BIS provides a variety of OSHA related safety training in order to assist our customers in compliance issues and maintaining a safe working environment. A partial list of our training and consulting services includes: conducting safety audits, assistance in developing and updating safety manuals and procedures, powered industrial truck (forklift), scaffold safety, job aids and performance support, and training associated with many company safety issues such as:
- Accident reporting and investigation
- Back safety/lifting
- Blood-borne pathogens
- Electrical safety
- Hazard communications
- Hearing conservation
- Lockout/tagout
- Process safety management
- Machine guarding
- Confined Spaces
- Fire Protection
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Emergency response plan
- Universal wastes
- Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
Many of our training services are available in Spanish.
OHSAS 18001:2007 Overview
OHSAS 18001:2007 is an occupational health and safety management system. It is designed to allow an organization to identify and control its health and safety risks. It helps to achieve compliance to local, state and federal health and safety regulations. Most important it has the potential to reduce work-related incidents that results in fewer employee compensation costs. This course provides participants with the basics of an occupational health and safety management system, the process approach and management system documentation. Topics include: the basic concepts of OHSAS 18001:2007, intent and interpretation of the individual clauses, how an OH&S management system can be integrated into existing environmental management systems, the registration process for BS OHSAS 18001:2007.
| Date: |
May 1, 2008 |
| Times: |
8:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| Cost: |
$175 with grant funding ($350 without grant) |
Electrical Safety (NFPS 70E & OSHA)
Electrical hazards on the job such as shock, electrocution, and arc flash are serious issues for the workplace. This course addresses electrical safety requirements that are necessary for the practical safeguarding of employees in their workplaces utilizing the 29 CFR 1910 OSHA and NFPA 70E standards. Participants will learn the relationship between the OSHA and NFPA standards, hazard recognition, safe work practices around energy sources, static electricity dangers, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
| Date: |
May 1, 2008 |
| Times: |
9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
| Cost: |
$200 with grant funding ($400 without grant) |
Basic Accident Investigation
Most accidents are preventable by eliminating one or more causes. Accident investigations determine not only what happened, but also how and why. The information gathered from these investigations can prevent similar or more severe accidents from occurring in the future. This course provides the tools and information needed to conduct detailed accident investigations. Participants will learn how to use investigation techniques, review company and police reports, gather information from several sources and obtain related documents.
| Date: |
May 2, 2008 |
| Times: |
8:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Cost: |
$100 with grant funding ($200 without grant) |
DOT Compliance Audit Procedures & Fleet Safety
This course focuses on the actual questions asked by DOT at a compliance review. Participants will learn the six key factors involved in a compliance review and understand the impact on safety ratings regarding: accident records, driver qualification files, driver logs, hazardous materials and carrier profile activity over the last 12 months. The course also covers the essentials of creating an effective fleet safety program for commercial and non-commercial vehicles and addresses safety management accountability programs.
| Date: |
May 5, 2008 |
| Times: |
8:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Cost: |
$100 with grant funding ($200 without grant) |
Safety Systems 101
This course is a primer for small business owners who have no safety program in place and the non-safety professional who is given safety responsibility. The course is a “how to” on getting a comprehensive safety program started. The focus is on the three drivers: 1) Insurance premiums 2) Regulatory compliance 3) Company image and Employee Morale. Participants will review the key steps for integrating safety into the overall business, where everyone in the company has a role. A timeline with specific tasks is created that shows what to do initially, who to involve, what resources to use for help and how to maintain the program. Topics include: Management commitment, Employee involvement/ accountability, Hazard Identification/ housekeeping inspections, Return to work program, Employee training and communication.
| Date: |
May 9, 2008 |
| Times: |
8:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| Cost: |
$125 with grant funding ($250 without grant) |
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