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Occupational
Safety and Health Programs
Since 1982,
MCET has provided site specific occupational
safety and health services to industry, employers, and local and state
government agencies through training,
workplace hazard assessments,
risk assessments,
ergonomic assessment and strategies. Some of our programs are described here:
Annual Refresher-
the Safe Operator
Employers are required, under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) safety standards to conduct annual safety training for their employees.
The safety training content is determined by the nature of the organization’s
duties, tasks, and functions required of their employees. Participants will
discuss case studies facilitated by the instructor and review the OSHA standard
29 CFR 1926 and 29 CFR 1910 in the following areas: Confined Space Entry,
Respiratory Protection, Lockout-Tagout and Excavation Safety.
Chemistry for the
Non-Chemist
Employees will benefit by reviewing the basics
of chemistry, chemical properties, reactions, and hazards of various chemical
substances in this course. Topics covered in this program include: chemical
terminology; toxicology; chemical compatibility; hazard classifications; and
deciphering Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). Lecture, demonstrations,
slides, and overheads will be used to provide a non-technical understanding of
fundamental chemical principles essential to all personnel working in an
industrial or treatment plant environment. No chemistry background is needed for
this course.
Confined Space Entry
Employees who work in confined spaces may face
increased risk of exposure to serious hazards. Participants in this course will
be introduced to the requirements for permit-required confined spaces for both
the OSHA standard and the Maryland-specific requirement as outlined in OSHA 29
CFR Part 1910. Topics covered will include entry permit programs, criteria for
permit-required confined spaces, health and safety procedures for workers in
confined spaces, hazard identification and equipment requirements, and rescue
procedures. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to
determine if an area is a confined space; evaluate hazards associated with
confined space entry, including lockout/tagout procedures; develop policies and
procedures to address confined space hazards in the work place; and select
suitable confined space entry equipment.
Controlling
Electrical Hazards
Employees
need to be able to work safely with electrical components in their daily work
environment. This course is designed for employees and maintenance personnel who
deal with electricity in the workplace. OSHA’s electrical safety practices will
be covered in detail. Other topics will include identifying hazards and
implementing safeguards for working with electricity, electrical systems, fuses
and circuit breakers, grounding, overload and short circuits, double insulation,
GFI, and polarized plugs. Upon completion of this course, participants should be
able to identify electrical hazards; describe personal protection safeguards;
discuss the standard procedures for working safely with electrical currents and
when handling common electrical problems; and list the key elements of OSHA’s
electrical safety guidelines.
Electrical Safety
Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard. OSHA's
electrical standards are designed to protect employees exposed to dangers such
as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions. This lecture course
will detail the OSHA “Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices” for those
employees whose work may be at risk of coming into contact or being exposed to
electrical parts operating at 50 volts or more to ground and their supervisors.
Participants discover not only the “what’s” of the electrical work practices but
also the “whys.” Industry best practices based upon the information presented in
OSHA CFRs, NFPA 70, 70B, and 70E consensus industrial standards will also be
covered.
Electrical Safety
and Lockout/Tagout
According to OSHA, failure to control energy accounts for nearly 10 percent of
the serious accidents in many industries. Employees who are
exposed daily to electrical components are often required to have lockout/tagout
programs in place. Participants in this course will be introduced to the
components of 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S, Electrical Safe Work Practices and the
lockout/tagout procedures outlined in 29 CFR 1910.147, Control of Hazardous
Energy. Further focus will be on the safety hazards associated with working
around electrical equipment and tools, with an overview of the main components
of a lockout/tagout program.
Emergency Response
Planning and the Unified Command
Unified Command is an important component of
the Emergency Response Plan. It is used to bring all related response agencies
together during an incident. Built on the Fire Incident Command system, the
Unified Command will include public works personnel should an event occur
involving their systems or with the potential to involve them. This approach
determines the structure developed for decision making during an incident and
involves multiple agencies of which water and wastewater utilities are included.
It allows for an integrated command post where shared operations result in
informative decision-making, planning, logistical coordination, and resource
allocation.
Establishing and
Maintaining an Effective Safety and Health Program
Employers,
managers, and employees are responsible for providing a workplace free of
recognized safety and health hazards. During this session participants will be
introduced to the elements of an effective Safety and Health Program and will
participate in a “self-evaluation” of their organizations’ current program.
Focus will be on identifying program strengths and opportunities for program
improvement. The session incorporates a case study problem-solving session
guiding participants through the development of a safety and health program.
Excavation
Safety
OSHA states excavation and trenching
are among the most hazardous construction operations. They define an excavation
as any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in the earth’s surface formed
by earth removal. Participants will be introduced
to the requirements of the OSHA Excavation
Standard, 29 CFR 1926 (Subpart P). Subjects
covered will be the causes of trench failure, soil classification, trench
protection systems, hazardous atmospheres and conditions, inspection techniques,
and competent person responsibilities. This course will provide the basic
training requirements for “competent persons.” Additional instruction will be
given on: tests used to classify soil types in the field; the different methods
of cave-in protection; selecting proper shoring methods using the provided OSHA
tables; and the methodology used to minimize these and other hazards.
Fall Protection
Individuals
working at heights require fall protection equipment. Participants will be
introduced to fall-protection principles and codes including fall-protection
systems and methodology. Course topics include the requirements for safe work
procedures in the construction industry, fall protection requirements, selection
of protective equipment, rescue planning, pre-planning on-site fall protection,
and use and limits of a fall arrest system.
Hazard Communication
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) was designed by OSHA to
ensure employees who have both a need and a right to know (RTK) are provided
with information they need related the hazards and identities of the chemicals
they are exposed to. When employees have information about the chemicals being
used, in their work environment, they can take steps to reduce exposures,
substitute less hazardous materials, and establish proper work practices. Topics
covered will include
information regarding, labeling, chemical handling and material
safety data sheet comprehension, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Injury Prevention
Awareness Program for Supervisors
Front-line supervisors play an important role in injury prevention. It is
important for them to understand the risk factors and job demands associated
with the work performed in their areas. Front-line supervisors must learn to
recognize and undertake interventions whenever risk factors are observed.
Interventions might include identifying ways to help employees avoid fatigue
through the application of proper body mechanics, use of recommended lifting
techniques and performing flexibility exercises. Other interventions might
involve engineering or administrative redesign of work tasks. These concepts are
reinforced through workplace-specific examples, demonstrations and practice.
Management’s Role in
Safety
Effective safety programs are essential
for all working environments. Personnel responsible for these programs have to
determine the key elements that will become an effective, comprehensive, and
enforceable safety program for their workplace. This course will analyze
examples of different types of programs, identify elements of each example, and
finally piece these elements together into a safety program that the
participants can build on.
OSHA 10-Hour
Construction
Orienting new personnel or serving as a refresher to construction
safety and health standards, this course will provide an overview for
participants on areas of construction safety and the OSHA guideline 29 CFR –
Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. Topics discussed will include an
overview of OSHA standards including toxic and Hazardous Substances; Stairways
and Ladders; Scaffolding, Competent Person Requirements; Fall Protection;
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Hand and Power Tools; Lockout/Tagout;
Signs, Signals and Barricades; Confined Space Entry; and Lift Truck Safety.
OSHA 30-Hour
Construction
4-Day Course
The OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training course is a
comprehensive safety program designed for safety directors, foremen, and
supervisors involved in the construction industry. Topics covered will include
29 CFR 1926 specific to hazardous conditions, general safety and health;
occupational health and environmental controls, personal protective equipment (PPE),
fire protection, cranes and rigging, welding and cutting, electrical hazards,
excavations, scaffolding, fall protection, ladders, and confined spaces.
Participants will receive the 30-hour construction card upon course completion.
PPE and Respiratory
Protection Training
Operators who are involved with chlorine, use personal protective
equipment, and need respiratory protection will benefit from this course.
Standard guidelines for daily operations and emergencies will be discussed.
Topics covered will include chlorine characteristics, 1-ton cylinders, proper
operation and handling of chemicals, emergency response procedures, stand-by
chemical use, and first aid for chemical contact. Correct selection, use, care,
and storage of PPE following OSHA standards also will be covered. The
respiratory protection training is for personnel working at sites with
potentially hazardous contaminated air and is designed to provide the knowledge
and skills needed to use personal protective equipment with minimal risk to
their health and safety as required under OSHA Rule 1910.134. Course content
will include hazardous atmospheres, respirator types, proper fit testing, and
respirator care.
Preventing Workplace Violence
Violence in the workplace is a serious public health problem. This
course is intended to show both employees and managers how to deal effectively
with potentially volatile situations. This session will focus on the employee’s
role in helping to prevent violence in the workplace and ways to diffuse violent
situations. Participants will be introduced to the stages of violent behavior:
preventive measures; warning signs of workplace violence; security-conscious
thinking; and measures required to take action.
Our goal
is to assist you determine your site-specific
needs and develop training programs geared towards the prevention of accidents and minimize
employee exposures to hazardous agents and conditions. For more information
please call MCET at 301-934-7500 or e-mail us at
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