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Silica: Implementing the New OSHA Silica Standard
Two new OSHA standards for Silica went into effect on June 23, 2016, (OSHA Final Rule) establishing new rules and restrictions to protect construction and general industry workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The implementation for construction was September 23, 2017 and June 23, 2018 for general industry. Will you be in in compliance? Get what you need now!
Find out more »Fit Test Friday
On the first Friday of each month, Safex offers discounted rates on respirator fit testing. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or reserve a time by purchasing a ticket below. To best prepare for your fit test, please do not smoke or eat 30 minutes prior to your test and come clean shaven (otherwise you will be charged a $10 fee for shaving supplies).
Find out more »Free Webinar OSHA Training Requirements and Best Practices
Are you looking to increase your knowledge about OSHA training requirements? How about learning some OSHA best practices? Join us for a free webinar about OSHA training requirements and best practices. Not only will this information potentially keep your workers safer on the job but it may also help your company avoid costly OHSA fines. Safex experts will be covering the following: OSHA training requirements The difference between training attendance and demonstration of competencies Tips for audience engagement during required trainings…
Find out more »OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher
If you have an OSHA-defined HAZWOPER Emergency Response, you must comply with HAZWOPER paragraph (q) and all other General Industry (1910) or Construction Industry (1926) standards. This may apply to a Post-Emergency Response Cleanup Operation or to a completely separate Hazardous Waste Site Clean-Up Operation.
This course is designed for response or clean-up workers and meets the training requirements of the annual refresher for 29 CFR 1910.120 (e) and (q). This workshop is a combination of lecture and hands-on exercises to review proper health and safety procedures.
Find out more »IATA – International Air Transport Authority Shipping Training
IATA - Often, dangerous goods shipped through international air carriers are returned because of packaging or documentation error. Let us help you avoid this hassle! We’ll teach you proper documentation and classification when offering and accepting shipments containing dangerous goods by air transport according to International Air Transport Authority standards. Dangerous Goods Regulations. IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Section 1.5 requires training every 2 years. Learning Objectives: at the completion of the training, participants are expected to be able to: Describe…
Find out more »OSHA 30-hour for Construction
Our OSHA 30-hour training course covers multiple aspects of construction safety and is designed for those in the construction industry who have safety and supervisory responsibilities (e.g., foreman, safety directors, safety committee members, etc.). All participants will receive an OSHA 30-hour construction completion card. We'll cover the following topics: Intro to OSHA Managing safety and heath Fall protection Electrocution Stuck-bys Caught-in or between PPE and lifesaving equipment Health hazards in construction Stairways and ladders and much more Class will…
Find out more »Fit Test Friday
On the first Friday of each month, Safex offers discounted rates on respirator fit testing. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or reserve a time by purchasing a ticket below. It's only $80 for a Quantitative or Qualitative fit test (normally $95) and online medical clearances are only $40 (normally $45). To best prepare for your fit test, please do not smoke or eat 30 minutes prior to your test and come clean shaven (otherwise you will be…
Find out more »Free Webinar Traffic Control
If you have crews working on the road this free Safex webinar is one you won't want to miss. We'll be talking all things traffic control and specifically how to keep workers safe. Safex President, Dianne Grote Adams, and a safety specialist from our construction team will cover the following: Required barriers for safer working Traffic and speed limits Training requirements for those who work near traffic Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements Want more info on traffic safety plans now?…
Find out more »Hazardous Waste Management Training (RCRA)
Revised Hazardous Waste Generator Requirement Rules go into effect this year! This course will make you aware of the new and changed requirements AND serve as your annual training requirement. If your company generates, stores, treats, or disposes of hazardous waste, such as corrosives (cleaning chemicals), flammables (paints), and toxics (lab chemicals), you need this course. Large Quantity Generators must train employees within 6 months of handling hazardous waste and provide refresher training annually. Small quantity generators must make their employees familiar with hazardous waste regulations.
Find out more »Fall Protection Training for Construction
Fall protection violations are at the top of OSHA’s most cited list each year. Avoid worker injuries and OSHA fines by attending Safex’s half-day fall protection training for construction. It covers the requirements in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M. This course is designed for front-line workers. Our experienced instructor will teach participants how to: -Identify and select appropriate fall protection and restraints (lanyards, rope grabs, harnesses, self-retractable life lines, etc.) -Install and properly use fall protection equipment -Conduct equipment inspections…
Find out more »General Industry Walking-Working Surfaces/Fall Protection Training
OSHA’s walking-working surfaces standard requires that exposed employees must be trained on fall hazards. While new regulations often mean more hassles, this standard actually gives employers more flexibility when selecting a fall protection system. Not only will our walking-working surfaces training help your fulfill the training requirement, but we'll explain the new options OSHA allows for keeping workers safe on walking-working surfaces. Safex’s half-day course for general industry will cover: -Administrative changes in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D -How the…
Find out more »Free Webinar: Everything You Need to Know about Respirators
According to OSHA, "An estimated 5 million workers are required to wear respirators in 1.3 million workplaces throughout the United States. Respirators protect workers against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, gases, vapors, and sprays. These hazards may cause cancer, lung impairment, diseases, or death. Compliance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard could avert hundreds of deaths and thousands of illnesses annually." Join us for our free webinar about respirators. Participants will learn: When respirators are an acceptable…
Find out more »Fit Test Friday
On the first Friday of each month, Safex offers discounted rates on respirator fit testing. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or reserve a time by purchasing a ticket below. To best prepare for your fit test, please do not smoke or eat 30 minutes prior to your test and come clean shaven (otherwise you will be charged a $10 fee for shaving supplies).
Find out more »OSHA Inspections 101
OSHA does not always give fair warning before they show up at your door. In the last five years, 64% of OSHA inspections in Ohio resulted in citations. If OSHA came knocking today, would you be prepared? During this workshop, a former OSHA compliance officer will prepare you for that surprise visit.
Find out more »Hearing Conservation and Noise Monitoring Programs
Can you hear me now? Noise is one of the most overlooked occupational hazards, particularly in manufacturing, where 77% of all OSHA citations occurred during FY2015. Unfortunately, many experienced safety professionals are confused by the sampling requirements for noise. During the workshop, we will review the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95 and prepare attendees to properly comply with it. Participants will leave with a customized written Hearing Conservation Program as well as an electronic copy of training materials for conducting training at their own facilities.
Find out more »Free Webinar: LOTO Programs – What to have in place
OSHA defines lockout/tagout (LOTO) as "specific practices and procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected energization or startup of machinery and equipment, or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities." Looking for more information about LOTO programs? Our September free webinar will cover just that. Highlights include: The zero energy concept Requirements of an equipment-specific procedure The limited scope of “minor servicing activities” Training requirements Annual assessment requirements
Find out more »Fit Test Friday
On the first Friday of each month, Safex offers discounted rates on respirator fit testing. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or reserve a time by purchasing a ticket below. It's only $80 for a Quantitative or Qualitative fit test (normally $95) and online medical clearances are only $40 (normally $45). To best prepare for your fit test, please do not smoke or eat 30 minutes prior to your test and come clean shaven (otherwise you will be…
Find out more »Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene
Gain exposure to the broad field of industrial hygiene through sampling and workshop sessions, hands-on lab experiences, demo sessions, and problem-solving exercises. This four-day course is not only designed for OEHS professionals new to industrial hygiene or who have newly acquired IH responsibilities, but also serves as an excellent refresher.
Find out more »Permit-Required Confined Space
This Permit-Required Confined Space course will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to work safely in a confined space. We’ll use a combination of classroom instruction and practical hands-on exercises with our indoor permit-required confined space simulator to prepare you for typical confined space hazards. We’ll cover the requirements of OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.146 and Subpart AA of 29 CFR 1926.
Find out more »Free Webinar: Bloodborne Pathogens
Healthcare workers, nurses, housekeepers and first responders are most at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens (infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans) through needle sticks and other sharps-related injuries. Get in the know to protect workers against the health hazards caused by bloodborne pathogens. Our free webinar on bloodborne pathogens will provide you with the following information: An overview of OSHA Standard 1910.1030 Examples of bloodborne diseases Information on when bloodborne pathogen training is required…
Find out more »Fit Test Friday
On the first Friday of each month, Safex offers discounted rates on respirator fit testing. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or reserve a time by purchasing a ticket below. To best prepare for your fit test, please do not smoke or eat 30 minutes prior to your test and come clean shaven (otherwise you will be charged a $10 fee for shaving supplies).
Find out more »Exposure and Chemical Monitoring–Beyond IH Fundamentals
Building on IH fundamentals, this intermediate 3-day course provides additional training and knowledge in industrial hygiene chemical monitoring through group exercises and discussion. Attendees work in groups of four and build on their knowledge gained in the Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene course.
Find out more »IATA – International Air Transport Authority Shipping Training
IATA - Often, dangerous goods shipped through international air carriers are returned because of packaging or documentation error. Let us help you avoid this hassle! We’ll teach you proper documentation and classification when offering and accepting shipments containing dangerous goods by air transport according to International Air Transport Authority standards. Dangerous Goods Regulations. IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Section 1.5 requires training every 2 years. Learning Objectives: at the completion of the training, participants are expected to be able to: Describe…
Find out more »Free Webinar: Machine Guarding
Workplace accidents to the fingers, limbs and eyes are often caused by moving machine parts. Do you have safeguards in place to protect against this type of unnecessary injury? Learn more about proper machine guarding at our upcoming webinar. We'll help you learn more about: Basics of machine safeguarding In-running nip points hazards Point of operation Rotating shaft dangers Register below and see you soon!
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