Attend this intensive course and you’ll learn how to ...

1. Gain a thorough understanding of how OSHA works; violations that can affect your company and industry; and OSHA’s process for dealing with accidents, illnesses; and worker complaints.
2. Get up-to-the-minute information on the latest general industry changes in OSHA regulations and standards.
3. Reduce the time it takes to handle OSHA recordkeeping — while still meeting the rigorous requirements.
4. Develop more effective training programs, gain employee and management buy-in, and meet OSHA’s complex requirements for training.
5. Use proactive safety-audit tools to significantly reduce — or possibly eliminate — the number of accidents and injuries in your workplace.
6. Assess your organization’s level of compliance and shore up areas of weakness.
7. Save your organization money by slashing accident-associated costs such as insurance premiums, workers’ compensation, time off, and more.
8. Alert your organization to proposed OSHA changes so you can take them into account when planning for future growth.
9. Know which resources to turn to for up-to-the-minute information on OSHA rules and regulations.
10. Know the procedure for an OSHA inspection so you’ll deal confidently with inspectors should the need arise.

Your Comprehensive Course Agenda

DAY ONE

• Introduction to the safety movement
• Determining rights and responsibilities under Section 2 of the OSH Act
• The General Duty Clause — Section 5(a)(1), and 5(b)
• The 4 elements of an effective safety program
• Inspection priorities, citations, and penalties
• How to prepare and develop an action plan for an OSHA inspection
• Introduction to the OSHA General Industry Standards
• Walking working surfaces — Subpart D

DAY TWO

• Egress and emergency action plans — Subpart E
• Fire protection and prevention — Subparts E & L
• Identification and control of hazardous energy — Subpart J
• 4 key elements of the Lockout/Tagout Standard
• Electrical Safety Standards — Subpart S
• Introduction to Industrial Hygiene — Subpart Z and the critical differences between safety and health hazards
• An overview of the most common types of health hazards

DAY THREE

• The Hazard Communication Standard — (1910.1200)
• Outside contractors: What are your responsibilities?
• Bloodborne pathogens — Subpart Z (1910.1030)
• The top 10 bloodborne pathogens violations
• What is all the fuss about ergonomics? (Previous Standard 1910.900)
• The Definition of Confined Spaces — Subpart J
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids — Hazardous Materials Subpart H
• Workplace violence: OSHA’s role in identification and prevention

DAY FOUR

• Personal Protective Equipment — Subpart I
• How to conduct a hazard assessment
• Machine Guarding — Subpart O and the Hazards of Machinery
• Material Handling and Storage — Subpart N
• OSHA training and education requirements
• Medical Services and First Aid — Subpart K
• Safety and health programs (Foundation for Voluntary Protection Program)
• The advantages for your company of being a VPP work site

DAY FIVE

• The elements of an effective safety program
• Overview of behavioral safety
• Achieving — and maintaining — safety excellence
• Recordkeeping and Reporting — (29 CFR, Part 1904)
• Creating an audit-proof recordkeeping system
• Mock OSHA inspection

Meet Your Trainer
Your trainer will be one of the following experts in this field

William Bernhart
William Bernhart is a seasoned OSHA expert. An authorized OSHA 501 instructor, he is the founding director of AM Health and Safety, Inc. William is affiliated with the Safety and Health Law Committee, American Bar Association, and the American Industrial Hygiene Association. If you’re looking for real-world solutions from someone who has in-the-trenches experience with OSHA compliance, look no further than William.

Linda Light
As one of the most respected and sought-after OSHA trainers in the industry, Linda Light is an OSHA 500- and 501-authorized trainer. She’s been designated as a Certified Health Care Safety Professional by the Board of Health Care Safety. Linda gives you the tools you need to ensure compliance and reduce the risk of injuries and accidents.

David Boyer
David Boyer is an accomplished trainer who uses his previous experience as a director of operations to bring you the real-world information you need to comply with OSHA safety standards. An authorized OSHA trainer, he has the ability to teach these skills to you in a fun, easy-to-understand way. His clients include BankOne, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and the National Security Agency. David will give you the information you need to comply with OSHA safety standards.

*We reserve the right to substitute a trainer of equal quality.

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