Statistics compiled over the last 50 years reveal the majority of all accidents and injuries are caused by unsafe acts by employees who take short cuts, violate safety rules and job procedures. This program is an overview of your safety responsibilities to help perform your job safely.
Protecting employees and the environment are issues that should be covered in the company's safety program. This program will cover physical and health hazards, labeling and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
According to the insurance industry, government agencies and the National Safety Council, most industrial accidents and injuries are attributed to unsafe acts of employees. This program will focus on the types of unsafe acts by employees and corrective methods.
Foodborne illness is quite prevalent in the home, restaurants, hotels, and retail establishments. The program will focus on cleanliness, sanitation, food temperatures, and good housekeeping.
Housekeeping in the hotel-motel environment is an important and responsible position. Schedules have to be met and providing service to guests. This program will review the important points about housekeeping safety.
According to the National Safety Council and medical research, 70% of back problems result from degeneration of spinal discs; 20% of backaches are attributed to inflammation; 10% are due to actual back injuries and other miscellaneous causes. This program explains how the back works. We discuss how strains and muscles work so back injuries can be prevented.
Maintenance persons are expected to do the impossible in the shortest time and at least expense. They are an extremely important part of any organization. This program will cover Material Safety Data Sheets, machine guarding, protective equipment, lockout-tagout and working safely in this environment.
Many employees in the kitchen and food service industry are injured every year. Food handlers, cooks, waiters and waitresses, beverage servers can't always be concentrating on anything except providing quality food and service. This program will cover all aspects of safety in the restaurant kitchen.
Fire extinguishers should be classified as first aid equipment. They are emergency treatment until professional help arrives. This program explains the different types and uses of fire extinguishers and fire prevention.
Thousands of individuals are injured from falling off a ladder each year. Most injuries are caused by slipping on grease, oil and solvents left on the rungs and sides of the ladder. This program addresses the various types of ladders and how to use them safely.
Control of hazardous energy sources is a requirement that organizations must implement for the safety of all employees. This program explains the basic procedures, terminology and general requirements of controlling hazardous energy sources.
Safety isn't just for industrial environments - it includes casinos too. There are many different jobs in the casino requiring attention to safety. This program covers safety when working in casinos.
Manual and electric carts are valuable tools used for a variety of tasks. As with other equipment, extra attention to safety is important. This program focuses on general safety rules for manual or electric carts.
According to OSHA, workplaces must be free of all recognized hazards. Certainly, knives fall into this category. Companies provide the appropriate training. It's up to the employee to be aware and comply with company procedures. This program focuses on the use of knives with emphasis on safety.
The public is becoming more aware of violence and potential destruction of property and physical harm. Law enforcement alone cannot do the job - it's up to all of us to do our part. This program is only a guide in knowing what to do if there is a bomb threat. it's important that you follow the organization's policy and procedures.
There are many types of disasters and the commitment for safety and health of all employees is a high priority. Surviving any type of disaster is preparing for the emergency. This program covers evacuation procedures in emergency situations with emphasis on safety.
There are potential safety hazards and concerns in the laundry facility that you need to be aware of. Everybody wants and deserves a safe and accident-free work environment. This program covers how to avoid hazards that are found when working in a laundry room.
In the summer of 1997 a resort hotel caught fire resulting in 91 deaths of employees and guests. The high death toll was caused by insufficient extinguishing equipment and violation of basic life safety and fire protection principles. This program covers fire prevention, emergency planning, early warning and smoke controls.
This program provides generally accepted guidelines in what we call third party liability or non-employee liability claims. There are many things you can do that prevent or help reduce customer accidents.
As a valet parking professional, safety is extremely important. Valet challenges are vehicles moving, the weather, baggage, fast-paced environment, parking and more. This program focuses on customer service, safe lifting, key control and driving the customer's car.
As an associate, you are the key to the company's success. Each associate makes a difference, no matter what part of the facility you work. This program discusses the general accepted customer service standards.
If you are traveling for business or pleasure, it means you will be staying overnight in a hotel or motel. There are potential risks when you travel. This program takes you through the process of making your trip pleasant and safe.
Many workers in various fields are exposed to bloodborne and infectious diseases. In the 1980's there were new conditions that were alarming to people who had direct contact with an exposed person. This program focuses on prevention and controlling exposure and watching out for potential hazards.
Most companies have an effective safety program because employers care about all their employees. A part of the safety program includes ergonomics. Ergonomics emerged during World War II when engineers began working with airplane pilots to determine if flying could be made more comfortable. This program deals with preventing ergonomic-related accidents and injuries.
Foodborne illness is prevalent in the home, restaurants, hotels, retail establishments, and school cafeterias. The program will touch on how food becomes contaminated, cleanliness, sanitizing, and food temperatures.
Vehicle inspections are extremely important. If you work for a company and operate a company-owned vehicle, you are expected to perform a vehicle inspection. This program reviews the various parts of the vehicle that should be inspected.
Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) are treated like ergonomics - the fit between people and their tools and workplaces. This program will identify potential injuries and hazards relating to ergonomics an how to prevent injuries.
It is important for workers to understand how electricity acts and the hazards it presents. Only trained and authorized electricians can work on electrical equipment or energized electrical parts. This program deals with the various types of electrical hazards with emphasis on safety.
Worker compensation costs are eroding profitability and business are faced with greater challenges. Safety laws and regulations are becoming more stringent and demanding. Management has the responsibility to provide safety training and information for each job. Training and authorization must be given in order to operate machinery. This program touches on safety within the work environment.
Protecting employees and the environment are issues that should be covered in the company's safety program. Hazard communications is information you need to know in order to protect yourself from potential hazards when using, handling, storing and disposing of chemicals. This program will cover physical and health hazards, labeling and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Maintenance workers are relied on to keep organizations moving. It is a demanding job. They are exposed to all types of potential hazards such as electrical tools and equipment. This program focuses on safety procedures when using hand and power tools, drilling and cutting.
The safety purpose of lockout/tagout is to prevent machinery or equipment from unexpected startup or release of hazardous energy while the machinery or equipment is being serviced. Lockout/tagout does not include cord and plug connected equipment such as portable power tools. This program covers lockout/tagout, confined space, fire prevention, ladders, compressors, hazardous materials, MSDS and labels with emphasis on safety.
Hand and power tools cause thousands of injuries every year. A simple screwdriver causes over a hundred deaths each year. The injury rate tells us that safety awareness is important when using these tools. This program focuses on the how to use these tools safely.
Power saw equipment saves time, effort and allows materials to be cut and processed precisely in a fraction of time than with manual saws. This program focuses on wearing the proper personal protect equipment and safe operation of the power saw.
The same caution should be exercised in driving a commercial mower as an automobile. Mowers are a great labor-saving device and are safe to use. Most safe operating rules and instructions apply to a riding mower or a walk-behind mower. This program focuses on the safety features of this equipment, maintenance and accident prevention tips.
Small industrial cars are used to perform a wide variety of tasks. They are also known as golf carts, industrial carats, service cars and electric carts. Safety is a common threat no matter what they are called. This program outlines safety responsibilities when driving one of these carts.
Tree trimming requires a high level of training in order to work safely. The nature of tree trimming lends itself to many hazards. There is a potential for serious falls and the risk of coming in contact with energized utilities, falling trees, contacting poison ivy and even snakes.
Landscape professionals have the responsibility of maintaining parks and highways for our enjoyment. They also keep these areas fire safe. This program covers safety issues when operating landscape equipment.
This program covers the basic aspects of chemical and biological threats, what they are and what we can do to protect ourselves. This program examines the chemical and biological terrorism threat and how businesses and individuals can respond. Chris Troesh, Chemical Expert, is on camera in this program.
When faced with an anthrax incident, don't panic - be prepared and use common sense. Law enforcement will determine if there is a credible threat. This program discusses the threats of anthrax, pre-planning and handling threats in a safe manner.
People think of nuclear weapons as a massive mushroom cloud. Terrorists are unable to obtain nuclear weapons for large amounts of money. This program provides factual information of the real threat and how to protect yourself.
Crime, natural disasters, terrorists attacks, fire, workplace violence are not exactly what comes to mind in the hospitality industry. These events are a reality and we must be prepared. The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security has included hotels in their list of potential soft targets. This program discusses prevention and levels of security.
There is a lot of exciting activity happening when working in a hotel. It also increases security risks in public and non-public areas. To maintain the trust of guests requires the participation of the hotel staff. The program will make you more aware of your responsibilities and provide procedures to ensure safety.
There are many jobs that are important to the success of a restaurant. Each job has risks. Working safely is to be aware of risks and take steps necessary to avoid them. This program covers potential hazards and how to avoid them when working in a restaurant kitchen.
Methamphetamine is addictive and affects the central nervous system. The drug is produced in clandestine labs with inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients. This program discusses the effects of Methamphetamine and other related drugs and the dangers of these chemicals to the body.
Swimming pool chemicals include various kinds of disinfectants and sanitizers. These chemicals control the growth of certain kinds of algae and bacteria in pool water. This program focuses on the dangers of these chemicals and their proper use and storage.
When planning a trip it is important to consider any health problems that may arise. Will you need immunization shots if traveling abroad? Some countries may require immunization shots such as Hepatitis A & B, influenza or meningitis. This program focuses on travel to any country.
Underwriters Laboratories, Consumer Product Safety Commission, OSHA and ANSI have been evaluating and testing tools in an effort to produce safer tools. Even with safeguards, workers continue to find ways to bypass the safety instructions. This program reviews various power tools and how to handle them in a safe manner.
The recent outbreak of bed bugs since World War II has sent a fear among apartment dwellers, college students and travelers the nation. Bed bugs resist many pesticides and spread quickly in certain mattress-heavy buildings such as hotels, dormitories and apartment complexes. This program will focus on how bed bugs affect and gain access in dwellings, their biology, infestations, bites, feeding habits, and how to eliminate them.
Slips and falls can occur just about anywhere - not watching where you are walking, slip off a ladder and just not paying attention. In this program we will focus on how you can prevent these hazards.