OTI 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and Manager of Environmental, Safety and Health (MESH) II

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4 day(s) , 26 instructional hours
26 Engineering Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

About This Event:

This course is customized for private sector personnel and covers OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as general industry safety and health principles. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA general industry standards with special emphasis on areas that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide.

OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Safety Standard will be provided.

Recommended For:

Environmental, safety and health managers and employees, plant and facility engineers, maintenance staff, individuals new to the field, experienced environmental safety and health managers looking to expand their knowledge. Engineers, maintenance staff, facility managers, and others with environmental and safety responsibilities will gain valuable knowledge.

You Will:

Be exposed to essential skills and knowledge of OSHA General Industry Standards.

Topics Covered Include:

Introduction to OSHA
How to read OSHA regulations
Hazard communication
Confined space
Means of egress
Fire protection
Walking and working surfaces
Electrical and lockout/tagout
General environmental controls
Powered Industrial Trucks
Materials handling and storage
Recordkeeping
Welding, cutting, and brazing
Inspections and penalties

NOTE: The content of sessions may be occasionally adjusted in order to meet interests and needs.

Additional Information:

This course is considered a MESH II course and is eligible for MESH credit. The MESH Certificate will demonstrate that you have been exposed to and have gained a grasp of essential skills and knowledge. While not a degree or a specific certification of your qualifications, earning the certificate represents solid evidence of successful completion of the requirements and illustrates dedication to becoming more knowledgeable in your field and valuable to your organization.

Instructor(s):

Wendy Laing, CSP, NCSU Industrial Extension Service and director of the Southeastern OTI Education Center, has over 17 years of engineering and safety experience. Ms. Laing has served as a facility safety manager for two manufacturing locations in North Carolina. She has developed, coordinated, and promoted safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. In addition, Ms. Laing has provided numerous training courses to promote and educate employees and management about safety. Ms. Laing is the former president and current member of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers for 2003-2004. She served 5 years on the Board of Directors for the Central Carolina Occupational Safety and Health School.

Michael “Mac” McNulty, NCSU Industrial Extension Service, has more than 20 years experience in the areas of chemistry, safety and health, and remediation/emergency response, and is the lead instructor for HAZWOPER at IES. Mr. McNulty has administrated OSHA and EPA compliance audits for various facilities; conducted industrial hygiene sampling and job safety assessments; developed, implemented, evaluated, and conducted instruction in safety & health programs; and the handling of solid and hazardous wastes.