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SafetyGuardian May 2021
May 2021
A resource for continuous improvement in safety and health from the Southeastern OTI Education Center. Stay up-to-date with health and safety, OSHA, HazMat and HAZWOPER news, courses and events.
Timeout for Safety
Join us for the upcoming Timeout for Safety discussion sessions on Wednesday, June 16 at 2 p.m. or Friday, June 18 at 9 a.m.! The sessions will be hosted by NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) safety and health specialists Wendy Shepherd and Lance McClure.
Save the Zoom link below and join the session on the scheduled date and time.
Note: Staff assignments are subject to change
Upcoming Sessions
Wed, June 16 at 2 p.m.
Wendy Shepherd and Lance McClure
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Fri, June 18 at 9 a.m.
Holli Singleton
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Future Sessions
- Wed, June 16 at 2 p.m.
- Fri, June 18 at 9 a.m.
- Wed, July 21 at 2 p.m.
- Fri, July 23 at 9 a.m.
- Wed, Aug 18 at 2 p.m.
- Fri, Aug 20 at 9 a.m.
Trainer Toolbox
CDC N95 Announcement
Due to the significant increase in the supply and availability of NIOSH-approved respirators, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently released updated guidelines regarding N95 face masks.
Conducting Outreach Training Virtually
In order for Outreach Trainers to conduct 10 and 30-Hour classes virtually, they must first obtain an approved exception request from their Authorizing Training Organization. For more information, please email us at southeasternoti@ncsu.edu. Further details can also be found on pages 20-21 of the Outreach Training Program Requirements.
OSHA COVID-19 videos
Need some extra guidance when it comes to protecting workers? OSHA maintains an OSHA Videos web page containing instructional and training videos. The webpage includes electrical safety, fall prevention, respiratory protection, COVID-19 safety videos and more.
Upcoming Courses
OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Construction
June 22-25 | Virtual
OSHA #7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management
June 29 | Raleigh, NC (In-person)
OSHA #7505 Introduction to Incident Investigation
June 30 | Raleigh, NC (In-person)
OSHA #7115 Lockout/Tagout [Controlling Hazardous Energy to Prevent Workplace Injury]
July 1 | Raleigh, NC (In-person)
OSHA #521 OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene
July 13-16 | Raleigh, NC (In-person)
OSHA #501 Trainer Course for General Industry
July 13-16 | Raleigh, NC (In-person)
DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Training
August 3-4 | Greensboro, NC (In-person)
DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Refresher
August 4 | Greensboro, NC (In-person)
Zoom Practice Sessions
Do you have trouble setting up Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinars? Do you frequently run into problems with using Zoom? NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) offers free public Zoom practice sessions to help you become a Zoom expert. Join the sessions via the links below:
Virtual Zoom Practice Session, June 23, 2021, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
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SafetyGuardian April 2021
April 2021
A resource for continuous improvement in safety and health from the Southeastern OTI Education Center. Stay up-to-date with health and safety, OSHA, HazMat and HAZWOPER news, courses and events.
Timeout for Safety
Join us for the upcoming Timeout for Safety discussion sessions on Wednesday, May 19 at 2 p.m. or Friday, May 21 at 9 a.m.! The session will be hosted by NC State Industry Expansion Solutions’ (IES) assistant director of safety and health services, Holli Singleton and IES safety and health specialist and OSHA trainer Mac McNulty. These 30-minute sessions are open forums so whether you want to inquire about safety topics or just want to pop in and say “Hello!” all are welcome!
Note: Staff assignments are subject to change
Upcoming Sessions
- Wed, May 19 at 2 p.m.
Hosted by Holli Singleton and Mac McNulty
Add to Calendar » - Fri, May 21 at 9 a.m.
Hosted by Holli Singleton and Mac McNulty
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Future Sessions
- Wed, June 16 at 2 p.m.
- Fri, June 18 at 9 a.m.
- Wed, July 21 at 2 p.m.
- Fri, July 23 at 9 a.m.
- Wed, Aug 18 at 2 p.m.
- Fri, Aug 20 at 9 a.m.
Trainer Toolbox
Fall Prevention Safety Stand–Down
The eighth annual National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction is scheduled for May 3–7, 2021.OSHA encourages construction employers and other stakeholders to join the event to promote awareness and training to address one of the industry’s most serious dangers. OSHA’s Fall Prevention Stand-Down webpage offers a wide range of compliance resources in many languages, including Spanish, Polish, Russian and Portuguese. Participants will receive a personalized participation certificate upon completion.
OSHA also encourages everyone to use #StandDown4Safety to promote the event on social media and share feedback after their events.
FREE Ergonomics Training for Small Business Warehousing
The Ergonomics Center at NC State University offers free live training sessions for small businesses with warehouses in the Raleigh, NC, Charlotte NC and Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN regions. Virtual sessions are also possible. Learn more about Ergonomics Training for Small Business Warehousing »
Return to Face-to-Face Classes
After over a year of exclusively delivering virtual courses, NC State IES and the Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center is preparing to phase in in-person classroom courses at the beginning of June. For those who feel comfortable with joining us for in-person courses, IES instructors and staff are preparing to take the necessary precautions to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment according to NC State Community Standards. For those who are not yet comfortable with joining us in person, we understand and are continuing to offer virtual classes.
Upcoming Courses
OSHA #7410 Managing Excavation Hazards
May 19 | Virtual
OSHA #7405 Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry
May 25 | Virtual
OSHA #7210 Pandemic Illness and Workplace Preparedness
May 26 | Virtual
24-Hour Hazardous Material (HazMat) Technician-Level for Emergency Response
June 2–4 | Raleigh, NC (In-person)
OSHA #7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management
June 29 | Raleigh, NC (In-person)
OSHA #7505 Introduction to Incident Investigation
June 30 | Raleigh, NC (In-person)
OSHA #7115 Lockout/Tagout
July 1 | Raleigh, NC (In-person)
Zoom Practice Sessions
Do you have trouble setting up Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinars? Do you frequently run into problems with using Zoom? NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) offers free public Zoom practice sessions to help you become a Zoom expert. Join the sessions via the links below:
Virtual Zoom Practice Session, April 28, 10–11 a.m.
Virtual Zoom Practice Session, April 29, 2–3 p.m.
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SafetyGuardian March 2021
A resource for continuous improvement in safety and health from the Southeastern OTI Education Center. Stay up-to-date with health and safety, OSHA, HazMat and HAZWOPER news, courses and events.
Join the Southeastern OTI Education Center’s safety and health team for a virtual “Timeout for Safety” with monthly sessions starting in April 2021! Connect with your peers for an interactive conversation with timely information concerning today’s safety and health concerns and future directions. Each virtual session will only take a half-hour of your day, but we hope to reinforce our network of learning with engagement and fun.
The sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams.
Note: Staff assignments are subject to change
Upcoming Sessions
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Wed, April 21 at 2 p.m.
Hosted by Holli Singleton and Wendy Shepherd - Fri, April 23 at 9:00 a.m.
Hosted by Holli Singleton and Wendy Shepherd
Future Sessions
- Wed, May 19 at 2 p.m.
- Fri, May 21 at 9 a.m.
- Wed, June 16 at 2 p.m.
- Fri, June 18 at 9 a.m.
- Wed, July 21 at 2 p.m.
- Fri, July 23 at 9 a.m.
- Wed, Aug 18 at 2 p.m.
- Fri, Aug 20 at 9 a.m.
Fall Prevention Safety Stand–Down
The eighth annual National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction is scheduled for May 3–7, 2021.OSHA encourages construction employers and other stakeholders to join the event to promote awareness and training to address one of the industry’s most serious dangers. OSHA’s Fall Prevention Stand-Down webpage offers a wide range of compliance resources in many languages, including Spanish, Polish, Russian and Portuguese. Participants will receive a personalized participation certificate upon completion.
OSHA also encourages everyone to use #StandDown4Safety to promote the event on social media and share feedback after their events.
FREE Ergonomics Training for Small Business Warehousing
The Ergonomics Center at NC State University offers free live training sessions for small businesses with warehouses in the Raleigh, NC, Charlotte NC and Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN regions. Virtual sessions are also possible. Learn more about Ergonomics Training for Small Business Warehousing »
Do you have trouble setting up Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinars? Do you frequently run into problems with using Zoom? NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) offers free public Zoom practice sessions to help you become a Zoom expert. Join the sessions via the links below:
Virtual Zoom Practice Session, April 28, 10–11 a.m.
Virtual Zoom Practice Session, April 29, 2–3 p.m.
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training
April 20–21 | Virtual
ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Training
April 28–29 | Virtual
ISO 45001:2018 Overview
April 28 | Virtual
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SafetyGuardian January 2021
January 2021 | Issue 30
A resource for continuous improvement in safety and health from the Southeastern OTI Education Center. Stay up-to-date with health and safety, OSHA, HazMat and HAZWOPER news, courses and events.
Take Note
A Letter from the Director
I hope you are armed with new skills as you enter 2021: resiliency, flexibility, and ready to accept change. Here are a few considerations as you establish operational and organizational goals this new year:
- Holiday gatherings may lead to the need for additional COVID-19 testing in the workplace. Find information on testing at the CDC.
- Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) has proven successful and we will continue to offer this delivery method at least through the end of May 2021. Hope to “see” you in class.
- We plan to refresh our SafetyGuardian newsletter, so please drop me a note and provide input on concepts and topics most meaningful to you.
Cheers to a bright new year,
MESHage: In Memory of 2020
Wooo-hooo! 2020 is finally gone
And not a moment too soon!
To say it brought a few challenges
Is like calling the sea a lagoon.
Stores are out of Lysol wipes,
Six feet is now the new rule…
Trainer Toolbox for January 2021
- Protecting Workers from COVID-19 Hazards
- Ventilation in the Workplace
- OSHA Outreach Trainer Research Opportunity
- Changes to OSHA Guidelines in 2021
- Trainer Portal Tutorial
Focus On: Youth Worker Safety
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the incidence rate for non-fatal injuries for workers, ages 16–19, was 110.3 per 10,000 and 99.3 per 10,000 for workers, ages 20–24 in 2018. Due to youth workers’ inexperience, young (16–24) workers have high rates of job-related injuries…
Upcoming Courses
Register at least two weeks before the course start date to allow instructors to order required course materials.
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OSHA #7105 Evacuation and Emergency Planning OSHA #500 Trainer Course for Construction OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers |
OSHA #511 Standards for General Industry OSHA #7505 Introduction to Incident Investigation OSHA #7205 Health Hazard Awareness |
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SafetyGuardian November 2020
November 2020 | Issue 29
A resource for continuous improvement in safety and health from the Southeastern OTI Education Center. Stay up-to-date with health and safety, OSHA, HazMat and HAZWOPER news, courses and events.
Take Note
A Letter from the Director
As we conclude 2020, I am hopeful for the opportunities and change in the upcoming year. We have faced challenges this year and have shifted our work processes while implementing sustainable solutions. The learning never stops, so let’s prepare for 2021 together.
- Stay vigilant as we enter the holiday and winter season. Protect yourself, your peers and family from COVID-19.
- We have successfully modified most of our classroom courses into a virtual environment and will continue to offer these courses virtually throughout the first quarter of 2021.
- I have learned the critical importance of relevant and timely communication. Consider focusing on perfecting your leadership skills by participating in a virtual certificate program launching February 2021: Leadership Essentials for Frontline Leaders
- OSHA has published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on how N95 respirators effectively protect wearers from coronavirus exposure. OSHA is aware of incorrect claims stating that N95 respirator filters do not capture particles as small as the virus that causes the coronavirus. OSHA’s new FAQ explains why an N95 respirator is effective at protecting users from the virus.
I hope to “see” you online or in the classroom in the coming months. Thank you for your partnership in 2020.
Stay well and hopeful,
NCMEP Partner Helps Brick Manufacturer Archive Safety Milestone
Learn how NCMEP partner, Industry Expansion Solutions (IES), assisted Triangle Brick in cultivating a safer work environment that contributed to approximately $100K in economic impact from cost savings, to improved productivity, reduced downtime and better throughput.
MESHage: Making the Sale
I was ready to do some BIG shopping last weekend. I walked confidently into the nearby home improvement warehouse, worked my way through lumber, flooring and paint to a veritable playground of refrigerators, dishwashers and ranges…
Trainer Toolbox for November 2020
- Final Rule on Cranes and Derricks Used in Railroad Roadway Work
- OSHA and the Food and Drug Administration Checklist
- OSHA Signs Alliance with the North American Meat Institute
Focus On: Winter Weather Safety
Winter weather is fast approaching and although North Carolina winters are often mild, you don’t want to be caught unprepared when freezing temperatures hit. According to U.S. climate data, the average low temperature of a North Carolina winter is 30 degrees…
Upcoming Courses
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OSHA #7115 Lockout/Tagout 8-Hour HAZWOPER for Environmental Professionals OSHA #7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management OSHA #7505 Introduction to Incident Investigation OSHA #7105 Evacuation and Emergency Planning |
OSHA #7205 Health Hazard Awareness OSHA #7210 Pandemic Illness and Workplace Preparedness OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers OSHA #502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers |
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SafetyGuardian September 2020
September 2020 | Issue 28
A resource for continuous improvement in safety and health from the Southeastern OTI Education Center. Stay up-to-date with health and safety, OSHA, HazMat and HAZWOPER news, courses and events.
Take Note
A Letter from the Director
The campus reactivation and return to school was very different this fall, and we are continuing to learn and shift work and family activities to ensure our safety and wellbeing. The return of cooler nights and the coming fall foliage helps to bring a bit of comfort in an otherwise changing environment. As you prepare for the coming season, keep the following updates in mind:
- For the remainder of the calendar year, most of our open enrollment courses have shifted to a virtual instructor led training (VILT) environment. Check out our schedule and join us, as our instructors and participants are very pleased with this alternative form of instruction!
- The National Fall Prevention Stand Down is scheduled for September 14–18, 2020. This is a dedicated time to stop work and discuss methods to prevent a fall and an injury or fatality. Numerous resources are available on OSHA’s website.
- If you work for a NC manufacturer, you may qualify for funded services, including safety assessments, to improve your competitiveness as the market adapts to the COVID-19 disruption. Take our survey to determine your eligibility.
Wishing you comfort and safety this fall season,
Latest News
IES Delivers Customized Training Course to Support Global Safety Program
Members of NC State’s IES Environmental, Health and Safety team developed a customized, OSHA 30 Hour General Industry trainer course for VF Corporation, home to some of the world’s most iconic brands. This effort established consistent, baseline knowledge that could be transferred to VF colleagues and partners across the globe. As part of their work, IES developed a tailored training agenda and outline of safety topics; trainer lesson plans that included slides and training activities for each topic; an instructor guide and a participant manual. Read the success story »
MESHage: Daisy—Our Pandemic Puppy
It seemed like a great idea. Everyone would be home to help, so we got a COVID puppy. She’s the perfect little mutt—based on what we were told, her bloodlines officially include poodle, golden retriever, cocker spaniel and “there ain’t no tellin’ what else might be in there.” Nonetheless, we were smitten and brought eight pounds of pure joy…
Trainer Toolbox for September 2020
- Final Beryllium Standard for General Industry
- Protect Workers from Heat Exposure
- Meat Packing Worker Safety
- COVID-19 Safety Facts
- Delayed Fall Protection Stand-down
- Virtual Training Best Practices
Focus On: The Evolution of Workplace Safety
To many people, Labor Day is a day to mark the “unofficial end of summer” with trips to the beach, cookouts or discount shopping. The real meaning of Labor Day, however, is to recognize the social and economic achievements of American workers. It also marks the beginning of the fight for serious workplace reform, including workplace health and safety…
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OSHA #2015 Hazardous Materials OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar OSHA #7215 Silica in Construction, Maritime, and General Industries DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Training |
DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Refresher Hazardous Waste Management for Generators OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers |
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