February 2022

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

Our next Timeout for Safety is Wednesday, February 16 at 2 p.m.! You will get insight and updates on OSHA’s requirement for Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Data.  Additionally, everyone is encouraged to bring questions and ideas to discuss with fellow safety professionals in an informal, but informative session.  Save the Zoom link below and join the session on the scheduled date and time.

Note: Staff assignments are subject to change

Upcoming Sessions: 

February 16 at 2 p.m.

Join Here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95245473670?pwd=VHVHdzc5THlwd2tMcHpxV1U4L0ROdz09 

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Future Sessions:

• March 16 at 2 p.m. 
• April 20 at 2 p.m.
• May 18 at 2 p.m.
• June 15 at 2 p.m. 

Trainer Toolbox

Resources that fit nicely into the required “Introduction to OSHA” module:

• A NEW 7 ½ minute video celebrating OSHA’s First Fifty Years 
• Information related to Worker Rights

OSHA Electronic 300A Form Deadline March 2

Employers must electronically submit 2021 injury and illness data from OSHA Form 300A by March 2 if they have:

• 250 or more employees and are currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records; or
• 20-249 employees classified in specific industries with historically high rates of occupational injuries and illnesses.

Visit OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application webpage for more information and to submit data online.

Featured Courses

OSHA #2225 Respiratory Protection
March 1-4, 2022 | Raleigh, NC

This course covers the requirements for the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of a respiratory protection program. Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify and describe the elements of a respiratory protection program, the proper selection, use, and inspection of respiratory protection, protection factors, and evaluate compliance with OSHA Standards.

Upcoming Courses

OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
February 15-17, 2022 | Virtual

OSHA #7205 Health Hazard Awareness
February 16, 2022 | Virtual

OSHA #7505 Introduction to Incident Investigation
February 17, 2022 | Virtual

OSHA #2225 Respiratory Protection
March 1-4, 2022 | Raleigh, NC 

DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Training
March 1-2, 2022 | Raleigh, NC 

DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Refresher
March 2, 2022 | Raleigh, NC

Hazardous Waste Management for Generators
March 3, 2022 | Raleigh, NC

OSHA #500 Trainer Course for Construction
March 8-11, 2022 | Charlotte, NC

OSHA #501 Trainer Course for General Industry
March 8-11, 2022 | Raleigh, NC

OSHA #7405 Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry
March 15, 2022 | Raleigh NC

OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
March 16-18, 2022 | Raleigh, NC

Fall Zoom Practice Sessions

Need some Zoom practice? Come check equipment, learn some features of Zoom, ask questions about upcoming courses and more in our upcoming Zoom Practice Sessions. Join the sessions via the links below:

• Virtual Practice Session, February 23, 2022 11 a.m.-noon