November 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.
Safety Guardian Trivia
‘Tis the season for cooking, caroling, candles and catastrophes! Yes, pulling out those decorations can result in holiday hazards. In fact, during this season there is an average of 160 decorating-related injuries each day with almost half of the incidents involving ___________.
- Grandma
- Falls
- Electrical shock
- Children under the age of 4
Answer
B. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, on average, there are about 160 decorating-related injuries each day during the holiday season, with almost half of the incidents involving falls. In the 2019 holiday season, about 14,800 people were treated in emergency rooms due to holiday decorating-related injuries.
Timeout for Safety
Our next Timeout for Safety is Wednesday, November 16 at 2 p.m. This month’s Timeout will feature information on workplace safety during the holidays – several industries face seasonal challenges and office staff do love to decorate! As always, everyone is encouraged to bring questions and ideas to discuss with fellow safety professionals in an informal, but informative session.
Upcoming Sessions:
November 16, 2 p.m.
Join Here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/92348423646?pwd=NlVaS3J1cnl0Rk5RVUdsdWc4UHJydz09
Future Sessions:
Trainer Toolbox
Workers’ Voice Summit
Workers and worker advocates met with OSHA and other agencies in Washington, D.C., to share their stories, discuss workers’ rights and build stronger relationships.
How to Deep Fry Turkey Safely
Deep frying a turkey is one of the more popular ways to cook the Thanksgiving staple but deep fryers are the culprit of many injuries, house fires and even deaths every year. Every year deep-fryer fires are responsible for 5 deaths, 60 injuries, the destruction of 900 homes, and more than $15-million in property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn tips on how to deep fry your turkey safely.
Ladder Safety
Hanging up Christmas lights early? OSHA maintains a Portable Ladder Safety Quick Card to help keep you out of the hospital for the holidays.
Did You Know?
Did you know NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions offers non-safety classes? View the complete list of offerings »
Time to Plan for the New Year!
2023 is right around the corner! Classes are filling up fast. Don’t miss out on the classes 2023 has in store. View 2022-2023 classes »
The Business Impact of Ergonomics Webinar
According to the National Safety Council, the average American spends almost $3,500 per year on healthcare costs due to occupational injuries or illnesses. These include musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive strain injuries and other ailments caused by poor posture at work. Join us on Tuesday, November 15 from 11 a.m.–noon for the Business Impact of Ergonomics webinar. Julia Abate, CPE, the executive director for The Ergonomics Center at NC State University, will speak about how proper ergonomics training can save thousands of workers and businesses every year. Register Today »
Featured Courses
OSHA #7205 Health Hazard Awareness
December 1 | Irmo, SC
This course covers common health hazards that are encountered in the workplace including chemical, biological, physical and ergonomic hazards. Students participate in workshops on evaluation and abatement of workplace health hazards. Upon course completion students will have the ability to understand common health hazards in the workplace and methods for controlling and abating these hazards.
8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher for Environmental Professionals (Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Site Workers and Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility Employees)
December 6 | Raleigh, NC
Refresh your knowledge with this hands-on workshop. Unlike traditional HAZWOPER workshops, this workshop focuses on recognizing and avoiding common site hazards by using appropriate preparatory techniques, on-site work practices and air monitoring instrumentation.
OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar
January 10 | Virtual
This course is designed to assist employers in identifying and fulfilling their responsibilities for posting certain records, maintaining records of illnesses and injuries and reporting specific cases to OSHA.
Upcoming Courses
OSHA #7215 Silica in Construction, Maritime, and General Industries
December 2 | Irmo, SC
OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
December 7-9 | Greensboro, NC
OSHA #7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management
December 19 | Irmo, SC
OSHA #7505 Introduction to Incident Investigation
December 20 | Irmo, SC
OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
January 11-13 | Virtual
OSHA #502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
January 18-20 | Virtual
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