October 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.

SafetyGuardian Trivia

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and, as Safety Professionals, we are well aware of the negative impacts substance use can have in the workplace. Based on information from the CDC’s website, between 2019 and 2020 North Carolina experienced a ______ % increase in the number of reported drug overdose deaths.

1. 19%
2. 29%
3. 39%
4. 49%

Timeout for Safety

Our next Timeout for Safety is Wednesday, October 19 at 2 p.m. This month’s Timeout will feature information on workplace drug use. As always, 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.

Upcoming Sessions:

October 19, 2 p.m.

Join Here: ncsu.zoom.us/j/92348423646?pwd=NlVaS3J1cnl0Rk5RVUdsdWc4UHJydz09

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Future Sessions:

• November 16 at 2 p.m.

• December 14 at 2 p.m.

Trainer Toolbox

October Manufacturing Month 

October is National Manufacturing Month. OSHA maintains industry-specific manufacturing resources to help with compliance assistance. 

North Carolina Violation Fines Change 

The General Assembly passed a provision that dramatically raises the penalties issued by the Commissioner of Labor for alleged violations of the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Act (the Act), to match the range of penalty levels used by federal OSHA. More information can be found »

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 »

Featured Courses

OSHA #500 Trainer Course for Construction
November 15-18 | Irmo, SC

Successful completion of this course results in participants becoming OSHA-authorized trainers in OSHA’s Outreach Training Program for the Construction Industry. Authorized trainers can conduct both 10-hour and 30-hour construction industry classes that provide training to workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces along with information regarding workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a workplace safety complaint. OSHA-authorized trainers are able to issue 10 and 30-hour course completion cards to participants.

8-Hour HAZWOPER for Environmental Professionals
December 6 | Raleigh, NC

Environmental professionals need to be familiar with compliance guidelines for hazardous waste site cleanup and corrective action operations as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120. Refresh your knowledge with this hands-on workshop. Unlike traditional HAZWOPER workshops, this workshop focuses on recognizing and avoiding common physical and chemical industrial hazards by using appropriate preparatory techniques, on-site work practices and air monitoring instrumentation.

Upcoming Courses

OSHA #510 Standards for the Construction Industry
November 1-4 | Irmo, SC

OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
November 9-11 | Charlotte, NC

OSHA #7205 Health Hazard Awareness
December 1 | Irmo, SC

OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
December 7-9 | Greensboro, NC

OSHA #502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
December 14-16 | Irmo, SC

OSHA #7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management
December 19 | Irmo, SC

OSHA #7505 Introduction to Incident Investigation
December 20 | Irmo, SC

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.

For a list of upcoming sessions visit ies.ncsu.edu/courses/zoom-practice-sessions