September 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 our next Timeout for Safety on Wednesday, October 13 at 2 p.m. or Friday, October 15 at 9 a.m.! Come prepared to share questions and ideas 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
Wed, October 13 at 2 p.m.
Join Here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/98702290349?pwd=REMvbjZ2NTVPc2xySDJmVy9mYllTQT09
Fri, October 15 at 9 a.m.
Join Here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/96038036711?pwd=OW9PZU51L0RQYlFQSHY3Nzlsa2Fjdz09
Future Sessions
Trainer Toolbox
Flood Response and Recovery
As hurricanes and serious storms become more frequent so will flooding, are you prepared? OSHA maintains a Flood Response and Recovery webpage resources regarding precautions you need to take before a flood and how you should respond after a flood to ensure safety and minimize hazards.
OSH Presentations
In an effort to help North Carolina organizations train their employers and employees, the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division is providing presentations detailing ways to prevent and respond to the latest safety and health hazards.
Ventilation Strategies to Reduce the Risk of COVID-19
The National Occupational Research Agenda Manufacturing Sector Council’s COVID-19 workgroup has developed an online document that can assist manufacturers in ventilation practices. The document is a collection of data, implementation strategies and testimonials on the use of outdoor air, existing industrial ventilation, and HVAC systems to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in manufacturing facilities. Access the document here.
Seeking Information: OSHA Updating Mechanical Power Presses Standard
OSHA is updating the Mechanical Power Presses Standard. If you have information regarding how closely the standard should follow the current ANSI standard, the types of presses that should be covered, the use and certification of equipment, presence-sensing device initiation systems, and requirements for press modifications, training, and injury reporting, please submit all comments to the Federal eRulemaking Portal by October 26, 2021.
Featured Courses
8-Hour Hands-On HAZWOPER Refresher
October 28 | Raleigh, NC
This course meets the annual refresher requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120 by presenting realistic hazmat issues for group discussion and opportunities to plan and respond to mock hazmat spill/release scenarios. Participants will employ critical thinking and demonstrate practical skills for hazmat situation response
24-Hour HAZWOPER for Hazardous Waste Site Workers
October 25-27 | Raleigh, NC
This course meets the training requirements of OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard—29 CFR 1910.120 paragraphs (b) through (o). If your job requires you to enter hazardous waste sites, then you need to be prepared to protect yourself. This course will increase your understanding of health and safety plans, protective equipment, and many other aspects of working around hazardous waste.
Upcoming Courses
OSHA #511 Standards for General Industry
October 12-15 | Irmo, SC
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training
October 13-14 | Virtual
DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Refresher
October 20 | Raleigh, NC
Hazardous Waste Management for Generators
October 21 | Raleigh, NC
40-Hour HAZWOPER for Hazardous Waste Site Workers
October 25-29 | Raleigh, NC
OSHA #501 Trainer Course for General Industry
November 2-5 | Irmo, SC
OSHA #7215 Silica in Construction, Maritime, and General Industries
November 9 | Raleigh, NC
OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
November 10-12 | Virtual
OSHA #511 Standards for General Industry
November 16-19 | 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, September 29, 2021, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Virtual Practice Session, October 20, 2021, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Virtual Practice Session, November 17, 2021, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Virtual Practice Session, December 20, 2021, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
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