Training Schedule, November - December 2003
October 23, 2003

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Beginning with this issue of E-solutions, we will devote one issue each month to providing a schedule of upcoming training. We hope this will be helpful as you review and plan for your training needs.

Effective Safety Committees, November 24, 2003, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Will give you ideas on how to form a safety committee, as well as how to set and meet goals. Learn how to get people involved and motivated.
Tuition: Member $195/165; $245 Nonmember

Fork Truck Instructor Development Training, December 15, 2003, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Meets OSHA's General Industry Standard 1910.178 (1) requirements.
Tuition: $195/165 Members; $245 Nonmember

10-Hour Construction Safety Course, December 1–2, 2003, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (day 1) 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (day 2)
This 10-hour course from the OSHA Training Institute is designed for private sector personnel who are interested in developing safety and health programs in the construction industry. OSHA Training Institute will issue course completion cards to each student.
Tuition: Member $375; $415 Nonmember

Audiometric Technician Training/Refresher, Hands-on, December 3–5, 2003 Full Course December 4, 2003 Refresher Course, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (first two days) 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (last day)
This 2½ day program trains and certifies audiometrists and technicians. The refresher course is for those previously certified.
Tuition: Member $455 full course; $475 Nonmember
Tuition: Member $215 refresher course; $265 Nonmember

Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene, January 5–9, 2004, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (first four days) 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (last day)
This course is for you if you are a safety, health and/or environmental professional or manager with industrial hygiene responsibilities but limited training or experience in this area. Part of the Advanced Safety Certificate.
Tuition: $1275 Member; $1400 Nonmember

Introduction to Occupational Safety, November 18, 2003, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of safety management, hazard identification, ergonomics, accident records and emergency preparedness. Part of the Basic Workplace Safety Certificate.
Tuition: $195/165 Member; $245 Nonmember

Introduction to Occupational Health, November 19, 2003, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Review basic occupational health and industrial hygiene principles and become familiar with the concepts of health hazard recognition. Part of the Basic Workplace Safety Certificate.
Tuition: $195/165 Member; $245 Nonmember

Introduction to Loss Control, November 20, 2003, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Review loss control topics and learn the fundamentals of recognizing, evaluation and controlling those situations that initiate unintentional and unplanned losses. Part of the Basic Workplace Safety Certificate.
Tuition: $195/165 Member; $245 Nonmember

Safety Management Techniques, November 18, 25, December 2, 16, 2003 (four Tuesdays) December 8–11, 2003, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This course is for you if you have a good background in accident prevention and you want to improve your management skills. Part of the Advanced Safety Certificate.
Tuition: $1275 Member; $1400 Nonmember

Safety Management for Supervisors, December 11–12, 2003, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Learn hazard types, analysis and control, safety inspections, accident response and investigation and OSHA compliance. Also covers how to apply safety management and how to influence employee behavior. You will receive the Supervisor Safety Certificate upon completion.
Tuition: $375/355 Member; $415 Nonmember

Safety Training Methods, November 3–6, 2003, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Covers adult teaching techniques, training course development, effective use of teaching aids, basics of speaking and more. Part of the Advanced Safety Certificate.
Tuition: $1275 Member; $1400 Nonmember

Transporting Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods, November 4-5, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
There's still time to register. Will assist you in complying with 49 CFR 172.704. For more information contact Lisa Kons at 651-228-7330/800-444-9150, or kons@mnsafetycouncil.org
Tuition: $495 Members; $555 Nonmembers

ADDITIONAL COURSES:

4-Hour Instructor Development Defensive Driving Course; January 22-23, 2004
8-Hour Instructor Development Defensive Driving Course, January14-16, 2004
8-Hour Refresher Training for Workers at Hazardous Waste Sites; December 17, 2003
10 Hour Construction Safety Course; January 27, 2004
Accident Investigation and Job Hazard Analysis; December 22, 2003
Asbestos Awareness for Custodians; November 20, 2003
Asbestos Refresher; November 20, 2003
AWAIR; November 11, 2003
Conducting Effective Workplace Safety Inspections; December 17, 2003
Drug & Alcohol Recognition Training for Supervisors; January 21, 2004
Employee Handbooks: Why Have One?; December 5, 2003
Fall Protection Competent Person; November 17, 2003
First Aid/CPR Employee Training, Hands-on; January 16, 2004
Fork Truck Instructor Development Training, Advanced; November 13, 2003
Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene; January 5-9, 2004
Lockout/Tagout; December 19, 2003
Methods & Responsibilities for Safely Managing Workplace Crisis; January 27, 2004
OSHA 500 Trainer Course for Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry; January 12-15, 2004
OSHA Recordkeeping Log 300 & 301; January 13, 2004
Personal Protective Equipment; November 24, 2003
Protecting Health Care Workers: A Process Safety Approach; November 21, 2003
Right-to-Know Workshop I; December 3, 2003
Right-to-Know Workshop II; December 15, 2003
Safety Culture Awareness; November 19, 2003
Scaffolding Competent Person; December 12, 2003
Trenching and Excavating Competent Person; December 4, 2003

Find detailed course information (and register online) at www.mnsafetycouncil.org/courses/c-home.cfm or contact Carol Wicks at 651-228-7319/800-444-9150; carol@mnsafetycouncil.org. Ask us about customized on-site training, policy writing, inspections and ergonomic workstation evaluations!

And watch your mail for a new course schedule for January - June 2004, coming in late November!

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