December 18, 2003
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Warmest wishes from the staff of the Minnesota Safety Council for a safe and peaceful holiday season!
Our office will close at 10:30 today, Thursday, December 18, for our staff holiday party. We will also be
closed December 24, 25 and 26, and January 1 and 2.
This week:
- Leap into 2004 with training opportunities from Gina
- Comprehensive forklift training and training materials from Russ
- The latest info you need about transporting hazardous materials, from Lisa
- Complete course schedule for January - mid-March, 2004
Leap into 2004: Upcoming Training Opportunities!
- Fundamentals of
Industrial Hygiene, January 5-9, 2004 or June 21-25, 2004. For safety, health and/or
environmental professionals or managers with industrial hygiene responsibilities but limited training or
experience. Part of the Advanced Safety Certificate.
- Math Review
Course for Certification Exams, February 8, or May 17, 2004. Designed to review basic
math skills prior to sitting for a certification examination.
- Associate Safety Professional (CORE) Review Course, February 9-11, 2004. By popular demand,
created to help you prepare for the ASP CORE exam.
- Electrical
Safe Work Practices Training, February 10-11, or June 8-9, 2004. OSHA requires training on
electrical safe work practices. This two-day course meets all OSHA requirements and is taught by
electrical safety guru, Art Hawes!
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Comprehensive Practice and Specialty Examination Review
Course, February 12-14, 2004. Prepares you for the Comprehensive Practice and Specialty examinations
leading to certification as a CSP. Taught by nationally recognized instructor, Louisiana native Dave
Langlois.
- Introduction to
Occupational Safety, February 17, or June 28, 2004. For those newly responsible for
company injury and illness prevention programs, supervisors, or safety committee members. Part of the
Minnesota Safety Council/Minnesota OSHA Basic Workplace Safety Certificate.
- Introduction
to Occupational Health, February 18, or June 29, 2004. If you have part- or full-time safety
and health responsibilities, this course is for you! Part of the Minnesota Safety Council and Minnesota
OSHA Basic Workplace Safety Certificate.
- Introduction to
Loss Control, February 19, or June 30, 2004. Most losses are predictable and preventable.
Part of the Minnesota Safety Council/Minnesota OSHA Basic Workplace Certficate.
- Principles of Occupational Safety and Health, February 23-26, 2004. Learn or refresh your knowledge
about the essential concepts of occupational safety and health management; how to implement
fundamental techniques, identify resources, develop a complete safety program, and conduct a new
employee orientation.
See details on all classes and register online at http://www.mnsafetycouncil.org/courses,
or contact Carol
Wicks at 651-228-7319/800-444-9150; e-mail: carol@mnsafetycouncil.org.
Coaching the Lift Truck Operator Train-the-Trainer Seminar, January 12th
If you're responsible for training forklift
operators, then this seminar is a must-see. Covers all aspects of
operator training, including OSHA and NIOSH requirements, picking and moving a load, vehicle
inspections, pedestrian safety and more. Learn the "coaching" method of training—you'll become a
more effective instructor. Attendees will receive an instructor kit with 2 videos,
overhead transparencies
and instructor's guide. Additional attendees from the same company each receive the instructor's guide.
Cost: $399 for the first attendee and only $99 for each additional person. Great value for a full day of
training and instructor package! Call Russ to register at 651-228-7326/800-444-9150 or email him at
budin@mnsafetycouncil.org.
Transporting Hazardous Materials, February 3-4
Sign up today! Gain general awareness and
function-specific information to meet initial and recurrent regulations for U.S. Department of
Transportation, International Air Transport Association, and International Civil Aviation.
For more information contact Lisa Kons at 651-228-7330/800-444-9150, or e-mail her at
kons@mnsafetycouncil.org.
Training Calendar
January
February
March
See http://www.mnsafetycouncil.org/courses
for details of all January - June, 2004 courses and to register (or
contact Carol Wicks at 651/228-7319/800-444-9150; e-mail: carol@mnsafetycouncil.org.)
Ask us about
customizing any of our courses for on-site training or for help with policy writing, inspections, and
ergonomic workstation evaluations.
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