| July 22, 2004
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This week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a final rule requiring training for entry-level drivers who are subject to the commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements. Drivers who are required to hold a CDL and have less than one year's experience in operating commercial motor vehicles (CMV's ) in interstate commerce are subject to the training requirements. This NEW training program will satisfy the requirements. Entry Level CMV Operator Training will be offered on August 27, September 14, and October 12, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. To register or for more information, contact Lisa Kons at 651-228-7330/800-444-9150 or kons@mnsafetycouncil.org. It's Here! It's Sizzling! Hot off the presses, the NEW July-December Continuing Education Schedule is arriving daily in members' mailboxes. Haven't received your copy? Call Carol at 651-228-7319/800-444-9150, or e-mail her at carol@mnsafetycouncil.org. Regulatory Compliance Training July 27 & September 30, Accident/Incident Investigation and Job Hazard Analysis July 28-29, 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Training August 25, Fork Truck Instructor Development Training August 26, OSHA Recordkeeping (Log 300 and 301 Training) September 1, AWAIR September 2, Lockout/Tagout Workshop September 8, Respiratory Protection Program Development Seminar September 10, Safety Committees September 13-15, Audiometric Technician Training, Hands-on September 14, Audiometric Technician Refresher September 28, Emergency Response Initial Training (8-Hour) September 29, Confined Space Entry September 29, Emergency Response Incident Command September 30, Emergency Response Refresher Supervisor Training Safety Management for Supervisors, August 10-11 Helps supervisors become effective safety leaders. Topics include: OSHA compliance, safety inspections, safety management, communications and training principles and how to influence employee behavior. Supervisor Safety Certificate awarded on completion. Basic Safety Certificate Series: A designation from the Minnesota Safety Council and Minnesota OSHA for those seeking the basics of administering an effective workplace safety and health program. Introduction to Occupational Safety, August 31 Introduction to Occupational Health, September 1 Introduction to Loss Control, September 2 OSHA 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry (30 contact hours), September 14-17 (Fargo); October 26-29 (St. Paul) Presents detailed information on OSHA standards. Includes an introduction to OSHA's General Industry Standards and an overview of the more frequently referenced standards. Allows you to conduct both a 10- and 30-hour voluntary compliance course and issue course completion cards to participants. Principles of Occupational Safety and Health, September 20-23 Do you have full or part time employee safety and health responsibilities within your organization? If so, this extensive four-day course is for you! Part of the Advanced Safety Certificate Series. 2004 Northern Area Safety & Health Network (NOSD) Conference, September 28, Duluth Spirit Mountain. Our annual one-day conference sponsored by the Minnesota Safety Council's Northern Area Safety & Health Network, with updated sessions on OSHA, ergonomics, mobile lifts, chain saw safety, drug and alcohol recognition, bio-terrorism/homeland security, employee involvement in your safety committee and more! Ergonomics Training Managing Ergonomics in the Workplace August 17, Bemidji; August 18, Detroit Lakes; August 24, St. Cloud; August 25, Rochester; August 26, Mankato; August 31, Marshall; September 9, St. Paul; September 28, Duluth, (Spirit Mountain). Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Safety Council and the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Learn the recent history of ergonomics safety laws; understand the impact of high-cost injuries on the state workers' compensation system and economy; and provide steps, strategies and actions for the prevention, control, elimination and costs associated with injuries. See http://www.mnsafetycouncil.org/courses for details on all July - December courses and to register. Many of our courses can be customized and brought on-site to your company. Call for details! 5-MINUTE SAFETY TALKS Safety talks are a great way to deliver initial or refresher training at the start of the day, over lunch, or between shifts. Our Safety Talks Customizer and 5-Minute Workplace Safety Talks Manual provide you with ready-to-use safety talks at your fingertips. Each talk contains an instructor's page and an employee handout. Member priced under $199 for over 350 safety talks! Call Russ to order at 651-228-7326/800-444-9150, or email him at budin@mnsafetycouncil.org. Employee handout sheets also available in Spanish.  Safer Since 1928 |
