| August 19, 2004
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Don't let the kids have all the fun. There's plenty of opportunities for everyone to get back in the classroom. We've highlighted a FEW of our August-December programs here. For a complete listing of our August-December courses visit our website at http://www.mnsafetycouncil.org/courses/ or call Carol Wicks at 651-228-7319 or 800-444-9150 for more information. August-December Training Regulatory Compliance Training August 25, October 13 & December 2: Fork Truck Instructor Development Training August 26 & November 10: OSHA Recordkeeping (Log 300 and 301 Training) September 1 & November 22: AWAIR September 2, November 11 & December 20: Lockout/Tagout Workshop September 8: Respiratory Protection Program Development Seminar September 10, November 5 & December 16: Safety Committees September 13-15: Audiometric Technician Training This hands-on, interactive 2 l/2 day program trains and certifies audiometrists and technicians. This course will assist you in complying with OSHA Standard 1910.95. September 14: Audiometric Technician Training Refresher This refresher course is for those previously certified. September 28: Emergency Response Initial Training (8-Hour) September 29: Confined Space Entry September 29: Emergency Response Incident Command September 30: Emergency Response Refresher September 30: Accident/Incident Investigation and Job Hazard Analysis October 5-7: Emergency Response Initial Training (24 hour) - HAZWOPER October 8: Machine Guarding Basics This full-day class will introduce students to the principles of how to protect employees from machinery hazards and the requirements of OSHA regulations, subpart O. October 11: Fire Protection Compliance Training October 13-14: 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Training October 14-15: Electrical Safe Work Practices Training This two-day course meets requirements of OSHA, NFPA, 70E and the National Electric Code. It is taught by Art Hawes, the individual who developed the original 5 day 309A Electrical Standards course for the OSHA Training Institute. Art is known as the guru of electrical safety. He's the Man! Come learn from the best! October 26: Right-to-Know Workshop Supervisor Training September 28: 2004 Northern Area Safety & Health Network (NOSD) Conference, Duluth, Spirit Mountain. Our annual one-day conference sponsored by the Minnesota Safety Council's Northern Area Safety & Health Network, includes 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! October 1: MNSTAR Bootcamp October 7: Workers' Compensation-Controlling Costs How can business control rising premiums and claim costs? Learn practical strategies PLUS hear a success story from a small manufacturing company. October 18-21: Safety Training Methods This four-day course covers adult teaching techniques, training course development, effective use of teaching aids, basics of speaking and more! Part of the Advanced Safety Certificate Series. Ergonomics Training Managing Ergonomics in the Workplace 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. August 24, St. Cloud; August 26, Mankato; August 31, Marshall; September 9, St. Paul; September 28, Duluth, (Spirit Mountain). October 4: Ergonomics—Evaluate Your Office Workstation This half-day session covers practical, effective and inexpensive ergonomic strategies to address musculoskeletal injury prevention for office workers in the workplace. October 25: Ergonomics—Evaluate Your Industrial Workstation Learn how employee technique, workplace design and tool design affect the physiology and musculoskeletal system of workers. Develop effective and inexpensive solutions to control musculoskeletal injuries in the industrial setting. Certificate Training Opportunities Basic Safety Certificate Series: For anyone with full- or part-time safety and health responsibilities, these courses will cover all the basics of running an effective workplace safety and health program. Completion of all three courses results in the Minnesota Safety Council and Minnesota OSHA Basic Workplace Safety Certificate. Courses may be taken individually. August 31: Introduction to Occupational Safety September 1: Introduction to Occupational Health September 2: Introduction to Loss Control 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. See http://www.mnsafetycouncil.org/courses for details on all August - December courses and to register. Many of our courses can be customized and brought on-site to your company. Call for details! Bonus! Many of the above programs can be customized and conducted at your site. Let us know your on-site training needs and we will work with you to secure an agreeable, budget-based strategy to accomplish your goals. Contact Gina Hoffman at 651-228-7305/800-444-9150, or e-mail her at: hoffman@mnsafetycouncil.org. Defensive Driving for the Professional Truck Driver is NOW online! We now offer the same quality content offered in the 8-hour Professional Truck Driver Course—online. Professional Truck Driver Online uses state-of-the art animation, narration, and interactive screens to teach professional truck drivers defensive driving techniques that help them avoid collision and violations. To get registered or for more information on the program, contact Lisa Kons at 800-444-9150 ext. 330, 651-228-7330 or kons@mnsafetycouncil.org. Catch a Course AND Buy a Product Our new online products catalog got its first sale within 12 hours of going live! Yup—a member checking out some products and seminars in the middle of the night got his questions answered and put in his order without having to wait for a callback during regular business hours. The business of safety goes on 24-7, but our staff has to sleep once in a while! Check out our new online products catalog with 250 of our most popular safety products. Search by topic or product, find what you want, order and pay in one easy transaction (PLUS sign up for related courses at the same time!) It's at http://www.mnsafetycouncil.org/products. Please note: E-solutions is a free bulletin from the Minnesota Safety Council. Are you receiving it from a friend or co-worker? Would you like your own FREE subscription? To SUBSCRIBE, send a return message by clicking on "reply" with "subscribe" entered into the subject field. To UNSUBSCRIBE, send a return message by clicking on "reply" with "unsubscribe" entered into the subject field. Editor: Ann Kulenkamp Copyright Minnesota Safety Council 2004 |
