September 16, 2004

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This week:
  • September-December Training Schedule (Take Some Time For You!)
  • Training Resources for National Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9
 Take Some Time For You!
Don't let the kids have all the fun. There are plenty of opportunities for everyone to get back in the classroom. We've highlighted a FEW of our September-December programs here. For a complete listing, visit our Web site at http://www.mnsafetycouncil.org/courses/ or call Carol Wicks at 651-228-7319/800-444-9150 for more information.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE TRAINING
  • October 5-6: Transporting Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods Two-day program. Assists in complying with regulations for initial and recurrent training for all persons involved in handling, documenting or transporting hazardous materials (U.S. Department of Transportation, International Air Transport Association and International Civil Aviation Organization). Register online or contact Lisa Kons at the Minnesota Safety Council, 800-444-9150/651-228-7330; e-mail: kons@mnsafetycouncil.org.
  • October 5-7: Emergency Response Initial Training (24 hour) - HAZWOPER
  • October 8: Preparing for a DOT Safety Audit Does your business have commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds, transport hazardous material, or operate vehicles designed to carry 16 people? If so, you are required to comply with many rules and regulations, and are subject to an audit by the Department of Transportation. This program will help you prepare for a DOT safety audit and will include information for driver qualification files, drug and alcohol testing, vehicle maintenance inspections, record keeping, and much more. Register online or contact Lisa Kons at the Minnesota Safety Council, 800-444-9150/651-228-7330; e-mail: kons@mnsafetycouncil.org.
  • 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 This 10-hour course covers specific OSHA standards and other OSHA compliance regulations. OSHA Training Institute will issue course completion cards to each student.
  • 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!
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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • December 1-2: Safety Management for Supervisors
NEW This Fall! 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. EMERGENCY CARE TRAINING AROUND MINNESOTA: UPCOMING SAFETY & HEALTH NETWORK CLASSES

Minnesota OSHA Update
  • October 5, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., (registration at 1:00 p.m.); Kitchigami Regional Library, 509 America Ave NW, Bemidji; cost: $35 per person.
  • October 6, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., (registration at 9:30 a.m.); Detroit Lakes Public Library, 1000 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes; cost: $35 per person.
  • October 14, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., (registration at 12:30 p.m.); Blue Earth County Library, 100 East Main Street, Mankato; cost: $35 per person.
  • October 20, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (registration at 9:30 a.m.); Rochester, Location TBA, Cost: $35 per person. This two-hour session will cover changes to standards and procedures within MN OSHA for the past year, as well as an update on MN OSHA's strategic plan. The inspection process will also be discussed. In addition, participants will have a chance to ask questions of MN OSHA personnel. Presenter: Gary Robertson, Training Officer, Minnesota OSHA. Pre-register with: Angie Kupczak, Minnesota Safety Council: 800-444-9150, extension 302, or email: kupczak@mnsafetycouncil.org.
  • November 9-10: 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health Training, Kitchigami Regional Library, Bemidji, MN For more information contact Angie Kupczak (see above).

    See http://www.mnsafetycouncil.org/courses for details on all September - December courses and to register. Many of our courses can be customized and brought on-site to your company—contact Gina Hoffman at 651-228-7305/800-444-9150, or e-mail her at: hoffman@mnsafetycouncil.org.

    Training Resources for National Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9
    Do your employees recognize fire hazards? Do they know what do to in case of a fire? We have a number of training resources that can help. Our Blueprints for Safety Fire Extinguisher Training Program is on sale now through October 9th for only $249 - that's $200 off the regular retail price! This kit comes with information on how to comply with the OSHA standard, a 12-minute training video, employee handbooks, and a wide variety of additional instructor tools. For more information or to order, see http://www.mnsafetycouncil.org/products/product.cfm?PID=103.

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