AWAIR (A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction Program) Workshop

On January 1, 1991, Minnesota adopted an amendment to Minnesota OSHA Statutes that requires most employers to develop and use a formal workplace accident and injury reduction program that promotes safe and healthful working conditions. This half-day workshop will assist you in writing your program based on the five sections required by MNOSHA. These include: safety responsibilities of managers and supervisors, hazard identification, communication of safety programs, accident investigation, and enforcement methods. Come prepared to write or update your program!

The second half of this session will provide updates on the risks that come from bloodborne pathogen exposure in the workplace and getting you up to speed on the infectious disease portion of the OSHA and MNOSHA regulations. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 requires employers to safeguard employees who have a reasonably anticipated occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Length: Half day

Continuing Education Units: .35 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Location: This course will be held at the Minnesota Safety Council Resource Center located at 474 Concordia Avenue in St. Paul. Take the Dale Street exit from I-94. Proceed east on south frontage road (Concordia Avenue) past the American Lung Association. Turn right into our lower level parking lot.

Lodging: Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, 175 West 7th Street in St. Paul. Reservations can be made directly by calling 651.225.1515 or booking online, single or double occupancy. Please make reservations directly with the hotel and be sure to identify yourself as a participant in a Minnesota Safety Council training course to receive the preferred rate.

Cancellation Policy: Pre-registration and payment are required. Hopefully you won't need to cancel, but if you do, please do so at least three business days prior to the course for a full refund. No refunds will be made after three business days prior to the course. This policy will be enforced, so please plan ahead if you need to cancel your attendance.

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