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For many people, their workday either starts in the afternoon and ends late at night, or begins around midnight and ends in the early morning. This quick course covers awareness for shiftwork workers because safety is just as critical as it is with the day crew, but the conditions and hazards may be different. -
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule to curb lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in America's workers by limiting their exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The rule is comprised of two standards, one for Construction and one for General Industry and Maritime. This lesson is designed to improve the safety of workers in environments where silica exposure hazards exist by increasing employee awareness of this hazard and by demonstrating how the hazard can be recognized and addressed in the workplace. -
This lesson is designed as an intro/refresher to our Silica Hazards course in order to improve the safety of workers in environments where silica exposure hazards exist by increasing employee awareness of this hazard and by demonstrating how the hazard can be recognized and addressed in the workplace. -
Skid-steers can be dangerous due to their short wheelbase and quick turning ability, as well as having a center of gravity that can easily become off balance causing them to tip. The view entirely around the machine can easily be limited. This requires operators to take special note of objects or people that may not always be in the line of sight when operating. We often take for granted that people understand these considerations, but what is obvious to some, may not be so to others and often overlooked. This four-part series will cover the basics of skid steer safety including start-up and shut-down, other hazards and communication. -
Slips, trips & falls are the 2nd leading cause of workplace deaths. They are also the leading cause of workplace accidents with over 200,000 reported every year. This course will cover what safety laws say about slips, trips & falls, what hazards to look out for and how you can avoid slips, trips and falls when you work. (French Version) -
Developed for managers and supervisors, this course will help you understand and explain the differences between slips, trips and falls, identify and assess the hazards that cause each one and select appropriate controls to manage those hazards, including engineering controls, administrative and work controls and fall protection and other personal protective equipment (or PPE). -
Safety isn’t just important in high-risk fields like construction or manufacturing. Office safety can have a profound impact on employee health and well-being, just like in any other industry. A safe office environment benefits everyone, creating a positive and productive workplace for all. (French Version) -
Recent statistics from the Congressional Accountability Office of Compliance indicate that employee falls are private industry’s third leading cause of workplace fatalities. Around 600 workers die from a fatal slip, trip, or fall, each year. This overview of slips, trips, and falls helps reinforce good behaviors for workers on how and where to avoid areas where these hazards can reside. -
It’s important to be aware of the possible dangers of using prescription drugs and over-the-counter remedies prior to or during work shifts. Be sure to follow all directions and precautions carefully. Talk to your supervisor if you have doubts about your ability to work safely when you are taking a medication.


