April 4, 2016- Emergency Action Plans

The purpose of an EAP is to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies. Well developed emergency plans and proper employee training (such that employees understand their roles and responsibilities within the plan) will result in fewer and less severe employee injuries and less structural damage to the facility during emergencies.

May 9, 2016- Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

May 30, 2016- Treating Safety as a Value; not a Priority

The nature of accidents is that they can happen anywhere at any time. The key ingredient of the safety equation is you. You have to use the tools you are given and apply your own caution and common sense to what happens around you. By using safety sense, you can eliminate the overwhelming majority of worksite injuries. Be alert to the hazards you face each day and learn what you can do to protect yourself against accidental injury and disability.

June 20, 2016- Heat Stress in the Workplace

High temperatures and humidity stress the body’s ability to cool itself, and heat illness becomes a special concern during hot weather. There are three major forms of heat illnesses: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, with heat stroke being a life threatening condition. Training will also cover signs of Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Strokes.