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OSHA Training News Update November 4, 2020

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Safety Inspection Tips for Employers

Workplace safety inspections are an effective method of hazard control and can provide a systematic method for companies to involve supervisors, employees, safety coordinators and/or safety committees in the process of eliminating workplace hazards.  What to include When conducting a safety inspection, it’s important to look at the organization’s entire safety program, including: Processes Equipment Workplace environment Employee training Emergency plans How often? Safety inspections should be conducted at least every six months. Who conducts the safety inspections? The most effective inspections are done by employees familiar with the workplace, task or job. One suggestion is to have a supervisor and an employee from the area work together. Handling inspection findings Follow-up on the findings of safety inspections is critical, including: Developing a correction for each problem Setting a deadline for the corrections Reviewing inspection reports for trends, persistent problems and factors contributing to problems Conducting periodic safety inspections is an excellent way to ensure everyone’s commitment to safe work practices, provide practical training in safety awareness and minimize workplace hazards.  The OSHA Training Institute Education Center is offering OTC 308-Safety Inspection Techniques on November 18-20, 2020, in Dublin, California. Register Here Please note: This hybrid class is a combination of zoom and in-person. You will need to be able to travel to Dublin, CA, for the in-person part of the class.

OSHA COVID-19 Q&A

Will an N95 respirator protect the wearer from the virus that causes COVID-19?

Yes. "N95" refers to a class of respirator filter that removes at least 95% of very small (0.3 micron) particles from the air. Some people have mistakenly claimed that since the virus that causes COVID-19 is approximately 0.1 microns in size, wearing an N95 respirator will not protect against such a small virus. When an infected person expels the virus into the air by activities like talking, coughing, or sneezing, the airborne particles are composed of more than just the virus. The virus is part of larger particles that are made up of water and other materials such as mucus. The larger particles are easily trapped and filtered out by N95 respirators because they are too big to pass through the filter.

Upcoming OSHA Outreach Trainer In-Person Courses

The OSHA Training Institute Education Center is offering OSHA Outreach Trainer courses in-person in November and December. Since class size is greatly reduced due to strict distancing and other safety guidelines, classes are filling up. We encourage anyone who is considering taking an OSHA Outreach Trainer course to register soon.

OSHA 501-Trainer Course for General Industry This 4-day course is designed for those who are interested in teaching OSHA's 10-hour and 30-hour general industry safety and health outreach classes to employees and other interested groups. Prerequisites: OSHA 511-OSHA Standards for General Industry within the last 7 years AND 5 years of general industry safety experience (CLICK HERE for more details). Reno, Nevada November 16-19, 2020 Dublin California December 5-13, 2020 Weekends Las Vegas, Nevada December 15-18, 2020

OSHA 500-Trainer Course for the Construction Industry This 4-day course is designed for those who are interested in teaching OSHA's 10-hour and 30-hour construction safety and health outreach classes to employees and other interested groups. Prerequisites: OSHA 510-OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry within the last 7 years AND 5 years of construction industry safety experience (CLICK HERE for more details). Dublin California November 9-12, 2020 Only 2 spots left! December 5-13, 2020 Weekends Sacramento, California November 16-19, 2020

OSHA 502-Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers This is 3-day refresher course for those who have completed OSHA 500-Trainer Course for the Construction Industry and who are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. It provides an update OSHA construction standards, policies and regulations. Prerequisites: OSHA 500-Trainer Course for the Construction Industry Sacramento, California December 1-3, 2020 Please note: Class size is greatly reduced to prevent exposure to COVID-19, so early registration is strongly advised. Class schedules may change with little notice due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The OSHA Training Institute Education Center Offering IN-PERSON Classes Following Strict Safety Guidelines

The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is offering in-person classes following physical distancing and other strict safety guidelines. Class size is greatly reduced to prevent exposure to COVID-19, so early registration is strongly advised. Please note: Class schedules may change with little notice due to COVID-19 restrictions. Visit our website for a full schedule of in-person classes by location.

CALIFORNIA

OSHA 500-Trainer Course for the Construction Industry November 9-12, 2020 Only 2 spots left! December 5-13, 2020 Weekends OSHA 501-Trainer Course for General Industry December 5-13, 2020 Weekends OSHA 2045-Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards December 14-17, 2020

Regional Builders Exchange OSHA 7115-Lockout/Tagout November 6, 2020 This Friday! OSHA 500-Trainer Course for the Construction Industry November 16-19, 2020 OSHA 502-Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers December 1-3, 2020 ADDITIONAL BUILDERS EXCHANGE CLASSES

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Sacramento Safety Center 40-Hour HAZWOPER - Hybrid Course: In-Person and Zoom December 7-11, 2020 Only 1 Space Left!

OSHA 3115 Fall Protection December 1-3, 2020

NEVADA

OSHA 501-Trainer Course for General Industry November 16-19, 2020

OSHA 501-Trainer Course for General Industry December 15-18, 2020 

CDC Provides Information for Employers on Case Investigation and Contact Tracing

The CDC is encouraging employers to collaborate with health departments when investigating workplace exposures to COVID-19. Quick and coordinated actions, including case investigation and contact tracing, may lower the need for business closures to prevent the spread of the disease. A new infographic on COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing in Nonhealthcare Workplaces is available. When a COVID-19 case is identified that impacts a workplace, the health department may ask the employer for help. This infographic provides tips for employers if they are asked to assist a health department with case investigations and contact tracing. Employers’ involvement with the official health department case investigation or contact tracing process depends on a number of variables, including the authorities, responsibilities, and capacities of their health departments; federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and the level of interest and capacity of the employer. Learn More

About the OSHA Training Institute Education Center

The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District offers high quality OSHA standards-based training for construction, maritime and general industries at our San Francisco Bay Area (Dublin) location as well as other locations in Northern, Central and Southern California, Nevada and Hawaii.   We are offering in-person OSHA courses on a limited basis following physical distancing and other strict safety guidelines. Class size is reduced to prevent exposure to COVID-19, so early registration is strongly advised. We are also offering live, online video-based OSHA courses. Visit our website for updated class information.   Our offices are currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, but we are available to respond to inquiries by email at otc@clpccd.org or phone at (866) 936-OSHA (6742) (phone inquiries will be answered within 24 hours).

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