October News & Updates

We are excited to welcome the HASC Occupational Health Center (OHC) to Southwest Louisiana! Temporarily located next door, the HASC Occupational Health Center offers employee testing, drug and alcohol testing, telemedicine and medical directorship. Overseen by providers board-certified in occupational medicine, HASC OHC will provide high-quality services with integrity at the most cost-effective rates.

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October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, a reminder of the critical role hearing protection plays in our industry. With daily exposure to high noise levels in many industrial settings, safeguarding our hearing is vital to ensuring long-term health and safety. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds can lead to irreversible hearing loss, impacting both professional performance and quality of life. By raising awareness and prioritizing hearing protection, we can ensure a safer, more productive workplace for everyone.

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Safety Training and Development

Supervisors' Impact on Safety


Supervisors' Impact on Safety is a two-day, live course designed for supervisors in high-risk environments. Focusing on behavioral learning, it uses real-life scenarios to teach non-safety professionals how their actions can affect workplace safety. Trainees receive a toolkit of critical safety practices, enabling them to identify hazards, communicate safety protocols effectively, and lead by example to ensure a safer workplace.

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Certified Occupational Safety Supervisor


COSS® is a training program designed by safety professionals for the entry-level safety employee, or for the experienced person who needs a refresher on safety. Held at our Sulphur location, its main objective is to equip employees who have safety and health responsibilities with the core competencies they must master to be successful in occupational safety and health.

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Live Online Proctoring (LOP)

Exciting News!


Live Online Proctoring (LOP) is extending its hours for the turnaround season.


You can now complete secure, interactive, and accessible training seven days a week,


6 AM - 6 PM SAT. THROUGH NOVEMBER.

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Trainees now have more flexibility and opportunity to schedule training at their convenience.

Attention: Annual Contractor Permit Receiver Orientation 2024

UPCOMING COURSE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11th


ATTENTION: Digital safety badges are not accepted on site. Online course attendees, please visit the Safety Council for your badge.


The annual Permit Receiver Orientation at Westlake South Facility is mandatory for Contractor Supervisors handling permits. Pre-register through the Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana (code: 13WLCSPR). Click here for a step-by-step guide.


To view the Annual Contractor Permit Receiver Schedule 2024, click here. If your preferred date is unavailable, request a class at 337-436-3354 or info@scswla.org.


Starting January 2025, contractors must have Safety Essentials to enter WESTLAKE Petro/Poly; BOP will no longer be accepted. Contractors are requested to start taking SE-SAFE instead of BOP after June 1, 2024.

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Safety Essentials

Beyond the Basics

Elevate your Safety Training with the Safety Essentials Suite.


Revolutionary alternative to PSM Training!


Discover the most cost-effective and innovative training system. These reciprocal courses provide safety knowledge curated by experts and designed using adult learning theories that resonate with all five generations in the workforce.


Receive immediate results after testing in person or with Live Online Proctors, 7 days a week.

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GateCheck Site Security & Access Control

Stress or confusion at your security checkpoints?


GateCheck will ease your burden and speed up the line.


For more information or to get started with GateCheck, please contact us.

Group Training Available

Bringing Safety Training Directly to You and Your Team!

Our group training programs are designed to make workplace safety education convenient and accessible. Eliminate uncertainty and guarantee consistent training for your entire team with our Group Training program! With our expert instructors at your location or ours, you can ensure that everyone on your team receives a consistent, high-quality education, tailored to your industry.


Contact us now to elevate your team's skills and knowledge.

  • OSHA 10
  • Forklift Training and Certification
  • First Aid, CPR, & AED Training and Certification
  • Crane and Rigging
  • Defensive Driving
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Series (COSS)
  • Principles of Leadership
  • Supervisors' Impact on Safety

ASSP Monthly Meeting

When: October 21, 2024

Where: Porter Hall

Sponsor: ASSP

Speaker: State Police

Topic: Update on State Police

Lunch will be available - $15 per person Click here to RSVP

PreQualification

We have upgraded and improved the PreQualification Form- "Industry PQF"


Simplified Electronic Collection and Management of Man Hours


For more information please contact Holly Hassell at holly.hassell@scswla.org or visit our website.

LINKmobile: There's an app for that!

The LINKmobile app brings an innovative and intuitive connected worker portal to your mobile device!


Individuals: Access your digital badge, scheduled training and occupational health services, and campus quick facts from your phone


Contractors: Register and track personnel training and occupational health services on the go


Owners: Quickly access GateCheckTM to scan digital or physical badges and verify contractors meet site entry requirements

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OSHA 10 & 30

Regular maintenance practices to ensure safe milling operations

Prioritizing routine maintenance helps businesses keep operations safe, efficient and cost-effective in the long run.

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How a Safety Mindset Can Reduce Cybersecurity Incidents

Learn how to increase your cyber-awareness while reducing future risks of harm to your workers.

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Safety from head to toe

Keeping workers cool. Protecting their heads from traumatic brain injuries. Ensuring their eyes are adequately shielded from flying debris. Offering them comfortable yet protective gear. We spoke with leading PPE manufacturers about these issues - and how employers can help.

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