Virtual Trainings April-2021

Training Schedule

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Bloodborne Pathogens April 5th & 21st Click Here to Register Work Zone Safety April 7th & 19th Click Here to Register Trench Collapse Refresher April 12th & 28th Click Here to Register Confined Space April 14th & 26th Click Here to Register Join Us on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. IRMA's Virtual Trainings are designed to equip members with the knowledge necessary to proactively and strategically respond to evolving risks.   IRMA's Virtual Trainings feature: Live Instruction Interactive Exercises Knowledge Checks Resource Materials   By offering each class twice, it provides members with the flexibility to train staff while easily accommodating various shifts and work schedules.   Adjustments can be made to fit the needs of your group size and technological capabilities.

This class is approximately 75 minutes. Completion certifications available upon request. Bloodborne Pathogens In this course, participants will gain understanding of exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace and how to protect themselves from exposure based on OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.     Topics will include:  Types of Bloodborne Pathogens  Applicable Regulatory Requirements  Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens  Exposure Control Methods  OSHA Program Requirements

Work Zone Safety This training is a refresher training meant to re-educate participants about the risks associated with working in or near a work zone and the safety measures needed to protect against those hazards in accordance with MUTCD standards. Participants will review how to plan temporary traffic control adequate for road types and conditions, which traffic control devices to use, and necessary PPE to keep them visible to motorists and other workers while on the jobsite. This is not a flagger certification course. Topics will include: Common Work Zone Hazards​ Keys to Improving Work Zone Safety​ Temporary Traffic Control Components​ Traffic Control Devices​ Safety Apparel​ This class is approximately 75 minutes. Completion certifications available upon request.

Topics will include: Excavation and Trenching Hazards​ Soil Classification​ Protection of Employees​ Protective Systems Design​ Competent Person​ Responsibilities Inspection of Excavations​ Site Evaluation Planning Trench Collapse This course offers a refresher training on the hazards of working in or near open excavations and trenches. Participants will review the hazards associated with earth excavation and how to protect against collapses and cave in in accordance with OSHA Compliance Standards. The course will also address employee responsibilities, competent person responsibilities, hazard recognition and protection on the job site, soil types and how to classify them, and safety systems necessary to protect workers. This class is approximately 75 minutes. Completion certifications available upon request.

Confined Space In this course, participants will gain understanding of types of confined spaces in the workplace, how to safely enter confined spaces, and how to implement an OSHA-compliant Confined Space Program.  This class is approximately 75 minutes. Completion certifications available upon request. Topics will include:  Applicable Regulatory Standards  Types of Confined Spaces  Confined Space Hazards  Confined Space Entry  OSHA Program Requirements

Risk Management & Training Department

Jen Swahlstedt Director Training & Risk Management jennifers@irmarisk.org 708-236-6365 Frankie Giannetti Loss Control Manager frankieg@irmarisk.org 708-236-6347 Jenny Porrevecchio Senior Loss Control Consultant jennyp@irmarisk.org 708-236-6322 Lisa Leban Risk Management and Training Coordinator lisal@irmarisk.org 708-236-6343

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