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Cal/OSHA Workplace Health and Safety
| Course Name | Course Type | Syllabus |
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| Heat Illness Prevention for Supervisors Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Heat Illness Prevention for Supervisors Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: Heat-related illnesses can be life threatening, so it’s crucial for supervisors to take the proper preventative actions and intervene appropriately to maximize workplace safety. This course equips supervisors to recognize the risk factors, signs, and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, and presents first aid guidelines for treating these illnesses. The course also explores supervisors’ responsibilities for preventing and responding to heat-related illnesses, and outlines workplace high heat requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a22_sh_enus |
| Ergonomics in the Workplace 2.0 – Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Ergonomics in the Workplace 2.0 – Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: This course is designed to provide the basic information needed to recognize and report repetitive motion injuries (RMI) signs, symptoms, and risk factors. It addresses the key components of an ergonomics program and provides information to assist both employees and employers in minimizing the risk of developing work-related RMIs. This course applies to both office and industrial settings. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, known as Cal/OSHA, regulation, Section 510, Repetitive Motion Injuries. Ergonomics in the Workplace 2.0 – Cal/OSHA was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a23_sh_enus |
| Heat Stress Recognition and Prevention Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Heat Stress Recognition and Prevention Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: Each year, more people in the United States die from extreme heat than from hurricanes, lightning, tornados, floods, and earthquakes combined. This course will discuss the effects of heat on your body, outline the risk factors for heat-related illnesses, and describe the associated treatments for each. This training will also explain several control measure techniques and safe work practices that you can use to prevent heat-related stresses. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to describe how your body handles heat and what personal factors may lead to heat stress; identify the signs, symptoms, and first aid treatments of heat-related illnesses; and recall preventive measures that you can take to minimize heat stress. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a24_sh_enus |
| Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness 2.0 – Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness 2.0 – Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: This course will provide you with a basic understanding of bloodborne pathogens, common modes of transmission, methods of prevention, and what to do if an exposure occurs. Information presented will help minimize serious health risks to persons who may have personal exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials in the workplace. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. The training requirements established under the Bloodborne Pathogen standard require an employer to allow for an opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training session. Employers may use a variety of methods to meet the intent of the standard. As an example, Cal/OSHA has previously stated that an employer can meet Cal/OSHA’s requirement for trainees to have direct access to a qualified trainer by providing a telephone hotline. Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness 2.0 – Cal/OSHA was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a25_sh_enus |
| Hazard Communication: An Employee’s Right to Understand 2.0 – Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Hazard Communication: An Employee’s Right to Understand 2.0 – Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: This course will acquaint you with the precautions that both you and your employer must take in order to safely use, handle, and store hazardous chemicals in the workplace. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Hazard Communication: An Employee’s Right to Understand 2.0 – Cal/OSHA was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a26_sh_enus |
| Office Safety 2.0 – Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Office Safety 2.0 – Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: This course is designed to raise awareness about hazards that may be encountered when working in office and administrative environments. The common hazards associated with work in offices are high noise levels, poor air quality, ergonomic hazards, and office accidents and injuries such as electrical shock and falls. The content of this course is designed to comply with the applicable California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, or Cal/OSHA, regulatory requirements. The learning objectives of the course are to identify office noise abatement and air quality and ventilation strategies; identify the signs and symptoms of ergonomic hazards; and identify how to prevent potential office hazards and common office injuries, such as back strain, slips, trips, falls, eyestrain, and electrical shocks. Office Safety 2.0 – Cal/OSHA was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a27_sh_enus |
| Slips Trips and Falls 2.0 Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Slips Trips and Falls 2.0 Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general workplace accidents and are responsible for a number of accidental deaths, second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities from accidents. This course is intended to provide employees with the ability to recognize and prevent slip, trip, and fall hazards, and to address the key components of ladder safety. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Slips, Trips, and Falls 2.0Cal/OSHA was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a28_sh_enus |
| Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: Since July 1991 when Cal/OSHA mandated the IIPP regulation, California employers have seen a significant drop in the number of workplace injuries and deaths. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a29_sh_enus |
| Lockout/Tagout 2.0 Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Lockout/Tagout 2.0 Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: This course provides information about control of hazardous energy and work under the protection of a lockout/tagout energy control program. The intent of the course is to provide information on lockout/tagout practices and the significance of lockout/tagout devices. The content in this course is designed to comply with CAL/OSHA (California Division of Occupational Safety and Health) regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to define and describe terms and techniques commonly used in a lockout/tagout program and recall standard lockout/tagout procedures. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a30_sh_enus |
| Emergency and Disaster Preparedness – Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Emergency and Disaster Preparedness – Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: Emergencies and disasters can strike at any time, anywhere, and without any warning. In this course, you’ll learn about ways to prepare and respond to emergencies and disasters. You’ll also learn about safe evacuation practices. Then you’ll be introduced to the best ways to respond to specific natural and manmade emergencies and disasters. Emergency and Disaster Preparedness – Cal/OSHA was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a31_sh_enus |
| PPE: Personal Protective Equipment 2.0 – Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus PPE: Personal Protective Equipment 2.0 – Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: This course covers types, selection, maintenance, and care of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace. The types of PPE covered in the course include hard hats; hand, foot, and eye protection; and body protection. The course also provides general guidelines on when respiratory, hearing, and fall protection are required. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. PPE: Personal Protective Equipment 2.0 – Cal/OSHA was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a32_sh_enus |
| Electrical Safety 2.0 Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Electrical Safety 2.0 Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: This is an awareness-level course that covers how to work safely with electricity. It focuses on specific electrical hazards found in the workplace and methods to minimize or eliminate those hazards. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to recall basic rules of electricity as they relate to electrical safety, identify actions to take in an electricity-related emergency, recognize common electrical hazards, and describe methods to reduce or eliminate electrical hazards. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a33_sh_enus |
| Fall Prevention Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Fall Prevention Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: This course is intended to provide employees who might be exposed to fall hazards with the ability to recognize such hazards and provide control measures to minimize their risk. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to recognize common workplace fall hazards, describe fall protection techniques used in general industry, identify fall protection equipment and limitations, and describe the primary components of a Cal/OSHA-compliant fall protection program. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. This course was created using the Cal/OSHA rules on walking-working surfaces standards and personal fall protection systems requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a34_sh_enus |
| Hearing Conservation 2.0 – Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Hearing Conservation 2.0 – Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: Millions of workers have been affected by hearing loss caused by their jobs. In this course, you will learn about ways to help you prevent noise-induced hearing loss. You’ll also learn about the purpose and components of a hearing conservation program, including the proper fitting, use, and care of hearing protectors. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Hearing Conservation 2.0 – Cal/OSHA was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a35_sh_enus |
| Incident Investigation and Reporting – Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Incident Investigation and Reporting – Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: This course will provide an overview of incident investigation and reporting procedures. The incident investigation and reporting process helps to provide a safe working environment by determining the causes of a incidents, and then reporting them so that incidents can be prevented in the future. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a36_sh_enus |
| Asbestos Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Asbestos Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: This course will provide you with information about the serious health hazards associated with exposure to asbestos. It will also address where asbestos is commonly found, how it can potentially affect you, and what you need to do to protect yourself and others from exposure. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a37_sh_enus |
| Flagging Safety – Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Flagging Safety – Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: Traffic control is a critical aspect of worker and driver safety on road construction projects. Flaggers need to be knowledgeable about the standards and guidelines established by the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. These include general guidelines for flagging, appropriate clothing requirements, and the standards for the signs, barriers and lights, and other devices used in your work. You also need to know where to position yourself for optimum safety, how to judge traffic speed and congestion, and how to regulate traffic accordingly. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a38_sh_enus |
| Laboratory Safety – Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Laboratory Safety – Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: This overview course is designed for employees who work in an industrial, clinical, or academic laboratory setting. It will serve to educate the laboratory employee to diverse safety and health concerns related to their job. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements Course Number: ehs_cal_a39_sh_enus |
| Trenching and Excavation Safety Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Trenching and Excavation Safety Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: This course is designed to better inform the employee of the possible health and safety concerns unique to trenching and excavation. In this course, you’ll learn about safety considerations and proper practices to reduce the hazards that may occur during excavation. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a40_sh_enus |
| Confined Spaces 2.0 – Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Confined Spaces 2.0 – Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: This course covers information about working in confined spaces, including information about hazardous atmospheres, necessary equipment, and permits. The intent of the course is to provide the learner with information about the hazards and hazard control methods that will permit safe work in enclosed work areas or confined spaces. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a41_sh_enus |
| Forklift Safety Awareness 2.0 – Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Forklift Safety Awareness 2.0 – Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: The purpose of this training is to help you become a qualified forklift operator, one who has the skills and knowledge to operate a lift truck in a safe and proper manner. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to recognize general engineering and capacity principles associated with forklift safety; identify factors that lead to forklifts tipping over; distinguish between safe and unsafe forklift operations; describe the differences between driving an automobile and a forklift; identify general loading and unloading principles associated with forklift safety; specify safe refueling and recharging procedures; and list the steps to perform in walk-around and sit-down inspections. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a42_sh_enus |
| Respiratory Protection 2.0 – Cal/OSHA | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Respiratory Protection 2.0 – Cal/OSHAOverview/Description: This course covers information relating to respiratory hazards, protection mechanisms, and safe work practices. It also includes information on how to use respiratory protection for protection from hazardous airborne contaminants in the work environment. This course does not include the types of respirators and other protective considerations required when working with ionizing radiation. Learner objectives are to recognize why respiratory protection is necessary; distinguish between employee and employer responsibilities for respiratory protection; identify the nature, extent, and effects of respiratory hazards to which you may be exposed; specify the operation, limitations, and capabilities of respirators; identify respirator selection procedures and practices; specify proper respirator use and inspection practices; recognize proper respirator maintenance, cleaning, and storage practices; and identify respirator malfunction and follow-up procedures. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements. Course Number: ehs_cal_a43_sh_enus |