This comprehensive training series compiles courses across the fire and safety spectrum. Students will learn about safety on the job and jobsite including workplace violence and building security as well as electrical and fire safety.
Courses include:
Course 1: Electrical Safety – This course provides an overview of basic electrical safety for individuals with little or limited training or familiarity with electrical hazards and is designed for any worker who may use extension cords, electric tools, etc. Topics covered include an Introduction to Electrical Safety, Wiring Design and Protection, Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment, and Specific Purpose Equipment.
Course 2: Fire Protection – This course has been designed to deliver firsthand information about fires and fire protection measures. After completing this course, you will be able to identify different types of fires and how safety measures can be taken to avoid a disastrous situation. We will also discuss the different types of fire extinguishers in use and discover how careful planning and precautionary measures can be taken to save lives and property. Topics covered include Fires, Fire Extinguishers, Safety and Alarm Devices, Rescue and Evacuation, Injuries and First Aid, Ignition Hazards, Temporary Buildings, Open Yard Storage, Indoor Storage, Emergency Planning, Portable Firefighting Equipment, and Fixed Firefighting Equipment.
Course 3: Fire Safety – Every year, fire kills more people than any other natural disaster in United States. According to OSHA statistics, in the year 1995, 200 people were killed at workplace from fires and explosions, more than 5,000 were injured, and businesses faced the loss of around 2.3 billion dollars. Fires create havoc among workers and demolish thousands of businesses every year. Fires lead to injuries, deaths and time away from work due to recovery, all of which severely affect their livelihoods. In this course we will look at the basic causes of fires, injuries, rescue measures, and how we can handle them effectively and efficiently in order to save our lives as well as properties.
Course 4: Means of Egress & Fire Protection – Every year thousands of people are injured or killed because of inappropriate exit routes. It is a harsh fact that inadequate egress provisions are usually more responsible for casualties and fatalities than the actual emergency. This course covers the major factors around inadequate egress provisions and the resulting fire protection concerns.
Course 5: Hazard Communication - The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) provides information to workers and employers about various chemical hazards that exist in the workplace. This course provides information on what protective measures they can take in order to prevent the adverse effects of such hazards.
Course 6: Safety and Health Programs – This course is designed for employers, supervisors, and managers who need to thoroughly understand, implement, and communicate an OSHA or safety program. Workers who need to be educated and aware of OSHA issues within their domain will also find this course useful. Moreover, OSHA and security officers and coordinators who need to develop an OSHA program and ensure conformance to the policies will see this course as a must. Topics covered include Importance of Effective Safety and Health Programs, Common Characteristics of Exemplary Workplaces, The Guidelines – General, Major Elements, State Programs, Consultation Services, Voluntary Protection Programs (VPPs), Strategic Partnership Program, Training and Education, and Electronic Information.
Course 7: Workplace Violence – This course attempts to highlight the problems of violence in the workplace. It identifies the various kinds and what constitutes workplace violence. The course then goes on to explain the potential costs of ignoring workplace violence and the methods that can be utilized to minimize and/or eliminate it from the workplace. Topics include Types of Workplace Violence, Modes of Workplace Violence, The Effects of Workplace Violence, Preventing Workplace Violence, What is a Workplace Violence Prevention Program?, and Developing a Workplace Violence Prevention Program.
Course 8: Professional Response to Trauma – Across the United States, many workers experience death and suffering routinely as a part of their jobs. Funeral directors, paramedics, firefighters and other emergency responders are faced with traumatic events while performing their duties. These workers are at an increased risk of developing traumatic stress. This can also affect their ability to provide emergency response to others who need their help. In this course, we will discuss what traumatic events are, the normal responses to trauma, and how emergency responders can manage their own response to traumatic events.
Course 9: Building Security – With more than a million office buildings in the United States, more and more Americans are spending a considerable part of their lives working in these buildings. Recently, there has been a growing concern for security in commercial buildings all over the US. The purpose of this course is to familiarize building owners and managers, along with security personnel, with identifying types of dangers in and around buildings and preventative measures that can be taken to minimize the threat of danger to employees.
Course 10: Personal Response to Trauma - Every day many people experience shock or grief as the result of tragedies they may experience unexpectedly in their lives. As opposed to events that may occur gradually and allow for a person to cope over time, a traumatic event may happen without warning and give the victim or those close to the victim no time to adjust to the experience. Traumatic events could be dangerous if the victims are not capable of managing them effectively. Trauma could also be the cause of various mental and physical disorders, such as depression, frustration, feeling of helplessness etc. This course gives you a basic understanding of trauma, including trauma symptoms and effects, and methods of coping with trauma.
Course 11: NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
