Committed to making workplaces safe, North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance (WSI) and UL PureSafety have joined forces to provide employers and employees with free online safety training. UL PureSafety is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-authorized online outreach provider that will make it possible for North Dakota individuals to receive valuable information that can be applied at the workplace. The program will help recognize safety hazards, which will then prevent injuries. Below are just some of the General Industry and Construction topics that will be available online.
General Industry Course Outline
- Introduction to OSHA
- Personal Protective Equipment Overview
- Mini-module – Hearing Conservation
- Mini-module – Respiratory Protection
- Hazard Communication
- Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
- Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- Confined Space Hazards
Construction Course Outline
- Introduction to OSHA
- Personal Protective Equipment Overview for Employees – Construction
- Struck-By, Caught-Between
- Excavation and Trenching for Employees
- Fall Protection for Employees – Construction
- Fall Protection for Mobile Equipment for Employees – Construction
- Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls for Construction
The program will also include study guides and assessments to help individuals benefit from the information provided. Each participant that completes the program will receive a completion card issued by the United States Department of Labor.
Interested parties can visit North Dakota WSI’s website for more information https://www.workforcesafety.com/.