Funded by Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, US Department of Labor
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- Fortifying Workforce Safety: Strengthening Training Capacity for Heat Illness Prevention
- Enhancing Workplace Safety through Hazard Awareness Training for New and Inexperienced Surface Miners
- About the Program
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Registration for OSHA / MSHA Classes
Training Format: On-Site, Virtual
Training Language: English, Spanish
Training Type: Normal Training Classes (1-3hr), Train-the-Trainer classes (3-6 hrs)
Receive Certificate Upon Completion of Course.
Fortifying Workforce Safety: Strengthening Training Capacity for Heat Illness Prevention
Course Outline: Exposure to hot, humid environments in the workplace can lead to severe illness or death for workers unable to maintain their body’s temperature within a safe range. It is of utmost importance that not only supervisors but also employees recognize the risk of heat exposure. Employers and employees should use this training to identify environments that place workers at risk for heat exposure, early warning signs of developing heat illness, immediate actions the worker can take to counteract the effects of heat exposure, and basic mitigating factors to limit their risks.
Topics include:
- Information in Heat Stress
- OSHA guidelines as they apply to heat illness
- Who is affected by heat illness?
- Symptoms of heat illness
- Immediate actions to take when someone is suffering from heat illness
- Preventative methods to combat the risk of heat exposure
We can also customize the topic according to your need.
Employees and managers who take this course will be able to work together to identify heat exposure risk, recognize symptoms of heat illness, provide immediate care for a worker experiencing heat illness, and identify mitigation efforts to combat heat exposure. Employees will also understand their risks and be able to recognize early indicators of heat exposure.
Disclaimer: This material was produced under grant number SH000096SH3 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Enhancing Workplace Safety through Hazard Awareness Training for New and Inexperienced Surface Miners
Course Outline: The Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 established the Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants Program. It was named in remembrance of 13 men who died in the disaster at the Jim Walter Resources Inc.’s No. 5 Mine in Brookwood, Alabama, in 2001 and 12 men who died after an explosion at Wolf Run Mining Company’s Sago Mine in Tallmansville, West Virginia in 2006. This competitive grant program provides funding for education and training programs to better identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around mines. Grantees will use these funds to establish and implement education and training programs or to create training materials and programs on MSHA-identified safety priorities.
Topics Include:
- accident causation
- hazard identification
- first-aid procedures
- prevention strategies
- an overview of miners’ rights, responsibilities, and standards
We can also customize the topic according to your needs.
This proactive training program targets new and inexperienced surface mine operators and miners, aiming to enhance their understanding of workplace hazards. This training program is designed to be comprehensive and engaging, focusing on a practical, physical interactive approach that brings the subject matter to life. The direct, hands-on nature of the training aims to cement crucial safety procedures and responses into the daily routines of the participants. By equipping the participants with the necessary knowledge and skills, this training program aims to enhance their ability to identify hazards, understand safety protocols, and effectively respond to potential risks.
Disclaimer: This material was produced under grant number BS000007B23 from the Mine Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
About the Program
These training programs are funded by:
The Susan Harwood Workplace Safety and Health Training program. In 1997, the program was re-named in honor of the late Susan Harwood, a former director of the Office of Risk Assessment in OSHA’s Health Standards Directorate, who died in 1996. During her 17-year tenure with the agency, Harwood helped develop OSHA standards to protect workers exposed to bloodborne pathogens, cotton dust, benzene, formaldehyde, asbestos and lead in construction.
The Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 established the Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants Program. It was named in remembrance of 13 men who died in the disaster at the Jim Walter Resources Inc.’s No. 5 Mine in Brookwood, Alabama, in 2001 and 12 men who died after an explosion at Wolf Run Mining Company’s Sago Mine in Tallmansville, West Virginia in 2006. This competitive grant program provides funding for education and training programs to better identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around mines. Grantees will use these funds to establish and implement education and training programs or to create training materials and programs on MSHA-identified safety priorities.
Project Director: Siyuan Song, Ph.D. https://eng.ua.edu/eng-directory/dr-siyuan-song/
Email: siyuan.song@ua.edu