Safety Training

Safety Training: A Good Safety Record Benefits the Employees and the Corporate Bottom Line

……And while some companies may be tempted to shortchange safety in pursuit of increased productivity, the most successful plants know that a good safety record benefits not only their employees, but also the corporate bottom line.

The costs of work-related injuries and illnesses are high. In addition to the harm suffered by employees, the debit side of the ledger can fill quickly with hefty OSHA fines, increased insurance premiums and declines in productivity that can result from a demoralized and unmotivated workforce.

The Society of the Plastics Industry

Workplace Training

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training Program

The OSHA 10-hour General Industry Outreach Training Program is a voluntary training program designed to help entry level workers comply with federal OSHA requirements. The purpose is to increase workplace safety awareness and compliance, and reduce a company's risk of fines and penalties resulting from OSHA violations. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a course completion card directly from OSHA.

The benefits of this training are immediate as participants learn how to prevent accidents and injuries. The course will include comprehensive instruction in the OSHA General Industry Standards and can be tailored to your particular industry.

Course Topics

Required: Introduction to OSHA, OSH Act/General Duty Clause, Inspections, Citations, and Penalties.

Required: Walking and Working Surfaces.

Required: Means of Egress and Fire Protection

Required: Electrical

Required: Three or more of the following

Personal Protective Equipment, Hazardous Materials, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Safety and Health Program.

For the remaining three hours of the 10-hr. class, we can tailor the subject matter to your particular operation or expand on the required topic coverage.