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Free Online Training Modules in Occupational Hygiene

admin — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:24:45 +0000

The Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA), has created a new website, www.OHLearning.com, where free course materials for international occupational hygiene training modules are posted. Find training materials, learn about occupational hygiene, or develop your existing skillset.

Modules currently available include:

Noise
Asbestos
Measurement of Hazardous Substances
Health Effects of Hazardous Substances
Control of Hazardous Environments
Thermal Environments
Ergonomics
Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene

According to the website, OHTA mission is as follows:

OHTA was formed to promote better standards of occupational hygiene practice throughout the world. We develop training materials and make them freely available for use by students and training providers. We also promote an international qualifications framework so that all hygienists are trained to a consistent, high standard, recognized in all participating countries.

Attend AIHce 2010 Tech Sessions… Virtually

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:29:45 +0000

The American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce) is the “must attend” event for thousands of industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety professionals. Spend the day virtually at AIHce and gain:

New perspectives and up-to-date research via phone
Guided presentations and abstracts over the web
Opportunities to interact via question and answer sessions
Educational experiences, in short, manageable time frames through out the day.
Cost effective training opportunities for individuals, large groups or even local sections
“Attend” some of the most fascinating and thought provoking technical sessions at AIHce 2010. Learn via a unique, trend-setting conference experience from the convenience of your home or office. Relax, access and absorb useable information and knowledge you can apply in your own practice!

Get 100% of the same great AIHce experience, certification maintenance points and practical information – with more flexibility and zero travel costs. Hear and see the same Technical Sessions you’d see in Denver! Plus, you’ll be automatically subscribed to the AIHce Virtual Tech Session (AIHA) Community further extending your interactive virtual networking opportunities. Your one-day AIHce Virtual Tech Session registration includes:

All day access to the LIVE AIHce Webcast – Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 10:00 am – 7:30 pm MT
LIVE presentations of research and case studies
Fourteen Podium Session Presentations
20-minute presentations addressing scientific research, case studies, or professional practice content on a particular topic or theme
Four Round Table Presentations
Panel discussions presenting new information and data or contrasting/comparative issues
Reference Materials – full presentations and abstracts
Opportunities to “Ask the Experts” during question and answer sessions via the web
Exclusive access to the AIHce Virtual Tech Session (AIHA) Community for pre and post networking opportunities with fellow virtual attendees and experts

For more information and to register, visit AIHA’s website. 1.5 CM points are available.

Source: AIHA.org

OSHA Provides New Electric Power eTool

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:38:49 +0000

Workers in the electric power industry are potentially exposed to a variety of serious hazards, such as arc flashes (which include arc flash burn and blast hazards), electric shock, falls, and thermal burn hazards that can cause injury and death. This eTool seeks to inform employers of their obligations to develop the appropriate hazard prevention and control methodologies designed to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.

Items addressed in the eTool include:

Overview

Scope

Generation vs. Transmission and Distribution

Medical Services and First Aid

Hazard Assessment and Job Briefing

Energized vs. Deenergized Work

Hazardous Energy Control

Grounding for Employee Protection

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Insulating Protective Equipment (IPE)

Enclosed Spaces and Working Underground

Overhead Line Work

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Industry e Tool – Illustrated Glossary (02/2004)

Glossary of Terms

The eTool also serves to empower workers engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power to understand the steps their employers must implement in order to provide them with a safe and healthful work environment.

The full scope of the Electric Power eTool can be found HERE.

Free Seminar: OH&S Virtual Event 2010

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:19:02 +0000

Information provided by OHSonline.com

Register today to attend one of the most comprehensive health & safety events of the season – from the convenience of your own office!

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to experience our free virtual expo area and learn firsthand from leaders in the health and safety industry about the key trends and technologies that will help you save money, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance in 2010 and beyond.

Presentations will include:

“Inside OSHA Politics” presented by Government Affairs Directors Aaron Trippler (left), American Industrial Hygiene Association, and Dave Heidorn, American Society of Safety Engineers. Aaron and Dave will discuss this year’s important federal and state safety and health legislation and the political landscape ahead of the 2010 midterm elections.

“World’s PPE Markets in 2010″ presented by Sanjiv Bhaskar, Global Director, Personal Protective Equipment for Frost & Sullivan. Sanjiv will discuss trends in the PPE industry, global PPE markets in 2010, where growth areas can be found, and the outlook in the markets for 2011.

Plus more presenters to be announced soon!

Each presentation will be followed by a LIVE Q&A session. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity!

Register HERE

More information HERE

Free Online Training: Emergency Environmental Spill Response

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:02:37 +0000

NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration has produced a handy online training module for individuals looking to strengthen their knowledge of spills and their effect on the environment. The following scenario describes and oil spill and directs you to the references and data that you can use to determine what natural resources are at risk.

The ESI Training Manual describes how Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) maps and data can be used by spill responders and planners, and by anyone interested in environmental sensitivity mapping. The manual provides an oil spill scenario that takes place in Mobile Bay, Alabama. Your task is to identify the probable resources at risk.

ESI data are distributed in multiple formats. The manual shows how to use:

* hard copy or PDF versions of the data.
* the free ESI Viewer product.
* the map document and tools available to simplify ESI viewing and querying in ESRI’s ArcMap vs. 9.2 or higher.

The same scenario is used for all of these formats, and the same basic questions are answered; however, a scenario with queries could be done on any of the ESI maps provided in these formats.

The ESI training manual can be downloaded HERE (.zip file – inlcludes: training manual, ESI viewer, example geodatabase, GNOME files, toolbar)

Source: NOAA.gov

Online Learning Module: Toxicology Tutor

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:49:09 +0000

The National Library of Medicine has produced a three-part series to educate individuals on the basic principles of toxicology. You can go through the tutorials online or download on your computer (see download links below).

Great information for those interested in toxicology, studying for the CIH examination, or as a general refresher.

(Continue reading for download links and a link to the online module)

Part I (download ToxTutor Part I (405))

Toxicology Tutor I is the first in a set of three tutorials on toxicology produced by the Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program of the National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Health and Human Servicess. It covers Basic Principles of toxicology and is written at the introductory college student level. The Toxicology Tutors are intended to provide a basic understanding of toxicology as an aide for users of toxicology literature contained in the National Library of Medicine’s Chemical and Toxicological databases. Toxicology Tutor II covers Toxicokinetics while Toxicology Tutor III will pertain to Cellular Effects and Biochemistry.

Part II (download ToxTutor Part II (205))

Toxicology Tutor II is the second of three toxicology tutorials being produced by the Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program of the National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Toxicology Tutor I covered basic principles of toxicology while Toxicology Tutor II presents toxicokinetics. These tutors are written at the introductory college student level. They are intended to provide a better understanding of the toxicology literature contained in the National Library of Medicine’s Chemical and Toxicological databases.

Part III (download ToxTutor Part III (174))

Cellular Toxicology is the third tutorial on toxicology produced by the Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program of the National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This tutorial covers the basic toxic mechanisms that operate at the cell level which includes those that interfere with normal biochemical functions. While the study of cells and biochemicals is immensely complex, our intent is to present this subject in terms and concepts that is understandable to introductory college students. These Toxicology Tutorials are intended to help students understand the toxicology literature contained in the National Library of Medicine’s Chemical and Toxicological databases.

Click HERE to go to the online module.

Revised ANSI Training Standard for Health, Safety and Environmental

admin — Sun, 24 May 2009 00:49:53 +0000

Purchase the ANSI Z490.1-2009 standard HERE

The charter of the American National Standards Committee Z490 on Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health and Environmental Training was accredited by the American National Standards Institute on April 1, 1998. This Standard grew out of the recognized need for improvement in safety, health, and environmental training. Quality training is required to ensure that workers and safety, health, and environmental professionals have the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to protect themselves and others in the workplace.

Safety, health, and environmental training is an important element of an effective overall safety, health, and environmental program.

Historically, safety, health, and environmental training has been specifically addressed by only a few regulations with limited scope, such as asbestos, hazard communication, and storm water management. The regulations usually specify the technical topics to be covered in a training course, but do not stipulate how to adequately design, develop, deliver, and evaluate training.

This Standard covers all facets of training, including training development, delivery, evaluation, and management of training and training programs. Thus, the criteria were developed by combining accepted practices in the training industry with those in the safety, health, and environmental industries. The Standard is intended to apply to a broad range of training and training programs.

Industry employers may use this Standard to assess the services of external training providers or to audit or improve their own corporate training programs. Training providers may use the Standard to assess and improve their training services. This Standard may also be used as a basis for development and management of training and training programs, with the annexes and references providing additional information and detail.

A copy of the Table of Contents is provided below.

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Free Process Safety Management Training

admin — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:06:25 +0000

The Georgia Tech Research Institute is offering FREE one day and one week course regarding the creation of an effective Process Safety Management (PSM) program in accordance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.119. The training is being offered under the Susan Harwood Program grant from OSHA.

Course Highlights include:

Who is covered by the standard
Review of the standard
How to comply with the standard
Access to references and how to utilize them to ensure compliance

Course Topics include:

PSM history
Hazards of processes
Toxicity information
Technology and equipment of the process (block diagrams & P&ID’s)
Mechanical integrity
Training
Emergency Preparedness
Incident Investigation
and much more!

The courses are being held in Houston, Atlanta, Tampa, Raleigh, Savannah and Gulfport (MS).

Additional information can be found HERE or by downloading the PSM Training Brochure (286).

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