Safety Services Monthly Learning | August 2024
The Safety Services Education and Training Services Center offers a wide variety of continuing education courses that emphasize the practical application of safety principles, development of a safety culture, current and proposed standards for regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and BWC programs.
IN-PERSON CLASSES*
BWC offers in-person occupational safety and health courses for Ohio employers with active workers’ compensation coverage and their employees at no extra charge.
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– OSHA 30: Industry safety principles – Aug. 12-16 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. in the Columbus Metro
– Certified safety professional (CSP) examination review – Aug. 20-22 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the Columbus Metro
– Ergonomics: Basic Principles – Aug. 27 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Cleveland
*IN-PERSON CLASSES and VIRTUAL TRAINING CLASSES (VTC) qualify for Safety Council rebate external training credits.
WEBINARS
BWC provides at least one webinar on different safety and health topics each month. Subject matter experts share their knowledge and provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions. These lessons engage students with a variety of interactive methodologies, including whiteboard activities, polling, and chat discussions.
– Accident investigation: Ergonomic injuries – Aug. 6 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CLICK HERE for Ergonomic Injuries
– It takes more than a hardhat to keep a head safe: Mental health for construction – Sep. 10 10 – 11 a.m CLICK HERE for Mental Health
Webinar recording replay
If you miss a webinar, just search “replay” in the BWC Learning Management System.
- Go to www.bwclearningcenter.com.
- Log in or create a new account.
- Type “replay” in the “Search Catalog” field and click the magnifying glass to search.
- Review recordings of past webinars (no credits provided).
PLEASE NOTE: To obtain BWC program credit, participants must complete a short knowledge assessment within
the BWC Learning Management System after the webinar and earn a passing score. If the webinar provides credits,
the host will provide further details regarding requirements for those seeking BWC program credit or Continuing
Education Units (CEU)s during each webinar.
VIRTUAL TRAINING CLASSES (VTC)*
As an alternative to in-person classes, BWC provides virtual, instructor-led classes to meet more in-depth learning needs. Virtual training classes provide the opportunity for participation and interaction consistent with the BWC classroom experience. All BWC program credits associated with a normal classroom are available with virtual class completion. CLICK HERE for VTC Information
- Emergency preparedness planning half-day workshop – Aug. 20 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Work zone traffic control and safety – Aug. 29 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
*IN-PERSON CLASSES and VIRTUAL TRAINING CLASSES (VTC) qualify for Safety Council rebate external training credits.
ONLINE eCOURSES
These on-demand courses cover topics including Bloodborne pathogens, Developing a safety culture, OSHA recordkeeping 101, and others. Online course times range from 30 minutes to approximately two hours and provide the ultimate in convenience for learning at your pace and at your desired time. CLICK HERE for eCourses
NEW eCOURSE COMING IN AUGUST
Hazard communication basics (Online)
You will learn:
- Your rights under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (Haz-Com)
- 5 key elements of the Haz-Com Standard
- The purpose of a written Haz-Com program
- How to recognize and interpret Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard labels and pictograms
- Key elements of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) that communicate critical hazard information
- Information and training requirements of the Haz-Com Standard
ENROLL TODAY
www.bwclearningcenter.com | 1-800-644-6292 | dshcc@bwc.ohio.gov