Municipal: Enviromental, Health, & Safety
These courses promote sound work practices for municipal employees. They are designed to satisfy many of the environmental, health, and safety regulations for initial and refresher employee training.
| 450 Municipal: Chlorine Safety |
| Addresses different kinds of chlorine commonly used in the municipal workplace; chemical and physical properties of chlorine; chemical and health hazards of chlorine; regulations for transportation, use, and storage of chlorine; and safe work practices for storage and handling of chlorine. (60 minutes). |
| 451 Municipal: Heat Stress |
| Examines what heat stress is; how the body cools itself; heat-related illnesses and their symptoms; responses to heat-related illnesses; and ways to prevent heat stress. (30 minutes) |
| 452 Municipal: Basics of Electrical Safety |
| Addresses the dangers of electrical shock and how it occurs; the dangers of electrical burns; response to electrical fires; what to do when a coworker is shocked or burned; the seven most common electrical hazards; risks of electrical hazards; creating a safe electrical work environment by controlling hazards; and safe electrical work practices. (55 minutes) |
| 453 Municipal: Back Safety |
| Addresses major parts of the spinal column; back care; back strain prevention; good posture; and exercises for strengthening the back. (40 minutes) |
| 454 Municipal: Ergonomics |
| Examines what ergonomics is and how it helps prevent employee injuries; cumulative trauma disorders, such as tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome; and the symptoms and treatment of cumulative trauma disorders. (35 minutes) |
| 455 Municipal: Confined Space Entry |
| Addresses confined space laws; recognizing confined spaces; confined space hazards; the roles of specific personnel; the permitting process; confined space pre-entry preparations ranging from training to PPE; and rescue procedures. (65 minutes) |
| 456 Municipal: Hearing Conservation |
| Examines how noise damages hearing; potentially hazardous noise exposures; hearing loss symptoms, measurement, and prevention; hearing conservation programs; program training and recordkeeping; and hearing protection. (45 minutes) |
| 457 Municipal: Fire Extinguisher Basics |
| Addresses types of fire extinguishers and their use; classes of fires and extinguishers required for each; extinguisher inspection; and fire prevention practices. (25 minutes) |
| 458 Municipal: Personal Protective Equipment |
| Examines types of PPE, its purpose, tasks that require PPE, and agencies that regulate and approve PPE. (25 minutes) |
| 459 Municipal: Lockout/Tagout |
| Addresses the purpose of lockout/tagout controls; worker roles; hazardous energy sources; tagout control limitations; application of lockout/tagout controls; and removal of lockout/tagout controls. (30 minutes) |
| 460 Municipal: Hazard Communication |
| Explores hazardous materials in the workplace; effects of chronic and acute exposures; fire, explosion, and the potential dangers of chemical mixtures; hazardous material recognition; protections required by law; labeling and other identification systems; hazardous material surveys; MSDS use; exposure prevention and worker monitoring; PPE use; and emergency procedures. (65 minutes) |
| 461 Municipal: Bloodborne Pathogens |
| Addresses exposure to common bloodborne pathogens; reducing risk of exposure; universal precautions; sharps handling; PPE use; the biohazard warning label; exposure response and post-exposure medical evaluation; and the Hepatitis B vaccination. (25 minutes) |
| 462 Municipal: Ladder Safety |
| Examines different types of ladders; ladder inspection; ladder parts; and safety precautions when using ladders. (30 minutes) . |
| 463 Municipal: Asbestos Awareness |
| Addresses friable and non-friable fibers; asbestos use; asbestos-related diseases and smoking; labeling for asbestos-containing materials; types of insulation; asbestos exposure limits and air monitoring; asbestos work classes; safe work practices; and respirator requirements. (45 minutes) |
| 464 Municipal: Forklift Basics, Operation, and Safety |
| Addresses OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.178 for forklift operator training; forklift design and parts; forklift stability, operation and safety; surface conditions; load stability and manipulation; stacking and un-stacking; vehicle and pedestrian traffic; and restricted access. (100 minutes) |
| 465 Municipal: Hot Work Permit |
| Explores hot work tasks, hazards, standards, and permits; the roles of management, PIA, the worker performing the hot work, and the fire watch; the permitting process and what must be done before a permit is issued; safe work practices; and checking a completed hot work job. (30 minutes) |
| 466 Municipal: Fall Protection |
| Examines basic types and categories of falls; control measures; risk minimization guidelines; fall prevention, including protection devices, PPE, and slip-resistant materials; and maintenance of fall prevention equipment. (60 minutes) |
