News Update
December 15, 2021
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OSHA offers an illustrated Scaffolding eTool that includes safety checklists for specific scaffold types and identifies hazards as well as the controls that will keep those hazards from becoming tragedies.
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Employers who provide regular inspections and timely hazard corrections by well qualified safety professionals as well as ongoing training to everyone who works on or near scaffolding can significantly reduce the risk of serious and potentially fatal injuries. |
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OSHA Offers Resources to Help Reduce Scaffolding Hazards |
Working on or near scaffolds can create some of the most hazardous workplace conditions. In order to eliminate or reduce scaffolding hazards, it is vitally important for employers to be vigilant in protecting workers on or near scaffolding by maintaining compliance with all provisions of OSHA’s scaffolding standards for general industry, maritime and construction. It is also essential for the effective fulfillment of scaffolding safety requirements that the responsibility for monitoring and avoiding potential hazards and risks is carried out by qualified safety professionals who are independent of contract deadlines and project completion.
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Common hazards associated with all scaffolds include:
- Falls from elevation, due to lack of fall protection.
- Collapse of the scaffold, caused by instability or overloading.
- Being struck by falling tools, work materials, or debris.
- Electrocution, due to the proximity of the scaffold to overhead power lines.
OSHA has created extensive materials to help employers understand the complexity of scaffolding, maintain OSHA compliance and provide maximum protection to workers, including:
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*Additional admission requirements in Pleasanton – call 866-936-6742 for details.
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Take the First Step to Boost Your Workplace Safety Skills: Earn a Safety Foundations Certificate
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Safety Foundations is an entry-level certificate program designed to provide knowledge of safety fundamentals to those looking to advance their understanding and awareness of workplace safety, or to increase employment opportunities in construction or general industries.
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The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District offers five Professional Safety Certificates to help you take your career and your organization’s safety program to the next level. These programs provide real-world information that can be immediately applied to the workplace, giving you knowledge in many safety and health subjects and allowing you to build upon your safety expertise. Learn More
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The 30-hour OSHA Outreach Training Program safety course is the foundation of this program and provides a variety of safety subjects and in-depth, industry-specific training intended for supervisors and workers with some safety and health responsibility.
Program Outcomes
- Learn workplace hazard recognition, avoidance, control, and prevention
- Understand emergency action and fire prevention plans
- Learn the requirements of an effective workplace accident/incident investigation
- Understand the essential elements of an effective safety program
- Understand the OSHA requirements for recordkeeping, posting and reporting of workplace illnesses and injuries
- Receive a 30-hour OSHA Outreach card upon successful completion
Who Should Participate
Individuals seeking to enhance employment opportunities in which an understanding of workplace safety and health responsibilities is required or recommended.
Career Opportunities
The Safety Foundations program is perfect for expanding the knowledge of workplace safety and health for those currently working and looking to increase employment opportunities. Certificate holders may qualify for positions such as worker-safety and support personnel. Learn More
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Private industry employers reported 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2020, down from 2.8 million in 2019, a decrease of 5.7 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While injuries were down, total reported illness cases more than quadrupled, driven by a nearly 4,000 percent increase in employer reported respiratory illness cases in 2020 at 428,700, up from 10,800 in 2019, mostly attributed to the coronavirus. Learn More
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*Additional admission requirements in Pleasanton – call 866-936-6742 for details.
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This course is designed for those interested in teaching OSHA's 10-hour and 30-hour general industry safety and health outreach classes to employees and other interested groups. |
Only a few spaces left! Closes soon! |
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*Additional admission requirements in Pleasanton – call 866-936-6742 for details.
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In-Person Classes: Physical distancing and other safety guidelines are followed in all In-Person classes, and class sizes are reduced. |
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In Region IX OSHA numbered Virtual, Instructor-Led classes offered via Zoom are only available to participants located in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands. Contact us if you are unsure if this applies to you. |
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For additional information, email us at otc@clpccd.org or call 866-936-6742.
The recommendations in this newsletter are advisory in nature, informational in content, and intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace.
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