OSHA Training News Update
January 21, 2021
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CDC Posts COVID-19 Workplace Controls Guidelines |
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The CDC has created a Table of Workplace Controls to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The most effective controls are those that rely on engineering solutions, followed by administrative controls, then PPE. PPE is the least effective control method and the most difficult to implement. Worksites may have to implement multiple complementary controls to effectively control the COVID-19 hazard.
Engineering
Monitor facilities and equipment by:
Administrative
Screening
Management and Communications
- Monitor state and local public health communications about COVID-19
- Encourage sick workers to report symptoms, stay home, and follow CDC guidance
- Develop strategies to manage worker concerns and communicate with workers
Cleaning and Disinfection
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, (e.g., counters, shelving, etc.)
- Provide employees with disposable disinfectant wipes, cleaner or sprays
Provide employees with training on:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Implement a PPE program by:
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Conducting a workplace hazard assessment
- Determining what PPE is needed for workers’ specific job duties
- Selecting and providing appropriate PPE to workers at no cost
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OSHA's Electrical Standards Designed to Protect Workers Exposed to Electrical Hazards |
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Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard. Engineers, electricians, and other professionals work with electricity directly, including working on overhead lines, cable harnesses and circuit assemblies. Others, such as office workers and salespeople, work with electricity indirectly but may also be exposed to electrical hazards.
OSHA's electrical standards are designed to protect workers exposed to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires and explosions. Many workers are unaware of the potential electrical hazards present in their work environment, which makes them more vulnerable to the dangers of electricity. The following hazards are the most frequent causes of electrical injuries:
Overhead and buried power lines at your site are especially hazardous because they carry extremely high voltage. Using tools and equipment that can contact power lines increases the risk of electrocution, burns or falls from elevations.
Due to the dynamic, rugged nature of construction work, normal use of electrical equipment at your site causes wear and tear that results in insulation breaks, short-circuits, and exposed wires.
If the power supply to the electrical equipment at your site is not grounded or the path has been broken, fault current may travel through a worker's body, causing electrical burns or death.
If electrical equipment is used in ways for which it is not designed, you can no longer depend on safety features built in by the manufacturer. This may damage your equipment and cause employee injuries.
The normal wear and tear on extension and flexible cords at your site can loosen or expose wires, creating hazardous conditions.
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February 8-11, 2021 | VILT via Zoom
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This 4-day class covers OSHA Electrical standards and the hazards associated with electrical installations and equipment. Topics include single- and three-phase systems, cord- and plug-connected and fixed equipment, grounding, ground fault circuit interrupters and safety-related work practices. Emphasis is placed on electrical hazard recognition and OSHA Standards, policies and procedures. REGISTER HERE
Who Should Attend?
- Facility managers and maintenance personnel
- Construction occupations working with electricity
- Electrical workers/Utility companies
- Inspection personnel
- Safety professionals
Class size is limited and open to participants located in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam or American Samoa only.
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February 22, 2021 | VILT via Zoom
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This 1-day class is designed to assist employers in identifying and fulfilling their responsibilities for maintaining and posting records of illnesses and injuries, and reporting specific cases to OSHA. Participants who successfully complete this class will be able to identify OSHA 29 CFR 1904 requirements and complete OSHA forms 300, 300A and 301. Class size is limited and open to participants located in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam or American Samoa only. REGISTER HERE
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February 1-5, 2021 | VILT via Zoom and In-Person Drill - Sacramento
ONLY A FEW SPACES LEFT!
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This 5-day class is designed to ensure awareness and promote safety among employees who may be exposed to chemical hazards in their workplace. The objective is to ensure that employees operate in the safest possible manner in situations where contact with potentially hazardous materials is likely. The class provides students with written and hands-on instruction in hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) as it relates to chemical and physical exposures in industrial and field settings. This class satisfies OSHA's requirement for generalized HAZWOPER employee training. Class size is limited and open to participants located in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam or American Samoa only. REGISTER HERE
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2021 Virtual Instructor-Led Training via Zoom |
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The following is a partial list of upcoming 2021 classes offered online in a live-video format via Zoom. PLEASE NOTE: The OSHA numbered live, online video-based classes via Zoom are only available to participants located in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam or American Samoa.
- January 28, 2021
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February 4-5, 2021 2 HALF-DAYS
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February 1-5, 2021 Hybrid - Zoom and In-Person Drill
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2021 In-Person Training
(Includes Hybrid of Zoom and In-Person)
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The following is a partial list of upcoming 2021 in-person and hybrid classes offered by the OSHA Training Institute Education Center following strict safety and physical distancing guidelines. PLEASE NOTE: Our in-person class schedule is subject to change based on state or county orders to stay at home.
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February 1-5, 2021 Hybrid - Zoom and In-Person Drill
- February 10-12, 2021 | Sacramento CA
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March 20-28, 2021 | Dublin CA WEEKENDS
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March 29-April 1, 2021 | Sacramento CA
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OSHA Announces Annual Adjustments to Civil Penalties |
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OSHA has recently announced adjustments to civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2021. OSHA collects penalty payments for citations issued for employer violations of OSHA regulations.
OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations will increase from $13,494 per violation to $13,653 per violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations will increase from $134,937 per violation to $136,532 per violation. The increased penalty levels apply to any penalties assessed after January 15, 2021.
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The OSHA Training Institute Education Center’s Catalog is now available to download or request a copy by mail.
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Many of our OSHA classes are now being offered live, online via Zoom. We are also offering in-person OSHA classes following physical distancing and other strict safety guidelines when stay at home orders are lifted. In-person class sizes are reduced, so early registration is strongly advised. Visit our website for an updated class schedule.
Our offices are currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, but we are available to respond to inquiries by email at otc@clpccd.org or phone at (866) 936-OSHA (6742) (phone inquiries will be answered within 24 hours).
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