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OSHA Training News Update Hawaii Edition February 24, 2021

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Hawaii OSHA Provides COVID-19 Resources

Hawaii OSHA’s COVID-19 webpage provides information for workers and employers about the evolving coronavirus outbreak. The information includes links to interim guidance and other resources for preventing exposures to, and infection with, the COVID-19. Important links include:   Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19. OSHA Publication 3990 Temporary Enforcement Guidance – Healthcare Respiratory Protection Annual Fit-Testing for N95 Filtering Facepieces During the COVID-19 Outbreak. OSHA Memorandum. Note: This guidance is effective as of March 14, 2020, and will remain in effect until further notice. Please check back for updates. Prevent Worker Exposure to Coronavirus (COVID-19). OSHA Alert (Publication 3989). Also, available in Spanish   Learn More

Hawaii OSHA Offers COVID-19 FAQS

Hawaii OSHA’s COVID-19: LABOR FAQS webpage was developed by the DLIR federal partners. As the COVID-19 pandemic is an evolving situation, these FAQs are subject to change with new information, including a revision due to the CARES Act extension.   Topics include Unemployment Insurance, General Labor, Temporary Disability Insurance, Occupational Safety and Health, Workers’ Compensation, Prepaid Healthcare as well as a link to Financial Assistance Resources from the Hawaii Department of Human Services.   Learn More 

Hawaii Announces CARES Act Extension for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation

The Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced that it has completed system updates for the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program that was extended by the Continued Assistance Act (CAA). The PEUC 11-week extension will begin to roll out on Feb. 16 with a phased implementation.   The CAA allows PEUC claimants an additional 11 weeks of benefits payable for the week ending Jan. 2 through March 13 and a phaseout to April 10, 2021. Payments will also include the additional $300 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) weekly benefit. The DLIR will begin processing approximately 68,000 potential eligible claims beginning on Feb. 15 until all potential eligible claims are available and processed.   Click here for more information.

MOST CITED STANDARDS BY HIOSH

Hawaii OSHA has published its list of most cited standards for the period of October 1, 2018, to September 30, 2019. At the top of the list are Toxic and Hazardous Substances, followed by Electrical, PPE, General Safety and Health Requirements and Fall Protection. See Full List 

SAVE THE DATE! PACIFIC COAST SAFETY FEST March 22-25, 2021 FREE OSHA Classes offered by the Region IX OSHA Training Institute Education Centers Click Here for More Information

Highlights of Upcoming OSHA Classes

OSHA #2015-Hazardous Materials LAST DAY TO REGISTER! March 1-4 | Virtual, Instructor-Led (Zoom) Learn to assess compliance with OSHA hazardous materials standards, determine hazardous (classified) locations, and proper moving, storing and handling of hazardous materials.

OSHA #7500-Introduction to Safety and Health Management 2 Half Days - 8am-12pm March 8-9| Virtual, Instructor-Led (Zoom) Learn the core elements of a safety and health program with strategies and steps critical to each element’s management.

OTC 306 Electrical Safety for Qualified Workers (NFPA 70E) 2 Half Days: 12pm-5pm March 11-12| Virtual, Instructor-Led (Zoom) Individuals who work on or near energized electrical systems will learn about standards updates and the most hazardous areas of electrical work. Attendees also receive the 2018 UGLY's Electrical Safety book.

OSHA #7300-Understanding OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space Standard March 12 | Virtual, Instructor-Led (Zoom) Learn about OSHA's requirements for developing a permit-required confined space program, including scope and definitions, general requirements, training requirements and employee roles and rescue. Other Class Dates Available

OSHA #5600-Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course 5 Days: 11am-5pm March 15-19 | Virtual, Instructor-Led (Zoom) This course prepares experienced Outreach Training Program trainers to present OSHA 7.5-hr and 15-hr Site Worker Courses, intended for second responders (those arriving hours or days after the event).

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.

VIRTUAL, INSTRUCTOR-LED CLASSES VIA ZOOM FULL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING CLASSES

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About the OSHA Training Institute Education Center

The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District offers high quality OSHA standards-based training for construction, maritime and general industries at our San Francisco Bay Area (Dublin) location as well as other locations in Northern, Central and Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, Guam and American Samoa.   Many of our OSHA classes are now being offered as Virtual, Instructor-Led classes via Zoom. We are also offering in-person OSHA classes following physical distancing and other strict safety guidelines as restrictions 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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