News Update
February 9, 2022
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Upcoming OSHA Classes
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*Physical distancing and safety protocols will be followed, and proof of vaccination status is required for in-person classes.
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10 Ways to get Your Safety and Health Program Started |
If you're unsure how to start a safety and health program at your workplace, completing these steps will give you a solid base to build upon:
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Establish safety and health as a core value. Commit to working with your employees to find and fix hazards that could cause injury or illness.
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Lead by example. Practice safe behaviors and make safety part of your daily conversations with workers.
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Implement a reporting system. Develop and communicate a simple procedure for workers to report any injuries, illnesses, incidents, hazards or safety and health concerns.
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Provide training. Train workers on how to identify and control hazards in the workplace, as well as report injuries, illnesses and near misses.
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Conduct inspections. Inspect the workplace with workers and ask them to identify any activity, equipment or materials that concern them. Use checklists to help identify problems.
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Collect hazard control ideas. Ask workers for ideas on improvements and follow up on their suggestions. Provide them time during work hours, if necessary, to research solutions.
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Implement hazard controls. Assign workers the task of choosing, implementing and evaluating the solutions they come up with.
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Address emergencies. Identify foreseeable emergency scenarios and develop instructions on what to do in each case. Meet to discuss these procedures and post them in a visible location in the workplace.
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Seek input on workplace changes. Before making significant changes to the workplace, organization, equipment or materials, consult with workers to identify potential safety or health issues.
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Make improvements. Set aside a regular time to discuss safety and health issues to help identify ways to improve the program.
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New Year! New Safety Career!
Are You Considering a Career in Safety?
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U.S. Department of Labor projections and other industry studies show that through newly created opportunities and positions vacated due to retirement, there is a need for more than 30,000 newly trained workers by 2024.
If you are interested in exploring a career in occupational safety and health, earning a Professional Safety Certificate could allow you to expand your knowledge while helping you determine if a safety career is right for you.
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Safety Foundations Certificate
The Safety Foundations program is perfect for expanding 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.
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Safety Associate Certificate – Level I
The Safety Associate program is designed for individuals whose current occupations require them to have a solid understanding of safety and health principles or who may have some responsibility for safety in the workplace. Certificate holders may qualify for positions such as an Assistant Safety Specialist, Safety Coordinator or Safety Technician.
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Specialist in Safety & Health Certificate – Level II
The Specialist in Safety & Health program focuses on safety professionals with at least five (5) years’ experience in the field who desire to advance into mid-level health and safety positions while increasing their knowledge and skills in workplace safety. Certificate holders may qualify for positions such as Safety Team Leader, Safety Trainer, Safety Consultant or Safety Specialist among others.
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Certified Safety & Health Official Certificate- Level III
The Certified Safety & Health Official program is designed for safety professionals with at least five (5) years’ experience in the field who want to advance into high-level health and safety positions while increasing their knowledge and skills in workplace safety. Certificate holders may qualify for positions such as Safety Manager, Senior Safety Technician, Safety Engineer and Loss Control Consultant among others.
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OSHA Raises Civil Penalties for 2022 |
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The U.S. Department of Labor has announced adjustments to OSHA civil penalty amounts based on 2022 cost-of-living adjustments. The Final Rule is effective January 15, 2022, and the increased penalty levels apply to any penalties assessed after that date.
Below are the maximum penalty amounts, with the annual adjustment for inflation, that may be assessed after Jan. 15, 2022.
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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. Proof of vaccination status is required for In-Person Classes. See Course Policy
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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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