Occupational Health & Safety Services
Providing Safety Program Development,
Training& Video Production

At OHSS, we provide Personalized Training and Program Development in the following areas:

(All training topics can also be customized and presented at any geographic location, provided 20 or more people guarantee reservations.)

Industrial Maintenance Safety

This course provides in-depth study of the health and safety practices necessary for maintenance professionals.

Topics include: ladder safety, fire prevention, confined spaces, electrical safety, emergency procedures, and introduction to OSHA regulations, Right-to-Know Law (MSDS), hazardous materials safety, and machine guarding.

Registration for this couse is being handled by Harford Community College. Course Offered each semester

Length of Course = 7 sessions; Cost = Contact Harford Community College

Incident Investigation

This is a "how to" course for investigating, reporting, and analyzing all types of workplace incidents. Incident Investigation training is a fitting complement to the "OSHA Recordkeeping" course.

Length of Course = 1 day; Cost = $150 per attendee.
(Minimum 10 attendees)

Hazard Communication / Employee Right-to-Know or WHIMIS

This course explains the requirements of OSHA's most frequently cited standard, Hazard Communication. The course is designed to satisfy the training requirements of the OSHA standard, including:

• Physical and health hazards;
• Specific chemical training;
• Protection and emergency procedures;
• Labeling;
• Material Safety Data Sheets.

At the customer's request, it can be presented as a workshop for those who need the "how to's" of developing and implementing a "Right-to-Know" program. (In Maryland, emphasis is placed on Maryland's "Access to Information About Hazardous and Toxic Substances Act". The focus in Canada is "WHIMIS".)

Length of Course = 1 day; Cost = $150 per attendee (Minimum 10 attendees)

Lockout / tagout

This combination lecture and hands-on session satisfies training requirements of the OSHA lockout/tagout standard.

Length of Course = 1/2 day (AM or PM); Cost = $100 per attendee (Minimum 10 attendees)

"Using Self-audits to Pin-point Problems"

Often the best way to survive an inspection by a regulatory agency is by implementing some type of internal inspection or auditing system. This workshop provides guidance for implementing productive In-House audit programs. Along with "hands on" audit exercises, the topics of corrective action and justifying cost are explained.

The "How to Read the OSHA Standards" course is a fitting complement to this training.

Length of Course = 1 day; Cost = $150 per attendee (Minimum 10 attendees)

Respiratory Protection

This combination lecture and hands-on session satisfies the training requirements for the OSHA respiratory protection standard. The course includes qualitative fit-testing. (Quantitative fit-testing is available when specifically requested.)

Length of Course = 1/2 day; (AM or PM) Cost = $100 per attendee (Minimum 10 attendees)

"OSHALOG - Software"

If your company uses OSHALOG software to maintain injury and illness records, this training is for you! Learn how to use the:

• OSHA Coach
• Look-up tables
• Analytical reports
• Workers' Compensation claims management features

Remember, effective January 1, 2002, the OSHA Recordkeeping rules change. In addition to new forms, this law encourages the use of computers. This may be the best time ever to try OSHALOG software. The "OSHALOG" is a fitting complement to the Revised "OSHA Recordkeeping" training and the "Incident Investigation" courses.

Length of Course = 1 day Cost = $100 per attendee (Minimum 10 attendees)   Course fee discounted with the purchase of OSHALOG Software!

Train-the-trainer

Delivering safety information to others is not easy. Learn how to use your voice and body in conjunction with adult training techniques to get your message across.

Attendees receive a video tape of their presentations.

Length of Course = 1 day; Cost = $250 (Minimum 10 attendees)

OSHA Recordkeeping

This course helps those making last minute preparations to summarize and post the OSHA Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Lecture and practical role-playing are used to help participants understand what should or should not be written on the log. Learn the detailed requirements of the new 300, 300-A, and 301 recordkeeping forms. Clear up confusion about determining which cases are medical treatment, first aid, recordable or compensable.

Don’t be left in the dark.
Learn about the new rules and forms in our
OSHA Recordkeeping 2002 Seminar.

The Revised "OSHA Recordkeeping" training is a fitting complement to the "Incident Investigation" and "OSHALOG" courses.

Length of Course = ½ day (AM or PM) (Minimum 10 attendees) Cost = $100

Course fee discounted with the purchase of OSHALOG Software!

"Supervising for Safety"

The course answers supervisors' questions about their safety responsibilities. This day-long workshop includes the following topics:

 

• "What to Do When the Compliance Officer Arrives"
• "Supervisors as Key Men and Women"
• Liabilities and Responsibilities
• "Injury Prevention Programs"

Supervisors maneuver through the history of the safety movement until ultimately they understand their safety roles, while serving a supervisory function. Attendees will enjoy this program which uses a combination of lectures and role playing exercises.

Length of Course = 1 day; Cost = $150 (Minimum 10 attendees)

"How to Read the OSHA Standards"

This a practical course with lots of hands-on exercises to teach you "how to" read the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Being able to read and understand the OSHA standard is essential for:

• Writing internal company inspection reports.
• Understanding regulatory citations.
• Determining corrective action.

Course fees include the purchase of 29 CFR 1910 (2 volumes) and 1926 ( 1 volume).

Length of Course = 1 day; Cost = $325 (Minimum 5 attendees)

Personal Protective Equipment

The course is a discussion of the most current changes to OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment standard, including hazard assessment, documentation selection and training. At a minimum, the discussion includes eye/face protection, hats, clothing, footwear, and gloves.

Length of Course = ½ day (AM or PM); Cost = $75
(Minimum 15 attendees)

Forklift Driver Training

OSHA revised its Forklift Training Requirements. Don't risk loosing thousands of dollars in Fines!

This training will provide first-time drivers, veteran operators, or those needing refresher/remedial training the knowledge and skills to safely maneuver forklift equipment. The course content satisfies OSHA's 1998 revised "Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training" Standard.

• 29 CFR 1910.178 Summary
• Classroom Instruction
• Demonstration & Practical Exercises

Fee includes Certificate of Completion, wallet-sized Operator Authorization Card, Employer Documentation, Student Workbook, Periodic Re-Authorization Notification and Refreshments.

Length of Course = 4 hours (AM or PM); Cost = $140

Defensive Driving

This is the National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course. Trainee's learn how to save lives, money, and time by driving defensively. Sorry, there are no on the road exercises.

Length of Course = 6 - 8 hours according to customer's request; Cost based on Lease Agreements (National Safety Council lease agreements observed.)

To Register for any of our training sessions
call (410) 836-6248.

You may also use our online registration form.

NOTE - Training location address and directions provided with registration confirmation form. Registration and Payment must be received in advance for all Courses.

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