Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

STIR EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING

 

Learning Objectives

 

After completing the New Employee Orientation course, participants will be able to understand basic concepts like lockout/tagout, confined spaces, employee right to know, ergonomics, emergency response, and the advantages these courses provide.

A Certificate of Training is issued for all training.

 

Courses Include:

 

Fall Protection

This course gives you a basic understanding about OSHA's role in prevention and elimination of work-related illnesses and injuries. The OSHA standard identifies areas of activities where fall protection is needed. It clarifies what an employer must do to provide fall protection for employees, such as identifying and evaluating fall hazards and prividing training. Under the standard, employers are able to select fall protection measures compatible with the type of work being performed.

 

Fire Protection and Prevention

This course has been designed to deliver firsthand information about fires and fire protection measures. After completing this course, you will be able to identify different types of fires and how safety measures can be taken to avoid a disastrous situation. We will also discuss the different types of fire extinguishers in use and discover how careful planning and precautionary measures can be taken to save lives and property. This course is intended for the general audience.

 

General Safety & Health Provisions

This course provides an overview of the OSHA standard for General Safety and Health Provisions. Topics covered in this course include safety training and education, first aid, fire protection, as well as employee emergency action plans.

 

 

The Safety Training Instruction and Research Center is a part of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.