General Safety and OSHA Compliance Services

Safety Plan Development and Implementation
Midwest Training Associates offers safety plan development for a wide variety of businesses and industries. Contact us for a quote on development of a site specific Safety Plan and Manual, and training specifically designed for you employees to introduce them to your new safety programs.
           

OSHA 10 Hour, for General Industry:
This 10 hour General Industry Outreach Training Program is designed to provide an entry level awareness to hazard recognition and prevention of industrial workplace accidents. Course covers:

Required Topics (7 hours):
Introduction to OSHA and the OSHA Act
Walking and Working Surfaces
Electrical Safety
Hazard Communications
Emergency Action Plans
Fire Protection and Prevention
Personal Protective Equipment

Additional Elective Topics as Applicable (3 hours):
Hazardous Materials
Machine Guarding Safety
Into to Industrial Hygiene
Bloodborne Pathogens
Ergonomics
Safety and Health Programs
Fall Protection


OSHA 30 Hour, for General Industry:
The 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training Program is intended to provide a variety of training to workers with some safety responsibility. Training emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention. Course includes:

Required Topics (13 hours):
Introduction to OSHA and the OSHA Act
Walking and Working Surfaces
Electrical Safety
Hazard Communications
Emergency Action Plans
Fire Protection and Prevention
Personal Protective Equipment

Additional Elective Topics as Applicable (17 hours):
Hazardous Materials (Flammable and Combustible Liquids)
Permit Required Confined Spaces
Lockout / Tagout
Machine Guarding Safety
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
Into to Industrial Hygiene
Bloodborne Pathogens
Ergonomics
Safety and Health Programs
Fall Protection
Powered Industrial Vehicles


Hazard Communication/Right to Know; 29CFR 1910.1200(h)
Training for employees on hazardous chemicals in their work area. Information and training is designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) and specific chemicals in their workplace. Course covers:

Associated rules and regulations
Any workplace associated chemical hazards
Location and availability of the written hazard plan
Methods and observations regarding recognition of a release of a hazardous material to include continuous monitoring, visual appearance or odors associated with a release.
Physical and health hazards of chemicals in the workplace.
Listing of engineered and administrative controls designed to protect employees from exposure to any hazardous materials.
Details of the hazard communication program developed by their employer to include labeling systems and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), their use and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.


Lock-out / Tag-out; 29 CFR 1910.147
Course will work in concert with company’s existing procedures and plans. Specific course emphasis will be placed on:

When Lock-out / Tag-out (LOTO) is necessary
Types of Employees Under LOTO
What is Lock-Out?
What is Tag-Out? 
Device Design and Construction
Energy Sources and their Control
Energy Source bleeding
Multiple Workers and Devices
Outside Contractors
Missing Authorized Employee
Shift Change Considerations
Start-Up Protocols and Procedures


Blood Borne Pathogens; 29 CFR 1910.1030
Instruction on limiting occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials since any exposure could result in transmission of blood-borne pathogens which could lead to disease or death. Topics discussed:

Exposure Control Plan (site specific)
Exposure Control
Exposure determination
Engineering and Work Practice Controls
Personal Protective Equipment
Housekeeping
Waste Management and Disposal
Labeling Requirements
Record Keeping


Confined Space Entry and Work Procedures; 29 CFR 1910.146
A confined space has limited or restricted means for entry or exit, and it is not designed for continuous employee occupancy. Confined spaces include, but are not limited to underground vaults, tanks, storage bins, manholes, pits, silos, process vessels, and pipelines. This course defines further confined spaces, needs for signage and proper adherence to OSHA approved company confined space programs and procedures.  Training of Entrants, Attendants and Supervisors are performed in concert for the purpose of team building. Course Includes:

Authorized Entrants
    Hazard Awareness
    Proper use of entry equipment and Personal Protective Equipment
    Communication
    Warning signs or symptoms
    Detection of a prohibited condition
    Needs and triggers for immediate exit from the space

Attendants
    Maintenance of an accurate count of all entrants
    Protocols regarding relief of duty
    Space monitoring and data interpretation
    Rescue needs and limitations

Entry Supervisor
    Permit verifications
    Availability of rescue and emergency services
    Verifies and approves of transfer of entry
    responsibilities


Confined Space Rescue Operations; 29 CFR 1910.146; NFPA 1670
This core skills course is specifically designed for industrial and municipal rescuers. With a focus on fundamental skills in confined space, high angle rope rescue as well as rescue from fall protection. Prerequisites would include successful completion of Confined Space Entry and Work Procedures Awareness and proper training of Respiratory Protection as defined in 29 CFR 1910.134. It is recommended that students train with equipment they are expected to use. Equipment suggestions and specifications are available for employers prior to this training.

Confined Space Rescue Technician; 29 CFR 1910.146; NFPA 1670
This course builds on the rescuer’s skills learned in Confined Space Rescue Operations. The addition of more complex confined space scenarios and more complex elevated and IDLH specific tactics. Prerequisites are successful completion of our Operations level course including its associated prerequisites and our Ropes and Knots course.

Rescue Ropes and Knots
This course is designed to introduce the participant to the basics of ropes and knots specifically for rescue work. This section can be added to the Confined Space Rescue Operations course.


Please contact us for further information and pricing on any of these courses.

Daniel Dahl
President, Principal Instructor
Midwest Training Associates, LLC
507-530-1115
Dan@mwtrain.com