Back Injury Prevention

• Explain the basic physical structure and purpose of the back and the spine.
• Understand low back injury prevention strategies and techniques.
• Identify activities and conditions that contribute to low back pain and injuries.
• Understand how to modify tasks to prevent injury to the back.
• Demonstrate knowledge of good lifting techniques for various conditions.
• Understand the importance of fitness and weight control for maintaining a healthy back.

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Basic First Aid

• Demonstrate proper care for controlling bleeding.
• Demonstrate proper care for a person that is in shock or may be going into shock.
• Demonstrate proper care for a person with a physical injury, such as a broken limb.
• Demonstrate proper care for a person suffering from a burn.
• Demonstrate proper care for an eye injury.
• Demonstrate proper care for a person that is chocking or not breathing.

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Bloodborne Pathogens

• Identify professions that are most at risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Define the three ways exposure to blood borne pathogens is most likely to occur.
• Describe key aspects of a blood borne pathogen exposure control plan.
• Understand the importance of Personal Protective Equipment in helping prevent exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Demonstrate the immediate action to take if exposed to blood borne pathogens.

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Electrical Safety

• Describe the types of injuries that may result from contact with electricity.
• Identify the three main electrical hazards that may be encountered at a worksite.
• Describe the function of a ground fault circuit interrupter.
• Define warning signs or clues that an electrical hazard exists.

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Emergency Preparedness

• Understand the importance of an emergency action plan.
• Discuss the required elements of an emergency action plan.
• Discuss the required elements of a fire prevention plan.
• Describe how to shelter-in-place.

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Ergonomics

• Define the terms "ergonomics" and "musculoskeletal disorders," and understand the relationship between these two terms.
• Describe the types of activities that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders.
• Demonstrate good work techniques for reducing strain on your body.
• Identify who you should talk to if you are experiencing pain at work.

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Fire Prevention and Protection

• Define an emergency exit purpose and give examples of appropriate exit routes.
• Describe the requirements that all emergency exits must meet.
• Understand the purpose of an emergency action plan and the reasons for developing one.
• Define the requirements that must be included in an emergency action plan.
• Identify the purpose of the different types of fire extinguishers.
• Describe proper maintenance of fire extinguishers.

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Forklift Safety

• Discuss some of the common characteristics of forklifts.
• Identify who can operate a forklift.
• Discuss precautions to take when working near a forklift.

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Hand and Power Tools

• Identify the differences between hand and power tools.
• Demonstrate good work practices when using hand tools.
• Discuss what you must do before using a power tool.
• Demonstrate how to handle power tools safely when you are working.

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Hazard Communication

• Describe the four main employer responsibilities under the HazCom standard.
• Define the components of an appropriate HazCom program.
• Discuss the differences between HazCom labeling requirements for a commercially procured chemical in its original packaging or container, and other workplace chemical containers.
• Define the types of required information that must be included on a material safety data sheet.

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Hearing Protection

• Identify when you should wear hearing protection.
• Describe two types of hearing protectors.
• Discuss when to use each type of hearing protector.
• Demonstrate how to care for hearing protectors.
• Discuss two elements of a hearing protection plan.

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Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures

• Understand the importance of LOTO for the prevention of serious injury and work related deaths.
• Understand the basics of isolating potential hazardous equipment prior to maintenance.
• Define action to take when turning a machine back on.
• Identify potential hazards in the workplace that could release dangerous energy if not properly locked out and or tagged out.
• Define proper action to take if you find a machine with a tag but no lock.
• Understand the elements of an Energy Control Procedure and where to go to access one.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the three categories of employees that require different levels of training.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Describe the two primary means of protecting employees from workplace hazards prior to considering personal protective equipment.
• Explain what should be included in PPE training.
• List PPE used to protect eyes, face, head, feet, hands, arms, bodies and hearing.
• Identify hazards that are lessened or eliminated by using the appropriate PPE for eye protection, hearing protection, foot and hand protection, face protection, and body protection.

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Walking and Working Surfaces

• Describe types of floor hazards and protective barriers that must surround them.
• Define a wall hazard and the appropriate railing that should block the hazard.
• Describe how to effectively prevent hazards through protective measures.
• Understand how to safely use ladders and scaffolding.

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